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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 19th 2014, 11:58 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Citizenship - periods overseas

Thanks Nicky - really helpful! It really has been a while (we were very active in BE while securing our visas 7 years ago), but it is fantastic to see the community is still as responsive. Karma...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 19th 2014, 10:39 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By sprite_green

Citizenship - periods overseas

Evening everyone - it has been a while!

I have searched for this topic, but couldn't find anything quite the same - apologies if I've missed it.

We have PR (granted Dec-06). We made a quick...
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2010, 6:27 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,061
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Tax Return - Business Travel Allowance

Why do you reckon its not worth looking at hotels? Too much hassle, or is there some contention with the ATO there?
Forum: Australia
Feb 22nd 2010, 10:54 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,061
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Tax Return - Business Travel Allowance

Thanks Spalen - really, really appreciate this.:thumbup:
Forum: Australia
Feb 22nd 2010, 10:29 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,061
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Tax Return - Business Travel Allowance

What a star! Just wanted to make sure the tax agent was aware of this (have heard that they don't always know about it).

Karma sent! :thumbup:
Forum: Australia
Feb 22nd 2010, 10:08 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,061
Posted By sprite_green

Tax Return - Business Travel Allowance

G'day.

I have been searching for the last hour but can't find it. :o

I remember reading on here that there is a daily tax allowance given (both for hotel and meals, etc.) for each overnight...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 20th 2008, 9:22 am
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Flights to the UK - January

Thanks P. Good site.
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 19th 2008, 8:44 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By sprite_green

Flights to the UK - January

Hello All - long time no post!

Wonder if anyone's got any suggestions.

Wife and kids need to head back to the UK mid-Jan for a week or so. Started to have a look at flights and can't believe...
Forum: The Barbie
May 19th 2008, 5:01 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,624
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Holidays & time off work

Hello all.

Regarding "Personal Leave" - understand that you don't want to be using it flippantly, but...

What normally happens at the end of the year if you haven't used it? Can you carry it...
Forum: Australia
May 10th 2008, 1:28 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,467
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Just finished unloading container from Crown...

5 weeks :(

Is that typical?
Forum: Australia
May 9th 2008, 9:05 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,467
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Just finished unloading container from Crown...

Fantastic - must be a good feeling!

Can I ask how long it takes after the ship arrives at the port? Our ship came in (!) on Wednesday last week, but don't know how long it's likely to be until we...
Forum: Australia
May 1st 2008, 3:26 pm
Replies: 126
Views: 17,491
Posted By sprite_green

Re: NO-NO's for the container

Wouldn't worry too much - probably just the shippers being over-cautious.
Forum: Australia
May 1st 2008, 11:20 am
Replies: 126
Views: 17,491
Posted By sprite_green

Re: NO-NO's for the container

Container arrives in 4 days time - although how long til we actually get our stuff, who knows!

We were told to take out any ink cartridges - don't think this is to do with AQIS, etc. - more that...
Forum: Australia
Apr 13th 2008, 3:10 am
Replies: 9
Views: 904
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Best phone/internet and cable/satellite provider in Manly (Technology not require

Fairly suitable.

Avalon, NSW - need to update my profile. Was Fleet - about 10 miles up the road from Hook!
Forum: Australia
Apr 13th 2008, 3:04 am
Replies: 9
Views: 904
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Best phone/internet and cable/satellite provider in Manly (Technology not require

You may want to have a look at this:

http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/

It allows searches by postcode/telephone number and has reviews of the various vendors' packages, etc.
Forum: Australia
Apr 1st 2008, 11:22 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,968
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Buying a car in Oz

Evening all!

Couple of quick questions for you:

1. Anyone bought anything through Pickles auctions? They seem to focus on Govt/Rental vehicles, seem reasonably priced too. Any feedback would...
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2008, 4:56 am
Replies: 51
Views: 4,112
Posted By sprite_green

Re: what exactly is foxtel?.....

Thanks CJ - useful resources!
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2008, 10:45 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 4,112
Posted By sprite_green

Re: what exactly is foxtel?.....

Thanks derab - not a teenage girl, but my middle-age wife! The UK is currently screening series 14. Anyone able to advise on channel and currently screening details?

SG
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2008, 7:55 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 4,112
Posted By sprite_green

Re: what exactly is foxtel?.....

Anyone? It's not for me, but is quite important for my other half (who has a serious dependency on ER).

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Australia
Mar 21st 2008, 8:59 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 4,112
Posted By sprite_green

Re: what exactly is foxtel?.....

Does anyone know if ER is screened on Aus TV? TIA.
Forum: Australia
Mar 20th 2008, 8:27 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,633
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Interest rates

Hmmm - basic question here, but...

Lots of the interest rates are tiered - e.g.

Balance Interest rate
$0 - $9,999 0.01%
$10,000 - $19,999 5.75%
$20,000 - $49,999 6.25%
$50,000 -...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 18th 2008, 2:21 am
Replies: 96
Views: 5,976
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Just did one of stupidest things of my life.

Yep - we've all done that one.

When I did it, we were going to a wedding that evening - every single person I spoke to couldn't take their eyes off it, and most of them knew immediately how it had...
Forum: Australia
Mar 17th 2008, 7:14 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 5,469
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Be aware of this rule - one way travel

Red - good job in getting the extra allowance. Unfortunately we validated last year - not to worry.

Couple of questions:

1. How did the "check-in" through to Sydney work for you? We will...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 17th 2008, 6:46 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 11,742
Posted By sprite_green

Re: SINGAPORE HOTEL.

Seaside - fantastic post, as always.

Regarding electronics - where would you recommend? We are thinking about picking up a laptop on the way through to Sydney (although prices seem fairly similar...
Forum: Australia
Mar 16th 2008, 6:22 am
Replies: 7
Views: 730
Posted By sprite_green

Re: Anything Else??? Waht Did I forget?

Did you turn the gas off?
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