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Forum: Australia
Feb 28th 2008, 12:12 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By Plug

Vote Brisbane!!

Common you Brisbanites....get Brissy up in the top 2!!

http://www.monopolyworldvote.com/en_US/world
Forum: The Update Forum
Oct 14th 2007, 5:36 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,104
Posted By Plug

2 Year Update and (VLong) Last Post

Two years ago this very morning we arrived at Brisbane International ready to start our new life. For anyone interested, I have noted a few of the highs and lows of the last 24 months, and there’s...
Forum: Australia
Oct 14th 2007, 12:14 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,013
Posted By Plug

Re: It's official, I am NOT a moron!

[QUOTE=Plug;5415661]Hey Bridie,

Just tried the online application as I'm bored shitless at work, and it's Friday....I get the following;

"Your application cannot be accepted online as the...
Forum: Australia
Oct 11th 2007, 3:26 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,013
Posted By Plug

Re: It's official, I am NOT a moron!

I thought that, but the first page you fill in, it does not ask for any arrival dates (although I know they will be on the immi database somewhere), looks more like they cannot match one of the data...
Forum: Australia
Oct 11th 2007, 3:14 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,013
Posted By Plug

Re: It's official, I am NOT a moron!

Hey Bridie,

Just tried the online application as I'm bored shitless at work, and it's Friday....I get the following;

"Your application cannot be accepted online as the Department has not been...
Forum: Australia
Oct 11th 2007, 10:46 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,013
Posted By Plug

Re: It's official, I am NOT a moron!

Well done Bridie - told you it was easy!! We're putting our app in on Monday also. Good luck!
Forum: Australia
Oct 1st 2007, 12:21 am
Replies: 66
Views: 6,228
Posted By Plug

Re: Citizenship Tests

Wife and I done the test this morning, apparently Mrs was the first in Australia to pass....yippeee.... and I was first to get 100%, my claim to fame. Seriously nothing to worry about, just make sure...
Forum: Australia
Sep 26th 2007, 5:42 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,493
Posted By Plug

Re: is bullshit part of aussie culture?

It seems that only when people resign that the money suddenly becomes available from the magic money tree out back. So many people where I am leaving at the mo and it's amazing what they are getting...
Forum: Australia
Sep 26th 2007, 4:17 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 981
Posted By Plug

Re: Pom girl needs advice!!

If you have the time spare, do it yourself and save a few k, if not get someone else in, but be aware you will need to provide them with a lot of the information to submit anyway. Good luck, there's...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 25th 2007, 10:39 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,603
Posted By Plug

Re: change of name and citizenship

Just thought I would add my experience of this for anyone else who follows up. I booked my citizenship test at the Brisbane office and asked the question regarding name change evidence. The guy said...
Forum: Australia
Sep 20th 2007, 3:35 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 6,228
Posted By Plug

Re: Citizenship Tests

So if I read this right JAJ, if I do an online application now, which will be rejected, when I re-apply on 15Oct I pay the $120 as a concession, or am I being simple.
Forum: Australia
Sep 19th 2007, 3:47 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 6,228
Posted By Plug

Re: Citizenship Tests

This statement on the immi website has got me a bit confused and I must admit that's not difficult before you all come back and give me a pounding.....what do you reckon I need to pay??

However,...
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2007, 2:47 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 6,228
Posted By Plug

Re: Citizenship Tests

So it is confirmed the tests start on 01Oct07 as per the updated immi website. I went to the Brisbane office at lunchtime to check if I could book a test prior to my eligibility date (15Oct07), there...
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2007, 10:39 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
Posted By Plug

Re: Novated Lease

I looked into this a while back and it looked great until I found out I had to pay the Fringe Benefit Tax, some companies pay that for their employees, not mine. You get penalised quite severely if...
Forum: Australia
Sep 12th 2007, 10:40 am
Replies: 66
Views: 6,228
Posted By Plug

Re: Citizenship Tests

Hey Bridie,

I was getting my hopes up there too, looks like we're in the same boat, fingers crossed for a delay eh.......for the sake of a few weeks we get to pay double, nice:(.
Forum: Australia
Sep 11th 2007, 3:05 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,871
Posted By Plug

Re: Has anyone been to a Queensland Roar match?

Been 4 or 5 times since being in Brissy for the Roar and a few more to see the Broncos(much bigger crowds), it's worth it just to have a look at the Suncorp Stadium, nice. The footy is conference...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 11th 2007, 10:36 am
Replies: 88
Views: 7,171
Posted By Plug

Re: The Car Ownership History Thread

I think they hold their own, there's not so much snobbery about cars here so the Kia and Hyundai name doesn't put people off, I think their quality has come on over the past decade.
Forum: Australia
Sep 11th 2007, 10:30 am
Replies: 66
Views: 6,228
Posted By Plug

Re: Citizenship Tests

Hi JaJ,

Pretty much anything to do with gov/defence related contracts (aerospace in my case) states Citizenship is a requirement. There is also a secondary factor in that my wife want's to do a...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 10th 2007, 6:20 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 7,171
Posted By Plug

Re: The Car Ownership History Thread

Bored at work so here goes,

In UK
Triumph Toledo (turd brown bought for GBP150, sold for GBP150)
Ford Fiesta 1.1L
Ford Escort 1.6GL (going up in the world!)
Opel Manta 1.8GT (my pride and joy...
Forum: Australia
Sep 10th 2007, 4:38 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 6,228
Posted By Plug

Re: Citizenship Tests

Just found this;

THE Senate has approved the Federal Government's new Australian citizenship tests, requiring applicants to correctly answer questions on the country's history, geography,...
Forum: Australia
Sep 10th 2007, 4:32 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 6,228
Posted By Plug

Re: Citizenship Tests

[QUOTE=moneypen20;5296708]From the quick look at the link Jeremy put up, it would seem that the senate haven't finished with fiddling with it (unless I read it wrong) In that case, bearing in mind...
Forum: Australia
Sep 10th 2007, 3:18 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 6,228
Posted By Plug

Re: Citizenship Tests

So what's happening, does this start on 17th Sept (next Monday!)? There's no info on the IMMI website other than it 'may' be introduced, the resource book is still in draft.......anyone?.....
Forum: Australia
Sep 10th 2007, 10:29 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,873
Posted By Plug

Re: Are you better off in Aus than the UK?

A few quick pointers, we are a family of 5 in Brissy. Good Luck!!:D
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 6th 2007, 3:57 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,603
Posted By Plug

Re: change of name and citizenship

Hi Mand - can I ask how much you were charged and will my Mrs need to attend in person, or can I take all the paperwork along as I'm in the CBD every day?
Forum: Australia
Sep 3rd 2007, 10:22 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,182
Posted By Plug

Re: Anyone recomend a good private health insurance company???

I've started to look at this and we will need to cough up $200-$250 per month for anything worth while, 2 adults and 3 kids.......as you say it's a minefield and certainly worth the effort of looking...
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