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Forum: Australia
Aug 30th 2017, 12:54 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,432
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: Now Aus Citizen, only have UK passport that's only valid for 4 months...

Thank you everyone.

I had a feeling there would be issues/technicalities involved.

Taking all this in, if I was to make the trip I'd try the "fast tracked" Australian Passport option - but...
Forum: Australia
Aug 30th 2017, 5:16 am
Replies: 39
Views: 3,432
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Unhappy Now Aus Citizen, only have UK passport that's only valid for 4 months...

I've been in Australia 9 years, have citizenship, but never got round to getting an Australian passport.

Something has happened in the UK and I'm considering a trip back.

I just checked and my...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 13th 2011, 10:28 am
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: UK Magazines Delivered to Aus (Heat)

I link to 'subscriptions' via the magazines website took me back to the www.greatmagazines.co.uk website, but at a much reduced cost of 125 GBP
($195)

That works out at less than $3.85 delivered...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 13th 2011, 9:49 am
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: UK Magazines Delivered to Aus (Heat)

Cheers for that - I'll try our local...

@ $8.95, having it delivered to the door via the UK site still works out cheaper, but I'm not too bothered about the cost - more about which is easiest and...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 13th 2011, 7:20 am
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Question UK Magazines Delivered to Aus (Heat)

Firstly, don't judge me. I know this magazine is crap - but for some reason the better half used to enjoy her weekly Heat. She often picks up the UK edition of OK etc, but no where locally sells...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2011, 9:27 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: Student Loan: Feedback from people paying from Aus please...

Cheers for the link.

I'm pretty sure one of our bank accounts was left open, but I'm sure if (and I don't ever see it happening) we were to move back opening a bank account can't be that...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2011, 9:16 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: Student Loan: Feedback from people paying from Aus please...

Cheers for the info.



Any idea what the fee for a foreign card is? It might be easier if you maintain a UK bank account, but I really have no interest in doing this. I don't live in the UK...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2011, 10:16 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Question Student Loan: Feedback from people paying from Aus please...

Having done a quick search, most discusions regarding Students Loans are people asking "do I have to pay it...". I'm not asking how to dodge it, but would like information from people who are...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2010, 12:23 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 916
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: Living in Aus on 176 PR, Holiday to NZ - need anything special?

OK, sounds good.

Can anyone explain to me what the RRV (Returning Residents Visa) is, and why we don't need one / when would someone need one?

Cheers,
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 17th 2010, 10:02 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,559
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: "The More I Enjoy Australia The Less I Visit This Site". Discuss.

I spent hours on here whilst in the UK, it was an excellent resource, and I'd like to think I gave plenty back during that time.

But since arriving in 2008, I've not been on the site at all.

I...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2010, 9:58 am
Replies: 5
Views: 916
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Question Living in Aus on 176 PR, Holiday to NZ - need anything special?

Just had to blow the dust off my BE account details, it's been a while since I've been on here...

We are living in Queensland as permanent residents after validating our 176 visa on 07/08/2008.
...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 28th 2008, 11:06 am
Replies: 1,684
Views: 101,412
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: December 2007 Applicants

Congratulations Kati & Family.

I've not been on BE for a while, so a bit behind, but I hope everyone is getting on well with plans / progress / enjoying new lives down under...
Forum: Teaching
Aug 14th 2008, 9:56 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 22,467
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: Is a 3 year course with QTS valid in QLD Aus?

She did it all whilst in the UK a few months ago (takes a couple of months to be processed).

Also, she had to have specific reference reports filled out by head and deputy, as well as all the...
Forum: Teaching
Aug 13th 2008, 7:40 am
Replies: 57
Views: 22,467
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: Is a 3 year course with QTS valid in QLD Aus?

Just a quick update:

Kate is now registered to teach in Queensland!

http://www.qct.edu.au/Online/RegSearch/RegSearchDetail.aspx?RegNo=826209

We arrived last week, and got a personal email...
Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2008, 6:35 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 13,857
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: Townsville: Some more pics

Looking good!

I've never been up Mt Stuart yet. Will have to make a visit one we get there...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2008, 9:27 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 689
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: Tax on savings before TFN...

reading into this a bit further, am I right thinking that we don't pay tax on our original amount, only on the interest we generate each month?

So, if after we transfer our savings, after the...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2008, 9:19 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 689
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Tax on savings before TFN...

Hi,

We arrive in Aus on 7th Aug.

We've just set up our Westpac Accounts and registered and validated our Ozforex account the other day.

I've read, and the guy who set up our Westpac account...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2008, 8:35 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: Suggstions for Mobile Phone (TSV, QLD)

sounds good - I shall look into it!

Cheers,
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2008, 7:24 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 16,970
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: Claiming back UK tax / P85

Cheers,

just found and used this:
http://www.taxundo.com/Calculator.html

My last pay slip shows:
Pay: £6868.15
Tax: £1101.60

The calculator works out a refund of: £814.97
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2008, 4:33 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 16,970
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Claiming back UK tax / P85

Hi,

We leave the Uk on the 5th. Tecnically we get paid until August 31st (we're both teachers).

We spoke to our local tax office, but they were pretty unhelpful. They just told us to send in a...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2008, 4:29 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Car Insurance (TSV, QLD)

Hi,

What's the market for car insurance like?

We arrive in Townsville, QLD on the 7th Aug, and will be looking for a car soon after.

Any pointers, tips, suggestons, pro's/con's are...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2008, 4:25 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 489
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Suggstions for Mobile Phone (TSV, QLD)

We arrive in Townsville, QLD on 7th August...

Any pointers / tips for mobile phones? We're thinking PAYG will probably be fine until we've got a) regular income, b) friends to actually call,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 23rd 2008, 3:18 pm
Replies: 1,684
Views: 101,412
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: December 2007 Applicants

Right folks,

Congratulations to all the new visa grants - cracking news!
If you're still waiting, hold in there - not long now...

We waved goodbye to our boxes today and are now sat in a...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2008, 3:14 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 16,406
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)

Well, my second letter came today - but get this:



Lovely!

So worries over...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 23rd 2008, 12:06 pm
Replies: 1,684
Views: 101,412
Posted By Simon.and.Kate

Re: December 2007 Applicants

Hi guys,

quick one: what is the form 80? i can't see that we ever uploaded it...
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