Jennifer Samuta

Jennifer Samuta is the Director and Principal Solicitor at Samuta McComber Lawyers, a firm she founded with the aim of providing accessible legal services tailored to the needs of Australia's diverse ethnic communities. With a robust background in private practice, the community legal sector, and migration agency management, Jennifer is particularly focused on supporting clients facing visa cancellations and deportation under sections 116 and 501 of the Migration Act 1958. Her track record includes successful appeals at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, demonstrating her commitment to defending clients' rights and freedoms. Jennifer's work is deeply rooted in her advocacy for Pacific Islanders impacted by Australian immigration laws, and she is passionate about fostering a legal environment that respects cultural and social ties to the country. Her legal journey includes significant experience as a migration lawyer, where she dealt with skilled work, protection, and partner visas, as well as represented clients in tribunal and judicial review proceedings. Jennifer's expertise extends internationally, offering guidance on sports visas for rugby players across the South Pacific. Beyond her legal endeavours, Jennifer co-founded Nanumi Au, an Indigenous-owned eco-village in Fiji, where she plays a pivotal role in strategy, branding, and community engagement, promoting sustainable and regenerative tourism. Her educational background encompasses a Bachelor of Laws and Arts from the University of Queensland, complemented by a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law, Brisbane.