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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 12th 2009, 9:57 am
Replies: 5
Views: 736
Posted By peterh

Re: Advice on temporary & permanent visas please!!

It is a complete minefield. If you have a family and want to immigrate either for TR or PR it is:

bloody expensive!
a lot of hassle!!!!!
you get little help without having to pay someone
the uk...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 12th 2009, 9:49 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,515
Posted By peterh

Re: 457 Visa's and Life in Oz

why are you a super moderator then?
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 11th 2009, 4:52 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,515
Posted By peterh

Re: 457 Visa's and Life in Oz

I think this probably just underlies some ignorance and isolation on part of some Aussies/Immigrants/Citizens/whatever you want to call them.

But this kind of attitude is common everywhere I think...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 11th 2009, 3:18 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,515
Posted By peterh

Re: 457 Visa's and Life in Oz

All Ozzies are 'immigrants'. Only the Aboriginies are indigenous.

99% true is better than I could have dreamed of from someone living in Oz, but thanks anyway.

This text is intended for Brits...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 11th 2009, 1:23 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,515
Posted By peterh

Smile 457 Visa's and Life in Oz

Hi Guys.

This is just to follow-up on another similar thread which I cant now seem to find.

For Brits who are planning on coming out to Oz, I have compiled a list here for you to look at and...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2009, 4:21 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 11,949
Posted By peterh

AUSTRALIA - What you should know b4 u go!

OK, so have decided the UK is too depressing and cold for you and the sunshine becons from the southern hemisphere. I understand how you feel.

If you dont know much about Oz but have decided to...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2009, 4:52 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,165
Posted By peterh

WEST BRISBANE FAMILIES

Family with young children (1yr-9yrs) from the UK looking to meetup for short family days out, meet up, chats, playgrounds and coffee meetups etc. Ideally families based in Western Brisbane area...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 4th 2009, 4:27 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 868
Posted By peterh

Re: Have we any hope?

What is your age? If you are both under 45 and have good english you probably stand a very good chance of getting in the country. It can take some time though and cost quite a lot of money - you...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2009, 4:09 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,020
Posted By peterh

Re: One-off Rudd Payment $1000

Thanks. Do you know if you had to be resident for the WHOLE tax year, or any part of it?
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2009, 3:28 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,020
Posted By peterh

One-off Rudd Payment $1000

Does anyone know if UK 457 holders who have been in the country since March 2008 will be eligible for this windfall?
Forum: Australia
Jan 28th 2009, 12:09 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 11,949
Posted By peterh

Re: Migration to Oz - Hard Facts

There are some people on here posting things which are misleading - see LAFHA. You don't 'need' to have a home only 'need an address' in the UK - do you think the ATO are that stupid? You fail to say...
Forum: Australia
Jan 28th 2009, 12:02 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 11,949
Posted By peterh

Re: Migration to Oz - Hard Facts

Lets just be careful how you word our statements here on getting PR. You cannot just pitch-up on the shores of Oz with a TR 457 visa in Oz and immediately apply for PR. What would be the point in...
Forum: Australia
Jan 28th 2009, 11:49 am
Replies: 100
Views: 11,949
Posted By peterh

Re: Migration to Oz - Hard Facts

If you need any evidence of how difficult, frustrating and stressful the whole process can often be (for most) then just read the pages of this forum. See 'immigration delays' 44,000 views on that...
Forum: Australia
Jan 28th 2009, 11:39 am
Replies: 100
Views: 11,949
Posted By peterh

Re: Migration to Oz - Hard Facts

You mean temporary residents 555?

No, if you came to work in the uk from Oz you would probably not be entitled to state benefits. You would probably get NHS treatment for free though, currently. ...
Forum: Australia
Jan 28th 2009, 11:13 am
Replies: 100
Views: 11,949
Posted By peterh

Re: Migration to Oz - Hard Facts

Benefits - family assistance and support for children, tax benefits for families, help with school and nursery fees (I'd guess with that kind of sweeping comment you don't have children, and have a...
Forum: Australia
Jan 28th 2009, 9:21 am
Replies: 100
Views: 11,949
Posted By peterh

Re: Migration to Oz - Hard Facts

Having moved from UK to Oz and been here 12 months I can talk from recent experience. I just hope this prepares and helps other families who might be considering a move from the UK and who might be...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2009, 7:49 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 11,949
Posted By peterh

Re: Migration to Oz - Hard Facts

The immigration site wording for Employer Obligations is frankly fiction, in practice. You WILL have to pay ALL your own hospital bills on a 457 (I have worked for a hospital and a university and it...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2009, 5:05 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 11,949
Posted By peterh

Re: Migration to Oz - Hard Facts

It is a statutory requirement of a 457 that you have private health insurance.
You have to pay it yourself. State hospitals are pretty grim at the moment and lack of funding is a huge issue. If a...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2009, 4:01 pm
Replies: 100
Views: 11,949
Posted By peterh

Migration to Oz - Hard Facts

OK, so you have decided to migrate to Oz. Well we have done it and can talk from personal experience. If you are not commited to turning your life upside down for 6-24months then dont even begin! The...
Forum: Australia
Oct 19th 2008, 6:35 pm
Replies: 339
Views: 30,457
Posted By peterh

Re: Mummy meets south brisbane

I can't reply or PM anyone because the administration says I need to have sent 3 previous posts - which I now have done. Anyone got an idea how to fix this?

I wanted to contact Joh to ask about...
Forum: Australia
Oct 19th 2008, 4:51 pm
Replies: 339
Views: 30,457
Posted By peterh

Re: Mummy meets south brisbane

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Forum: Australia
Oct 19th 2008, 4:47 pm
Replies: 339
Views: 30,457
Posted By peterh

Re: Mummy meets south brisbane

Hi. UK family of 6. Amelia 9yr, Lara 5yrs, Alexander 3, Edward 1. Certainly interested in talking and meeting for coffee with any UK families in Brisbane area. We are near Fig Tree Pocketon the West...
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