sinmon75

Hi

We're thinking about moving to WA but obviously have lots to consider! My husband has an Australian Passport but hasn't lived there since 1976. Would he be able to get a job easily or would he need a Visa?

I would also like some advice on good areas to live. We have 3 kids and would ideally like to be close to a Catholic school but also within easy commute of Perth.

All advice is greatly appreciated!

bcworld

No he wouldn't but you will if you don't also have an Aussie passport. Do your kids also have Aussie citizenship, if not might be worthwhile seeing if they can get it...otherwise they will need visas too.

keel

BC 's probably right what he says.

I know this is your first post but you don't seem to know much about Australia. Most of us know that having an Australian passport means your an Australian citizen ( or at least I think it does)

What does your husband do for work?

There is vertially zero unemployment in Perth. The difference between virtual and no unemployment is the unemployable and the newly arrive immigrants. Most people from western countries don't fall into these catagories. A lot of Europeans might not get into the type of work they're used to straight away and take lesser roles but in a year or two they become accepted.

Keel

sinmon75

Thanks for your reponses. My husbands paternal family all live in the Perth area but I don't want to speak to them about this yet as it may give them false hope.

He's a part qualified Management Accountant and is due to qualify next year. I understand that having an Australian passport means you can just move back however, as he has been working in the UK with a British right of abode since graduating from Uni, I didn't know how difficult the transition would be. Which is why I am asking for advice.

Does anyone have any advice on good areas? we have visited a couple of times but only saw the touristy parts and didn't concentrate on suburbs other than Freemantle and Como.

Bermudashorts

It means he can move back, it doens't mean you and the children can just move there. You need to get Australian passports for the children (assuming they qualify) and a spouse visa for yourself.

Accountants in Australia do pretty much the same thing as accountants in the UK. What exactly do you mean when you ask how difficult the "transition" would be?

sinmon75

I understand about the visa now, as for the transition, as he's been paying NI etc in the Uk, do they have a similar set up in Oz? Can he just start work staightaway? Does he have to apply for some sort of Insurance number beforehand?

Sherlock Holmes

Also bear in mind that in Australia, having an Australian Passport is not proof of Australian Citizenship. Only a certificate of Australian Citizenship actually proves it.

JAJ

Has he ever become a British citizen?

If NO, perhaps he should become one now? When you say "right of abode" what exactly do you mean?

If YES, then what's the date on his Home Office citizenship certificate? If it was before 4 April 2002 then he's not an Australian citizen and needs to make an application to get his citizenship back?

JAJ

Somewhat untrue and misleading, as a passport does prove citizenship for ordinary purposes. However passports have been issued by mistake, especially to those who lost their Australian citizenship.

A certificate of Australian citizenship is better proof of citizenship, but only on a specific date. It is still possible to have lost Australian citizenship after that date.
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Loss_o...an_Citizenship


People born in Australia before 20 August 1986 normally do not need a citizenship certificate, as the birth certificate is sufficient proof (unless born in Papua or in circumstances that indicate a diplomatic connection), or unless they lost and re-acquired Australian citizenship.
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Eviden...an_Citizenship

sinmon75

Cheers Alistair, I knew it wouldn't be that simple! I will speak to the Australian Emabassy next week about the Certificate. You've been really helpful.

JAJ

Really, he hasn't been helpful and has confused you instead. Read posts #8 and #9 instead.

sinmon75

Many thanks, he was granted the right of abode when he came to the Uk when he was 3, his mum is british his dad's Australian. His dad etc are all still there and the reason we would like to move there. I think you are right and he will have to put in an application. do you think all this will take over a year to sort out?

Bermudashorts

So when you asked how a management accountant would make the transition you really wanted to know if he needed an NI (equivalent) number?

You will need to apply for tax file numbers. It is possible to work before you have the number but will be taxed at a higher rate until it comes through.

Sherlock Holmes

Sorry, meant well but got it wrong!

sinmon75

No worries, seems to be a bit confusing in general so prob best I speak to the embassy to get it right. Thanks to all for taking time to answer may questions.