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Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2026, 8:22 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,662
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Using Gov.uk One Login - Proving identity

Thanks for that - looks like if it can be applied for before 5 April this year, it should be good
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Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2026, 7:48 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,662
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Using Gov.uk One Login - Proving identity

Can't help with the MyGov - set mine up before leaving UK.

But Class 2 contributions end next week, and you will not have time to apply.
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 29th 2025, 9:03 am
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Happy Christmas and new year

Merry Christmas / Nadolig Llawen

And an early Happy New Year Brits - hope 2026 is a good year for you too :)
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 16th 2025, 6:52 pm
Replies: 547
Views: 81,040
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: WTF in America Part 2

:wave:
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 15th 2025, 1:54 pm
Replies: 547
Views: 81,040
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: WTF in America Part 2

Not that far really. Google says 830 miles so probably 2 hour flight tops (Adelaide to Perth is 1350 miles and 2h50)
Forum: Australia
Oct 18th 2025, 9:32 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,525
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Keeping UK mobile number and UK bank accounts while living in Australia

If you are moving to AU, why keep UK number?

Quite a few AU Sims come with calls to UK included - Aldi 's $29 plan is one.

As for banking, that's probably more challenging. I still have my...
Forum: Australia
Oct 6th 2025, 8:35 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,312
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: How to move UK private pensions to Australia cost effectively??

I have removed the company name from your post, but think it is worth discussing.

UK gov post ROPS schemes -...
Forum: Australia
Aug 4th 2025, 11:04 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 9,064
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Applying for a working holiday visa to Australia

Hostels are around $100 - $250 per night depending on location, and AirBnB are similar.

Not sure how much the flight will cost as an open return - think I paid around $3 to $4k for my son's return...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 3rd 2025, 8:18 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,211
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Moving my Son back at end of UK Year 10 (GCSE's)

I'm not so sure he would be able to sit GCSEs since these need to be selected during year 9 but some schools do offer 1 year GCSEs so it may be possible but likely at limited number of options.
Forum: Australia
Aug 3rd 2025, 8:07 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 9,064
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Applying for a working holiday visa to Australia

I hate to say it but $12k is not going to go far, particularly once reduced after paying for a flight over, visa and health insurance.

I'm also not sure if you would have a pathway to a permanent...
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2025, 1:07 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 7,296
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: UK State Pension

most likely you are eligible for some level of state pension.

I wouldn't be using any third party company though - start here https://www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 24th 2025, 8:49 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,310
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: EOI help - Education history

Does your partner have a valid skills assessment?

I had a quick look, and solid plasterer (ANZSCO 333212) requires equivalent of a Cert III which is typical for trades.

You do need a valid...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 22nd 2025, 8:56 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 870
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Experiences sitting IELTS

Don't sit the exam after a night shift :lol:

Been a while but was straight forward to book - provided there was space available. Was easier to book on the academic test for that reason - and that...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 22nd 2025, 8:29 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,657
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: *Agent vs DIY? 189/190 Visa Experiences?*

The two reasons for taking an English test are requirements of assessing body when assessing skills, and points as you have noted.

Whilst there is a minimum threshold for all applicants, points...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 21st 2025, 10:33 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,657
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: *Agent vs DIY? 189/190 Visa Experiences?*

A lot of people on the forum obtained visas at a different time. For myself, I obtained a 176 visa some time ago, which would be similar to 190.

I started the process myself - used the immi...
Forum: Italy
May 17th 2025, 9:39 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,012
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: How to be an idiot

:lol:

I don't speak Italian but :lol:
Forum: Portugal
May 9th 2025, 8:59 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 754
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Skimmer Baskets

I gad a quick look around online and couldn't see any with those dimensions. Is there a brand name?

One other thought is if it is unique, do you know anyone with a 3D printer?
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 3rd 2025, 8:28 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,054
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Passports/visas to travel to UK for holiday

You will be able to enter the Uk with no issue, or need for visa, on the British passport.

You need to renew your Aus passport to leave and return to Australia

And Brexit has nothing to do with...
Forum: Back Home
Apr 29th 2025, 10:34 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 8,962
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Dubyeeee

Would this be Pretty Manky?
Forum: Australia
Apr 25th 2025, 12:15 am
Replies: 5
Views: 6,195
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Looking to Move to Oz

Hi Lee, and welcome.

There have been others who have made the move with WAPOL, and there is a section for police looking to move - https://britishexpats.com/forum/police-79/

One of the issues...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 20th 2025, 5:55 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 11,175
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Happy Easter

A bit late seeing this, but Happy Easter Mish. Hope the weather in NSW is better than ours - definitely autumnal now.
Forum: USA
Mar 28th 2025, 1:43 pm
Replies: 126
Views: 23,178
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Moving back home to escape the craziness

So you said already

If you don't like the topic, you don't have to stay and read you know
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2025, 7:55 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,577
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Living standards

Not agreeing with the 'turn back the boats' policy is not the same as keeping illegal immigrants, unless you are reading something into it that was not intended.

ABS analyse the stats and publish....
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2025, 7:38 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,577
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Living standards

I didn't say I didn't mind keeping illegal immigrants - those are your words.

Crime stats - https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/crime-and-justice/recorded-crime-offenders/latest-release

A...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2025, 10:35 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,577
Posted By old.sparkles

Re: Living standards

Not going to random youtube clips.

Simple answer was then "No, I do not have a link that supports my claim that crime has increased by 30% in one year nationwide"
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