Mari Chaffey-Jones holds a Bachelor of Law with Distinction from Deakin University and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. She is currently in the final year of her Diploma of Spanish, reflecting her interest in cultural studies and language proficiency.
Mari's professional journey is marked by a strong commitment to social justice and human rights. Her career began with an internship in Argentina at the Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales, where she was involved in litigation concerning the los desaparecidos of the 1976 Argentine Dirty War. This formative experience fuelled her passion for advocating for human rights and immigration.
In Australia, Mari has accrued three years of experience in migration law, initially working as a paralegal while completing her bachelor's degree. She has also briefly engaged in criminal law, particularly enjoying cases where her expertise in character matters intersects with her migration work. Her experience extends to collaborating with ASX 200 companies to facilitate overseas talent migration through employer-nominated visas and working with general skilled migration visas, character matters, and partner visas.
Mari is an avid runner, often engaging in long-distance running for enjoyment. She actively seeks adrenaline-pumping activities and also attends local Spanish classes, reflecting her adventurous spirit and commitment to continuous learning.
Mari is deeply motivated by a desire to facilitate fair opportunities for individuals and families to make Australia their home. Her dedication is driven by a passion for reuniting families, promoting diversity, and fostering inclusion. Mari's commitment to her work is rooted in her belief in the transformative impact of migration on individuals' lives and the broader community.
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