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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 18th 2006, 10:42 am
Replies: 251
Views: 36,635
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Update - New Citizenship Residence Requirement

- at least ONE year of the four years must be as a permanent residence. (in other words up to THREE years temporary residence can count).

Can I just check I am interpreting this right, so if I...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 18th 2006, 10:28 am
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: X - Ray - Switching from 457 to PR

Well I e-mailed DIMA and got an e-mail to say that x-rays are valid for 12 months, so I should be fine to go ahead and get the xray done and then use it when required.

Just need to work out where...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 17th 2006, 1:03 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: X - Ray - Switching from 457 to PR

Can't really go for it any sooner than next april as that's what i agreed with my employer (and don't want to explain why i don't why to bring it forward).

You say that I would have to have the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 6th 2006, 2:03 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By SarahandOli

X - Ray - Switching from 457 to PR

We are currently in Aus on a 457 visa and are planning to switch to a PR visa (employer sponsered) next easter time when we have been here two years.

We are hoping to fall pregnant before next...
Forum: Australia
Mar 4th 2006, 4:51 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By SarahandOli

Advice on bringing in wood items please...

I am currently on a trip home and am packing up stuff to bring back to aus - I have got quite a few wooden items - vases made from bamboo, wood picture frame etc etc.

Does this need to be...
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2006, 7:04 am
Replies: 82
Views: 6,494
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: I think its time we had another Sydney meet !

Another vote for Balmoral!

Looking forward to it!
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2006, 11:23 am
Replies: 2
Views: 338
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: 6 Nations Rugby

Thanks Karl - I'll pass that link on to him, he keeps trying to get onto the local rugby - but I get cries of despair that it's not "real rugby".

Will let you know how he gets on
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2006, 11:09 am
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Suggestions for "expanding" a 20kg luggage allowance??

Well - having a baby just to get extra luggage might be a little extreme!!! But great to know how far a co-operative checkin-person and a smile can go!
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2006, 10:39 am
Replies: 0
Views: 319
Posted By SarahandOli

Anyone got room on a container from S.E. England to Sydney

Okay - this could be a crazy idea (ie fraught with difficulties re insurance / customs - etc then please tell me!!!)

I have got a load of stuff (maybe 10 - 15 boxes, ski gear, windsurfing gear,...
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2006, 10:06 am
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Suggestions for "expanding" a 20kg luggage allowance??

WOW - an extra 15kg!! I'm going to start practicing that very sweet smile!
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2006, 10:01 am
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Suggestions for "expanding" a 20kg luggage allowance??

Hi Bindy!

Yes I am heading back next week, only booked it today so very excited!!!! I always knew arriving in aus with just backpacks would be a mistake - as I am now about to have do a return...
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2006, 9:56 am
Replies: 2
Views: 338
Posted By SarahandOli

6 Nations Rugby

A request from Oli here......

Anyone know where he can watch the 6 nations rugby games - are there any pubs or bars that have it on - preferabley north shore or city?
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2006, 9:43 am
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By SarahandOli

Suggestions for "expanding" a 20kg luggage allowance??

I am doing a trip back to uk next week and I am going to have loads of stuff to bring back, most will be boxed up and shipped out here - but I want to try and get as much onto the flight as possible!...
Forum: Australia
Jan 29th 2006, 10:22 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,238
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Buying Property In Australia

Following on from this - I think I may have heard that if on a temporary resident visa (457) - if you do buy a house it means that you are no longer entitled to a LAFHA tax allowance - as house...
Forum: Australia
Jan 18th 2006, 11:27 am
Replies: 55
Views: 3,448
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Sydney Girl's Night Out - anyone up for it??

Hi Girls, I have been to Crows Nest Hotel a couple of months ago and it is a pretty big place!

So maybe we should aim to for a particular spot? (So in the absence of anyone else being able to...
Forum: Australia
Dec 29th 2005, 11:50 am
Replies: 55
Views: 3,448
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Sydney Girl's Night Out - anyone up for it??

Well done on trying to get this one off the ground! I am free that night so count me in! :beer:

Last time we went to Manly - that was pretty good, so we could do the same again - or if we want...
Forum: Australia
Dec 14th 2005, 10:29 am
Replies: 11
Views: 489
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Disposable Charcoal BBQs

Excellent!!!!
Forum: Australia
Dec 14th 2005, 10:20 am
Replies: 11
Views: 489
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Disposable Charcoal BBQs

That's a bit harsh on the uk ones - Have had many of them on Brighton beach - you just have to be patient for them to heat up, but once they get going they have a great flavour, not like these...
Forum: Australia
Dec 14th 2005, 10:16 am
Replies: 11
Views: 489
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Disposable Charcoal BBQs

aaaah - hadn't twigged the size thing - hmmm guess they are a bit on the small size - but perfect for a small bbq on the beach if it's just the two of you!!!

Right off to bunnings!

Cheers
Forum: Australia
Dec 14th 2005, 9:38 am
Replies: 11
Views: 489
Posted By SarahandOli

Disposable Charcoal BBQs

Where can I buy them from??

They were on sale everywhere in the UK for £2-£3 but I haven't seen any in aus? - Do they have them out here or is it just the gas ones???
Forum: Australia
Dec 6th 2005, 8:38 am
Replies: 13
Views: 8,199
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Westpac Handycard - Wot no VISA?

Sounds like westpac have varying rules - we are on a 457, but managed to get a credit card with them about 4 months ago - extremely low credit limit though!!!
Forum: Australia
Dec 5th 2005, 7:53 am
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Mountain Bike as Excess Luggage?

Thanks everyone - I was concerned it was going to be ad aft idea - but is certainly sounding feasible.

I think my next step is to contact the airline - then I just need to convince my parents to...
Forum: Australia
Dec 4th 2005, 10:00 am
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By SarahandOli

Mountain Bike as Excess Luggage?

Okay - this could be a really daft idea but.....

My parents are coming to visit at xmas and I am wondering if they could bring my mountain bike out with them? I am not sure what I need to...
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2005, 11:00 am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,993
Posted By SarahandOli

Re: Car Allowance Vs Novated Lease

Thanks for the replies - has been a great help getting my brain around some of this!

My company uses leaseplan - not sure how good they are, but have been rummaging around the site and I think i...
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2005, 7:25 am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,993
Posted By SarahandOli

Car Allowance Vs Novated Lease

Just negotiated a company car with my employer :)

I have the choice of doing a novated lease with their recommended company or taking the money as a car allowance - (which I believe allows me...
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