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Forum: Australia
Aug 9th 2012, 12:15 am
Replies: 160
Views: 28,955
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: £100k Buying a car, ship it to Oz, sell it for Oz dollars?

I know a guy who works for Aston Martin in Aus, having come over here from the UK. My belief is that the price difference in luxury cars is just another example of Aussie price discrimination in a...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 8th 2012, 6:19 pm
Replies: 176
Views: 31,151
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: Citizenship Application, Test, Ceremony queries

Two separate and staggered online applications for citizenship - Sydney. Approximately 20 days later for test. Received approval 10 days after test. 20 days later still waiting for ceremony date.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 2nd 2012, 2:03 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,437
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: Attaching Documents to Visa Application

I've noticed problems for a few days now
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2012, 10:14 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,328
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: What is the point of Ebay Australia?

The point is that it is still cheaper to buy those items from UK/US and import (P&P included) that it is to buy them on sale here.
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2012, 3:57 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,328
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: What is the point of Ebay Australia?

I buy most things from Amazon US. I use a forwarding company. Large box costs c$300 to ship. Stuff includes rechargeable batteries, scooters, razors, clothing, shoes, tools, toys, vitamins,...
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2012, 5:19 pm
Replies: 304
Views: 49,552
Posted By spectralcluster

Talking Re: LAFHA under threat

I used to get LAFHA. As other people have mentioned, if you have a family on a 457 and live in NSW then it's not clear just how beneficial it is. It's not just issues related to school fees, overseas...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 13th 2011, 12:20 am
Replies: 1
Views: 877
Posted By spectralcluster

What if position is made redundant soon after PR ENS VISA granted?

If an employee has been sponsored for PR on a ENS 856 and the company, due to financial difficulties, then makes the employee (position) redundant soon after visa is granted, what happens? Presumably...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 19th 2011, 8:56 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 544
Posted By spectralcluster

856 PR appl. Spouse passport expired, grrr

Applying for PR. Just got email from DIAC requesting copy of spouses current passport. Of course it expired in Feb! :eek: (appl was lodged early Dec 2010). Migration agent didn't pick up on this and...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 3rd 2011, 10:18 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 972
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: Are Migration Agents Essential?

I know who I wouldn't use...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 3rd 2011, 10:15 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,237
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: Anyone had meds in LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE?

We went to knightsbridge, spitting distance from Harrods. I'm a bit short on time but the process was the same as that described above by OP
Forum: Australia
Dec 5th 2010, 2:02 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,299
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: Having a baby in Perth on a 457 with private health insurance restraints

We were on 457 (from UK) and hadn't completed the waiting period for obstetrics for health insurance. Wife gave birth here in public hospital no problem. We got it all on medicare.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 5th 2010, 1:08 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 985
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: police certificates

I assume you mean UK police checks? We had a problem in that the migration agent sent us out of date UK police check forms so had to re submit. Got delayed again as we'd moved house at the same...
Forum: Australia
Dec 5th 2010, 1:03 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,467
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: Air Fares to UK - why so expensive?

If you know you'll travel at least once a year then it might be worthwhile buying upfront a one way to UK and then a return from UK-Aus. Make sure the Aus-UK return portion is booked as far as...
Forum: Australia
May 15th 2010, 11:08 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 14,061
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: Buying from the UK - customs charges

I recently purchased a guitar from the US and had it sent to Aus. Cost in US was AUD$1350. Locally this guitar costs AUD$2590 (for the musos it's a fender stratocaster US deluxe).

The US retailer...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2009, 11:52 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 461
Posted By spectralcluster

Can anyone recommend a UK accountant ?

Apologies if this question or one like it has been posted already (I can't find it).

My cousin who now lives in Aus needs a UK accountant to sort out her last UK tax return. Can anyone recommend...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 23rd 2009, 11:39 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 515
Posted By spectralcluster

Schools fees 457->PR. don't have to pay on Applic. or when PR granted?

Hi,

I'm about to apply for PR from 457 status. Currently I pay school fees in NSW. I was wondering, at what point in the process am I no longer required to pay school fees, on application for PR...
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2009, 11:44 am
Replies: 17
Views: 9,252
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: ON A 457 VISA, Which Private Health Cover Provider to use ? Costs?

Similar thing happened to me. On a 457 I joined Peoplecare who informed that all was fine as long as I had a Medicare card. As UK has reciprocal healthcare agreement I got a Medicare Card albeit a...
Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2008, 2:56 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,067
Posted By spectralcluster

Pre-School Child Care Northern Beaches Sydney

Hi all,

Was wondering if anyone has any experience regarding pre-school child care (for that matter any form of nursery/child care) for 4 year child in Northern Beaches area. Specifically Manly...
Forum: Australia
Jan 22nd 2008, 2:48 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,576
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: Flying with children

I, too, recommend Singapore Air and a Singapore stop-over. The first time I did it with OH and 3.5 yr old and we stayed at Rasa Sentosa. Bear in mind the humidity!
Forum: Australia
Oct 9th 2007, 10:26 am
Replies: 1
Views: 497
Posted By spectralcluster

Physics teachers, any demand in Aus?

Hi, I was wondering if anyones knows whether there is any demand for physics teachers (for ages 12-18) in Aus. THanks
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 6th 2007, 11:52 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,997
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: WE WHOOPED THEM!!

Great match ('cause we won:thumbsup:). Watched it here in Aus. Slightly annoying as they fire TV ads at you whenever there's a slight pause. They also refer to "the English" rather than to "England"...
Forum: Australia
Oct 3rd 2007, 10:58 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: Short term 1-2 month lets in Sydney?

Securing a short-term let in Manly at a reasonable price is pretty difficult.

We initially stayed in short-term accomodation in Manly for $150 a night for 10days.

When you arrive get hold of a...
Forum: Australia
Sep 11th 2007, 5:27 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,301
Posted By spectralcluster

Re: Just signed lease, about to pay Bond BUT just discovered...

Thanks for the replies but staying is obviously an option I've thought of and have ruled it out for certain reasons. I spoke to reloc/migration agent and they believe it's material nondisclosure to...
Forum: Australia
Sep 11th 2007, 2:22 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,301
Posted By spectralcluster

Just signed lease, about to pay Bond BUT just discovered...

Would like some advice quickly on this. Recently arrived in Sydney. Just found a nice rental, signed lease yesterday. This was all arranged through the landlord who didn't use an agent.

I've just...
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