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Forum: The Barbie
Dec 30th 2006, 3:48 am
Replies: 319
Views: 9,160
Posted By lock collector

Re: How many waiting to come to Oz read the going back forum?

I think far too many people come to australia having never visited the place and with all their misconceptions based on crap like Neighbours for example.

It's all about research, and knowing what...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 30th 2006, 3:42 am
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By lock collector

Re: whos the best for tra??

Glenn Newton is probably the very best person to talk too. Did mine with virtually nil by way of formal training etc.
Forum: Australia
Jun 3rd 2006, 3:12 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,365
Posted By lock collector

Re: How many have visas,but waiting to sell.

And of course during this period the estate agents are going on about a booming market with not enough properties etc ..

I somehow think they are all the same full of B.S.

I for one am glad...
Forum: Australia
Apr 8th 2006, 12:08 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,072
Posted By lock collector

Re: Citizenship - my exp.

Yes two years - and you must be in Aus for the whole two years.

Paul
Forum: Australia
Apr 8th 2006, 10:32 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,072
Posted By lock collector

Citizenship - my exp.

This may or may not be of interest ...

I recently applied for citizenship, did the whole application online & took all of about 15 mins. Cost AU$120.

Once lodged you then get a message to phone...
Forum: Australia
Dec 3rd 2005, 1:10 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,722
Posted By lock collector

Re: #Our House has no locks!

Sorry to say no flyscreens are secure, no matter how super duper the spec, the locks are still crap and easily defeated.

Paul
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 11:59 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,217
Posted By lock collector

Re: Cost of Shipping four legged friends

We have what must be the worlds most expensive dog, added to which while highly decorative she's daft and quite useless (but we love her)

We used airpets who were very helpful, the problem we had...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 11:28 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,722
Posted By lock collector

Re: #Our House has no locks!

Well. as my ID would suggest I am a locksmith, and as such see all sorts ! From houses locked up to the eyeballs to places with nothing at all, even close to the city I came across once expensive...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 9:39 am
Replies: 40
Views: 3,116
Posted By lock collector

Re: Asthma & Aus

You will need to get a scrip, and most definately you pay for the kids medicines, and it's expensive unless you qualify for a heathcare card.

Paul
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 8:16 am
Replies: 35
Views: 1,638
Posted By lock collector

Re: Aeroplanes and storms

Is she a regular flier ? I find it a little entertaining (in a sad way) to watch a " new flier " on a plane, especially if they have a window seat behind the wings, I was on a domestic flight and the...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 8:06 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,149
Posted By lock collector

Re: First really bad few days

My mother came out 6 months after we arrived and it was a mistake, unsettled my wife no end. I would advise anyone to try and get at least a year before you have close family / friends come and stay....
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 8:03 am
Replies: 35
Views: 1,638
Posted By lock collector

Re: Aeroplanes and storms

They do get hit all the time, and there is no damage because they are not earthed.

Paul
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 8:02 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,557
Posted By lock collector

Re: Perth House Buying

Are you mad ? Unless you can afford to have your " investment " property sitting empty then you can't afford to play that game, not with property prices the way they are. The rent will not cover the...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 7:19 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,557
Posted By lock collector

Re: Perth House Buying

Sounds like a dangerous level of borrowing to me, I had something similair here in SA and ran like hell, a few % on the interest rate and I would have been well and truly in the poo ......... ...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 7:14 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,557
Posted By lock collector

Re: Perth House Buying

How do you get $220 K on a $50 K income ???

Paul
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 5:09 am
Replies: 14
Views: 840
Posted By lock collector

Re: Fast citizenship ??

depends you you ask, in my wifes opinion yes - every time I spend half the night tinkering in the garage ;) , but not legally .

Paul
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 4:57 am
Replies: 14
Views: 840
Posted By lock collector

Re: Fast citizenship ??

I would hope that the letter of acceptance would do the job, although if it does attending the ceremony will be interesting as I will be in a different state ......

Incidentally does anyone know...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 4:39 am
Replies: 14
Views: 840
Posted By lock collector

Re: Fast citizenship ??

I have to be a citizen before they can confirm the appointment, that is they can let me know - yes the jobs yours but they can't actually sign the paperwork until I become a citizen .

Paul
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2005, 4:21 am
Replies: 14
Views: 840
Posted By lock collector

Fast citizenship ??

I have been in Aus for over the two years, that's not a problem, my query is : How long does the citizenship application process take ? and how frequently do they hold the presentations ??

I have...
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2005, 7:42 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,539
Posted By lock collector

Re: recommendations for tra agent

Two words, Glenn Newton.

Glenn was a director of the TRA, and knows the system really well.

Did a great job with our application.

Paul
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 25th 2004, 10:35 am
Replies: 55
Views: 3,467
Posted By lock collector

Re: failed tra

I merely included it to provide as much information as possible, it was not stated as being essential.

Paul
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 25th 2004, 10:09 am
Replies: 55
Views: 3,467
Posted By lock collector

Re: failed tra

In terms of the required post qualification (deeming date) experience then you are probably in trouble, but a good agent would tell you if that is the case.

Paul
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 25th 2004, 5:19 am
Replies: 55
Views: 3,467
Posted By lock collector

Exclamation Re: failed tra

Glenn handled my TRA application, I had little in formal qualifications (because few exist) but some of the paperwork we sent included :

Copies of bank statements (I was self employed), one for...
Forum: Australia
Sep 23rd 2004, 6:48 am
Replies: 0
Views: 301
Posted By lock collector

SA driving licence

Untill fairly recently drivers with UK licences had to retake their practical test to get a SA licence. However Transport SA have bought themselves in line with the rest of Australia and now it is...
Forum: Australia
Sep 23rd 2004, 6:24 am
Replies: 10
Views: 698
Posted By lock collector

Re: Morgans Spiced Rum

At the moment next supplies will probably arrive in February - when the rellies arrive for their hols from the UK :(
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