Useful Australia Links
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Useful Australia Links
The following links below should be useful to anyone planning to migrate to Australia.
Given without endorsement Please PM me if any are incorrect.
VISAS, IMMIGRATION & CITIZENSHIP
http://www.immi.gov.au
http://www.citizenship.gov.au
http://www.passports.gov.au
http://www.mrt.gov.au (Migration Review Tribunal)
MIGRATION AGENTS
http://www.themara.com.au
http://www.mia.org.au
http://www.austimmigration.com.au (George Lombard)
http://www.overseas-emigration.co.uk (Richard Gregan)
http://www.iscah.com (Steven O'Neil)
http://www.gomatilda.com (Alan Collett)
http://www.peterbollard.com (Peter Bollard)
COMMUNITY MIGRATION ADVICE in AUSTRALIA
http://www.iarc.asn.au (Sydney)
http://www.rilc.org.au (Melbourne)
If elsewhere in Australia, IARC or RILC may be able to refer you
STATE IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES
http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au
SKILL ASSESSING AUTHORITIES
http://www.aaca.org.au (Architects)
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au (Accountants)
http://www.acs.org.au (IT)
http://www.anmc.org.au (Nurses)
http://www.naati.com.au (Translators)
http://www.vetassess.com.au (Most 50 + 40 point occupations)
A full listing can be found on form 1121i (Skilled Occupations List)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING
http://www.ielts.org
http://www.oet.com.au
GOVERNMENT PORTALS
http://australia.gov.au/
http://www.nsw.gov.au
http://www.vic.gov.au
http://www.qld.gov.au
http://www.sa.gov.au
http://www.wa.gov.au
http://www.tas.gov.au
http://www.act.gov.au
http://www.nt.gov.au
DRIVING LICENCE
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
Other authorities can be found through the state government portal.
AUSTRALIAN EMBASSIES
http://www.austemb.org (Washington DC)
http://www.australian-embassy.de (Berlin)
http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas.htm (All overseas DIMIA offices)
http://www.dfat.gov.au/missions/ (All overseas Australian missions)
Not every Australian mission has a DIMIA presence.
FOREIGN EMBASSIES in AUSTRALIA
http://www.dfat.gov.au (Full listing)
http://canberra.usembassy.gov
http://www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=18
BANKING
http://www.commbank.com.au
http://www.anz.com.au
http://www.stgeorge.com.au
http://www.national.com.au
http://www.westpac.com.au
http://www.bankwest.com.au
http://www.banksa.com.au
http://www.hsbc.com.au
http://www.citibank.com.au
http://www.migrantbanking.co.uk (Commonwealth Bank, London branch)
http://www.americanexpress.com.au
REAL ESTATE
http://www.property.com.au
http://www.realestate.com.au
http://www.domain.com.au
http://www.tenants.org.au (Tenants rights)
HIGHER EDUCATION
http://www.go8.edu.au
DISTANCE LEARNING
http://www.une.edu.au
http://www.deakin.edu.au
http://www.monash.edu.au
http://www.usq.edu.au
http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk
NEWS and MEDIA
http://www.abc.net.au
http://www.ninemsn.com.au
http://www.seven.com.au
http://www.theaustralian.com.au (National)
http://www.smh.com.au (Sydney)
http://www.theage.com.au (Melbourne)
http://www.afr.com.au (Australian Financial Review)
http://www.crikey.com.au
http://www.mikesradioworld.com/oceania.html (Radio stations online)
SHOPPING & RETAIL
http://www.binglee.com.au (Electrical)
http://www.dse.com.au (Electrical)
http://www.coles.com.au (Supermarket)
http://www.retravision.com.au (Electrical)
http://www.westfield.com.au (Shopping Malls)
http://www.woolworths.com.au (Supermarkets)
EMPLOYMENT
http://www.seek.com.au
http://www.hays.com.au
http://www.careerone.com.au
http://www.mycareer.com.au
http://www.jobsearch.gov.au
HEALTH & SOCIAL WELFARE
http://www.centrelink.gov.au (Social security)
http://www.hic.gov.au (Health Insurance Commission, incl Medicare)
http://www.mbf.com.au (Health insurance)
http://www.medibank.com.au (health insurance)
http://www.hcf.com.au (health insurance)
TRAVEL & MOTORING
http://www.flightcentre.com.au
http://www.trailfinders.com.au
http://www.qantas.com
http://www.virginblue.com.au (Main competitor to Qantas)
http://www.sydneyairport.com.au
http://www.melbourneairport.com.au
http://www.greyhound.com.au (Bus)
http://www.drive.com.au (Car prices)
http://www.nrma.com.au (Insurance, Roadside assistance)
http://www.avis.com.au
http://www.hertz.com.au
http://www.bayswatercarrental.com.au (Car rental, Sydney and Perth)
http://www.airlinequality.com (Airline reviews)
TOURISM
http://www.australia.com
http://www.yha.org.au (Budget accommodation)
RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS
http://www.australia.anglican.org
http://www.uca.org.au (Uniting Church - Methodist/Presbyterian)
WEATHER
http://www.bom.gov.au
http://www.australianweathernews.com
http://members.iinet.net.au/~jacob/weather.html (Perth)
http://www.dropbears.com/brough (Morning Glory cloud waves)
http://www.realsurf.com.au/ (Surf reports)
WEBCAMS
http://perthcam.bankwest.com.au
http://webcam.omni.net.au (Melbourne)
POLITICAL
http://www.liberal.org.au
http://www.alp.org.au
http://www.aph.gov.au (Parliament)
http://www.aec.gov.au (Elections)
http://www.whitlamdismissal.com (Political history)
http://www.australianpolitics.com
POSTAL & TELECOM
http://www.auspost.com.au
http://www.telstra.com.au
http://www.optus.com.au
http://www.vodafone.com.au
http://www.virginmobile.com.au
UTILITY PROVIDERS (SYDNEY)
http://www.agl.com.au
http://www.energy.com.au
INTERNET
http://www.ihug.com.au
http://www.iprimus.com.au
http://www.iinet.net.au
http://www.aunic.net (Naming)
DIRECTORIES & SEARCH ENGINES
http://www.yahoo.com.au
http://www.google.com.au
http://www.whitepages.com.au (Online Directory)
http://www.yellowpages.com.au
OTHER GOVERNMENT SITES
http://www.abs.gov.au (National Statistics)
http://www.rba.gov.au (Central Bank)
http://scaleplus.law.gov.au (Legislation Information)
http://www.casa.gov.au (Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
http://www.ato.gov.au (Taxation)
http://www.aqis.gov.au (Quarantine)
http://www.customs.gov.au (Customs)
http://www.firb.gov.au (Foreign Investment Review Board)
http://www.familycourt.gov.au (Family Court, includes divorce information)
http://www.aat.gov.au (Administrative Appeals Tribunal)
EXTERNAL TERRITORIES
http://www.norfolk.gov.nf
http://www.dotars.gov.au/explore.asp...s+of+Australia
OTHER AUSTRALIA SITES
http://www.austlii.edu.au (Legal Database)
http://www.melbourne2006.com.au (Commonwealth Games)
http://www.taxpayer.com.au (Taxpayers Australia)
http://www.bpay.com.au (Bill payment)
http://www.slsa.asn.au (Surf life saving)
http://www.australianflag.org.au (Australian National Flag Association)
http://www.southern-cross-group.org (Expatriate Australians)
http://www.hea.asn.au (Home-education)
http://www.rfds.org.au (Royal Flying Doctor Service)
http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/fireants (Brisbane Fire Ant infestation)
http://www.ntf.flinders.edu.au (National Tidal Facility)
http://www.ga.gov.au/nmd/geodesy/astro/ (Sunrise / Sunset times)
http://www.whereis.com.au (online maps)
Given without endorsement Please PM me if any are incorrect.
VISAS, IMMIGRATION & CITIZENSHIP
http://www.immi.gov.au
http://www.citizenship.gov.au
http://www.passports.gov.au
http://www.mrt.gov.au (Migration Review Tribunal)
MIGRATION AGENTS
http://www.themara.com.au
http://www.mia.org.au
http://www.austimmigration.com.au (George Lombard)
http://www.overseas-emigration.co.uk (Richard Gregan)
http://www.iscah.com (Steven O'Neil)
http://www.gomatilda.com (Alan Collett)
http://www.peterbollard.com (Peter Bollard)
COMMUNITY MIGRATION ADVICE in AUSTRALIA
http://www.iarc.asn.au (Sydney)
http://www.rilc.org.au (Melbourne)
If elsewhere in Australia, IARC or RILC may be able to refer you
STATE IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES
http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au
SKILL ASSESSING AUTHORITIES
http://www.aaca.org.au (Architects)
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au (Accountants)
http://www.acs.org.au (IT)
http://www.anmc.org.au (Nurses)
http://www.naati.com.au (Translators)
http://www.vetassess.com.au (Most 50 + 40 point occupations)
A full listing can be found on form 1121i (Skilled Occupations List)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING
http://www.ielts.org
http://www.oet.com.au
GOVERNMENT PORTALS
http://australia.gov.au/
http://www.nsw.gov.au
http://www.vic.gov.au
http://www.qld.gov.au
http://www.sa.gov.au
http://www.wa.gov.au
http://www.tas.gov.au
http://www.act.gov.au
http://www.nt.gov.au
DRIVING LICENCE
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
Other authorities can be found through the state government portal.
AUSTRALIAN EMBASSIES
http://www.austemb.org (Washington DC)
http://www.australian-embassy.de (Berlin)
http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas.htm (All overseas DIMIA offices)
http://www.dfat.gov.au/missions/ (All overseas Australian missions)
Not every Australian mission has a DIMIA presence.
FOREIGN EMBASSIES in AUSTRALIA
http://www.dfat.gov.au (Full listing)
http://canberra.usembassy.gov
http://www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=18
BANKING
http://www.commbank.com.au
http://www.anz.com.au
http://www.stgeorge.com.au
http://www.national.com.au
http://www.westpac.com.au
http://www.bankwest.com.au
http://www.banksa.com.au
http://www.hsbc.com.au
http://www.citibank.com.au
http://www.migrantbanking.co.uk (Commonwealth Bank, London branch)
http://www.americanexpress.com.au
REAL ESTATE
http://www.property.com.au
http://www.realestate.com.au
http://www.domain.com.au
http://www.tenants.org.au (Tenants rights)
HIGHER EDUCATION
http://www.go8.edu.au
DISTANCE LEARNING
http://www.une.edu.au
http://www.deakin.edu.au
http://www.monash.edu.au
http://www.usq.edu.au
http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk
NEWS and MEDIA
http://www.abc.net.au
http://www.ninemsn.com.au
http://www.seven.com.au
http://www.theaustralian.com.au (National)
http://www.smh.com.au (Sydney)
http://www.theage.com.au (Melbourne)
http://www.afr.com.au (Australian Financial Review)
http://www.crikey.com.au
http://www.mikesradioworld.com/oceania.html (Radio stations online)
SHOPPING & RETAIL
http://www.binglee.com.au (Electrical)
http://www.dse.com.au (Electrical)
http://www.coles.com.au (Supermarket)
http://www.retravision.com.au (Electrical)
http://www.westfield.com.au (Shopping Malls)
http://www.woolworths.com.au (Supermarkets)
EMPLOYMENT
http://www.seek.com.au
http://www.hays.com.au
http://www.careerone.com.au
http://www.mycareer.com.au
http://www.jobsearch.gov.au
HEALTH & SOCIAL WELFARE
http://www.centrelink.gov.au (Social security)
http://www.hic.gov.au (Health Insurance Commission, incl Medicare)
http://www.mbf.com.au (Health insurance)
http://www.medibank.com.au (health insurance)
http://www.hcf.com.au (health insurance)
TRAVEL & MOTORING
http://www.flightcentre.com.au
http://www.trailfinders.com.au
http://www.qantas.com
http://www.virginblue.com.au (Main competitor to Qantas)
http://www.sydneyairport.com.au
http://www.melbourneairport.com.au
http://www.greyhound.com.au (Bus)
http://www.drive.com.au (Car prices)
http://www.nrma.com.au (Insurance, Roadside assistance)
http://www.avis.com.au
http://www.hertz.com.au
http://www.bayswatercarrental.com.au (Car rental, Sydney and Perth)
http://www.airlinequality.com (Airline reviews)
TOURISM
http://www.australia.com
http://www.yha.org.au (Budget accommodation)
RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS
http://www.australia.anglican.org
http://www.uca.org.au (Uniting Church - Methodist/Presbyterian)
WEATHER
http://www.bom.gov.au
http://www.australianweathernews.com
http://members.iinet.net.au/~jacob/weather.html (Perth)
http://www.dropbears.com/brough (Morning Glory cloud waves)
http://www.realsurf.com.au/ (Surf reports)
WEBCAMS
http://perthcam.bankwest.com.au
http://webcam.omni.net.au (Melbourne)
POLITICAL
http://www.liberal.org.au
http://www.alp.org.au
http://www.aph.gov.au (Parliament)
http://www.aec.gov.au (Elections)
http://www.whitlamdismissal.com (Political history)
http://www.australianpolitics.com
POSTAL & TELECOM
http://www.auspost.com.au
http://www.telstra.com.au
http://www.optus.com.au
http://www.vodafone.com.au
http://www.virginmobile.com.au
UTILITY PROVIDERS (SYDNEY)
http://www.agl.com.au
http://www.energy.com.au
INTERNET
http://www.ihug.com.au
http://www.iprimus.com.au
http://www.iinet.net.au
http://www.aunic.net (Naming)
DIRECTORIES & SEARCH ENGINES
http://www.yahoo.com.au
http://www.google.com.au
http://www.whitepages.com.au (Online Directory)
http://www.yellowpages.com.au
OTHER GOVERNMENT SITES
http://www.abs.gov.au (National Statistics)
http://www.rba.gov.au (Central Bank)
http://scaleplus.law.gov.au (Legislation Information)
http://www.casa.gov.au (Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
http://www.ato.gov.au (Taxation)
http://www.aqis.gov.au (Quarantine)
http://www.customs.gov.au (Customs)
http://www.firb.gov.au (Foreign Investment Review Board)
http://www.familycourt.gov.au (Family Court, includes divorce information)
http://www.aat.gov.au (Administrative Appeals Tribunal)
EXTERNAL TERRITORIES
http://www.norfolk.gov.nf
http://www.dotars.gov.au/explore.asp...s+of+Australia
OTHER AUSTRALIA SITES
http://www.austlii.edu.au (Legal Database)
http://www.melbourne2006.com.au (Commonwealth Games)
http://www.taxpayer.com.au (Taxpayers Australia)
http://www.bpay.com.au (Bill payment)
http://www.slsa.asn.au (Surf life saving)
http://www.australianflag.org.au (Australian National Flag Association)
http://www.southern-cross-group.org (Expatriate Australians)
http://www.hea.asn.au (Home-education)
http://www.rfds.org.au (Royal Flying Doctor Service)
http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/fireants (Brisbane Fire Ant infestation)
http://www.ntf.flinders.edu.au (National Tidal Facility)
http://www.ga.gov.au/nmd/geodesy/astro/ (Sunrise / Sunset times)
http://www.whereis.com.au (online maps)
Last edited by Pollyana; Jun 23rd 2015 at 1:06 pm. Reason: updating broken links
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Re: Useful Australia Links
Hey JAJ!
Great idea to put all this info together and post it here.
Thanks for that
Corinna
Great idea to put all this info together and post it here.
Thanks for that
Corinna
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 8,441
Re: Useful Australia Links
Nice post JAJ, very useful
Somebody also posted this "Oz Guide" link earlier, which is quite nicely organised:
http://www.csu.edu.au/australia/
These guys seem pretty efficient when you need to earn brownie points:
http://giftsaustralia.com.au/
Somebody also posted this "Oz Guide" link earlier, which is quite nicely organised:
http://www.csu.edu.au/australia/
These guys seem pretty efficient when you need to earn brownie points:
http://giftsaustralia.com.au/
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Re: Useful Australia Links
Originally Posted by Corinna
Hey JAJ!
Great idea to put all this info together and post it here.
Thanks for that
Corinna
Great idea to put all this info together and post it here.
Thanks for that
Corinna
Jeremy
#7
Re: Useful Australia Links
Jeremy thats an excellent thread. Found some brill sites thanks very much - also added to favourites
Ang
Ang
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Re: Useful Australia Links
Excellant, just looking at the web cam of the sights of Melbourne has made me all nostalgic for a place that already feels like a second home.
Can you make this thread sticky?
cheers Fraser
Can you make this thread sticky?
cheers Fraser
#9
Re: Useful Australia Links
Might not be needed, but how bout a list of local search engines as well?
like www.google.com.au etc?
Don't know if there's much need or not, but it helped someone out.
like www.google.com.au etc?
Don't know if there's much need or not, but it helped someone out.
#10
Re: Useful Australia Links
Blimey, that's a long list What about the various state education sites, I'd put them on, but I haven't got them to hand and am too tired tonight to check them
Great list though. Will drive hubby round the bend by being attached to the puter for even more hours.
Great list though. Will drive hubby round the bend by being attached to the puter for even more hours.
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Re: Useful Australia Links
Originally Posted by moneypen20
Blimey, that's a long list What about the various state education sites, I'd put them on, but I haven't got them to hand and am too tired tonight to check them
Jeremy
#12
Re: Useful Australia Links
Originally Posted by JAJ
State education sites can be accessed through the state government portals.
Jeremy
Jeremy
#13
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 11,149
Re: Useful Australia Links
Electronics price comparison sites
AusPrices.com: Australia's Price Comparison and Search Engine
staticICE :: Australia's Newest Computer Hardware and Gadget Price Comparison Search Engine
OzTechnologies - on-line sales Australia Networking Broadband ADSL network components and computer systems by OzCableGuy
TechWatch :: Australia's Most Popular Technology Price Watch Engine OzPriceGuide - Australian Computer Hardware Price Comparison
Buy in Australia - Compare prices - Price Comparison - Australia
For you webcams I suggest adding in www.coastalwatch.com.au (surf cams)
Whirlpool ADSL provider comparisions www.whirlpool.com.au
AusPrices.com: Australia's Price Comparison and Search Engine
staticICE :: Australia's Newest Computer Hardware and Gadget Price Comparison Search Engine
OzTechnologies - on-line sales Australia Networking Broadband ADSL network components and computer systems by OzCableGuy
TechWatch :: Australia's Most Popular Technology Price Watch Engine OzPriceGuide - Australian Computer Hardware Price Comparison
Buy in Australia - Compare prices - Price Comparison - Australia
For you webcams I suggest adding in www.coastalwatch.com.au (surf cams)
Whirlpool ADSL provider comparisions www.whirlpool.com.au
Last edited by Pollyana; Nov 15th 2013 at 11:21 pm. Reason: removing outdated link
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Re: Useful Australia Links
Originally Posted by fraser
Can you make this thread sticky?
cheers Fraser
#15
India-M'chester-Syd('05)
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 85
Re: Useful Australia Links
some of the sydney sites which members would find useful:
www.sydney.citysearch.com.au
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/
http://citymap.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/
http://www.sydneypinkpages.com.au/
http://www.whereis.com.au/whereis/home.jsp
http://www.131500.com.au/
http://www.cityrail.info/
http://www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au/
Misc:
http://www.bigpondmovies.com/
http://www.mynrma.com.au/motoring.asp
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/
www.sydney.citysearch.com.au
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/
http://citymap.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/
http://www.sydneypinkpages.com.au/
http://www.whereis.com.au/whereis/home.jsp
http://www.131500.com.au/
http://www.cityrail.info/
http://www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au/
Misc:
http://www.bigpondmovies.com/
http://www.mynrma.com.au/motoring.asp
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/