Our Speakers

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  Alan Chanesman

Considered a foremost immigration strategist and industry commentator, Alan Chanesman is Founder, Principal and CEO of Lipman James.

Alan is acknowledged as one of Australia’s leading industry authorities on the economic aspect of the Australian Migration Program and its bearing on the broader marketplace. A particular focus is the labour market, government and portfolio legislation/policy settings, migration agreements and specialist frameworks concerning business and engagement.

In demand as an insightful accomplished presenter, analyst and educator, Alan frequently undertakes business and public speaking engagements, media, industry commentary, briefings, presentations and events in Australasia and the Northern Hemisphere concerning critical immigration issues which have the capacity to impact business, the community and the Australian economy.

The key immigration adviser to a number of Australia’s most active professional peak industry bodies, Alan represents the residing interests of these Associations and Secretariats at the highest Government echelons at ministerial level, parliamentary inquiries and submissions to Government. Highly respected for his pragmatic approach, Alan is actively involved in the preparation and presentation of strategic issue papers, propositions and consultations through his involvement on various industry ‘reference groups’ and ‘think-tanks’.