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Forum: Australia
Sep 5th 2010, 7:23 pm
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

You are right. Most recruiters will not talk to you unless you are here or will be here in 30 days. You could most probably talk to them about your experiences but if you want to be considered for...
Forum: Australia
Sep 4th 2010, 12:48 am
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: accounting job

I have a CGA too. Just went through the process of being an associate CPA and with 2 more courses will get the CPA. Lots of jobs in the accounting line and they value 'overseas experience'. check...
Forum: Australia
Jul 17th 2010, 9:47 am
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

I opened an account with westpac and so long as you do as part of their migrant banking program they waive their monthly fees for the first 6mts. I have found an alternative bank and will be...
Forum: Australia
Jun 28th 2010, 8:17 pm
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

Trust me when I saw comparing BigW to Wal-Mart is like comparing apples to oranges.

Go into any new wal-mart, costco or sam's and you have the ability to buy your everyday groceries, soft goods...
Forum: Australia
Jun 27th 2010, 7:17 pm
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

I have to agree. Prices are lower in North America but you have to thank the likes of Wal-Mart, Costco and Sam's for this. Less than 12-15 yrs ago before Wal-Mart and Costco came into the CDN market...
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2010, 9:15 pm
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

The 3month is the general wait time from the time you apply for a child visa before the visa can get granted. Medical may be asked for and i dependant on the immigration officer.

Requirements...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2010, 11:51 pm
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

thanks for the info. We knew about the lack of CDN citizenship for the third generation.

I checked with DIAC and it does look like if I deliver in Canada we have to apply for a child visa with a...
Forum: Australia
Jun 21st 2010, 12:34 pm
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

So we finally landed north of Brisbane (Redcliffe)the first week of May with friends for 3 weeks. Decided to do a recee trip. My hubby gave up his job and we spent the first 3 weeks busy getting all...
Forum: The Barbie
May 4th 2010, 12:16 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 945
Posted By alzo

Re: pre-paid credit card

Any recommendations on who to start with for a mobile phone? Prepaid plan?
Forum: The Barbie
May 4th 2010, 12:13 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 945
Posted By alzo

Re: pre-paid credit card

Yes. That's what I meant. If a users credit is determined by a checking account with a debit card attached then that sounds good.

Thanks a bunch.
Forum: The Barbie
May 4th 2010, 5:53 am
Replies: 9
Views: 945
Posted By alzo

Re: pre-paid credit card

i am looking for similar cards to the one that the article mentions. Hope this helps.

http://money.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=106689
Forum: The Barbie
May 4th 2010, 1:53 am
Replies: 9
Views: 945
Posted By alzo

pre-paid credit card

Hi. I am looking to getting my credit setup for the first time. Looking for recommendations on how to get this done. Would you'll be able to recommend a good bank or alternative financial institution...
Forum: Australia
Mar 8th 2010, 12:59 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,911
Posted By alzo

Re: Brisbane CBD short-term rental

30 minutes from CBD and close to a station preferably. Is it safe to assume that we should budget for 4 weeks of short-term for about 250-350 a week?
Forum: Australia
Mar 7th 2010, 3:20 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,911
Posted By alzo

Brisbane CBD short-term rental

Hi folks.

I am looking for some advise and wondering if anyone can recommend a good short-term rental/holiday rental (furnished) near Brisbane CBD for 4 weeks in May 2010. It's me, my husband and...
Forum: Australia
Mar 1st 2010, 1:42 am
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

It's been a fabulous 2weeks with Olympic fever all around. The hockey final kept you on pins and needles till the end. Was down at a bar and the whole place was on fire when the final goal was scored...
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2010, 1:05 pm
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

We let our realestate agent know in advance that we wanted to sell the furtinure so when we finalised offer the realtor was smart enough to let the buying agent know our furniture was for sale. Made...
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2010, 2:08 am
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

any suggestions on the best time to land in australia? been hearing Jan/Feb are slow months because of summer holidays and May/June because of fiscal year end? thoughts?
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2010, 2:06 am
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

Got some good news to share. Sold the house and most of the furniture as part of the deal. So glad it's done....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 18th 2010, 2:03 am
Replies: 1,972
Views: 221,103
Posted By alzo

Re: June 2009 Visa Applicants

Congrats! Booked ours too for Aug and put the house up for sale. So it's a long wait now between cleaning out the house, house sale and the nerves...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 9th 2010, 2:23 am
Replies: 1,972
Views: 221,103
Posted By alzo

Re: June 2009 Visa Applicants

Congratualtions!
Forum: Australia
Feb 8th 2010, 12:52 am
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

Safe journey and good luck on the move. Keep your spirits up and everything should fall in place. Thank you for the information. It was invaluable. Please continue to share your experiences back when...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 19th 2010, 4:28 pm
Replies: 1,972
Views: 221,103
Posted By alzo

Re: June 2009 Visa Applicants

We are also headed down to Brisbane and have to be in by the first week of aug. So keep in touch as we can share stories. Glad to see thongs moving along. Finally put up our house for sale today.
Forum: Australia
Jan 18th 2010, 12:07 pm
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

Anyone know of any other option other than western union or the banks to transfer funds without paying through your nose in fees. The only option I found that does not charge fees for over 10k is...
Forum: Australia
Jan 18th 2010, 4:16 am
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

I can attest to the "WTF am I doing?"....feel like that on some days and I keep saying snap out of it...think of it as an adventure...

Glad to hear you'll closed the house. We are looking to list...
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2010, 7:16 am
Replies: 367
Views: 47,301
Posted By alzo

Re: Canadians headed to Australia

-40 brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..................................... just glad it's -8 today :) in toronto
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