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How's life in NZ/Aus?
Well, well well. Our very own NZ and Aus forum! To start us off I thought I'd make a thread for general/off-topic chat. Feel free to drop in to us and tell us how you're getting on, are you homesick, having a difficult time? If you have specific questions about travel or visas etc please start a new thread. This is for…
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Australian Skilled Migration Visa - Megathread
Just thought I'd drop a line to all forum members looking at migrating to Australia to advise that Australian Immigration (DIAC) will be changing the process of applying for a skilled migration visa. The Skilled Migrant Selection Register (SkillSelect) is a new program which will ensure the selection of the best and…
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Charter: Please read before posting
Hi all, This is a forum to discuss all things relating to visiting/living in Australia or New Zealand. There are a few basic rules, just to make sure we all play nice! 1) No personal abuse - attack the post, not the poster. Abuse, nastiness or harrassment of other posters will not be tolerated. This is a nice friendly,…
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Australia FAQ - Visas/Money/Flights/Driving questions you were about to ask
Frequently asked questions. Note nobody on boards is allowed help you choose a Visa or assist you in the process. We can share past experiences but In all cases you are the one making these decisions. I want to go on an ordinary holiday to Australia http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ $20 and can be done online What is a Working…
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Driving in Ireland with Oz licence - insurance
Hi folks Im back in Ireland, and im having trouble getting insurance for my small Fiat Punto. Each company have their own policies regarding insuring a vehicle thats over 10 years old and myself with an open Queensland licence. Alliance and Hibernian Aviva are willing to cover me, but i need a no claims bonus from oz from…
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website for holiday visa for australia
Does anybody know the website for applying for a 3-4 week holiday visa for australia?
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Trip to Melbourne
II am travelling to Australia with my husband and 20 two-year-old son and daughter 25 to Melbourne. So the plan is we will stay in Melbourne from the 24th to the 28th For Christmas and then we're heading up to Sydney over a few days road trip staying in Sydney for 2 nights taking in New Year's Eve. We're then. going to…
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Civil / Setting Out Engineer / Land Survey Jobs in Sydney, Australia
Hi, We are an Irish owned Land Surveying Company based in Sydney, Australia. Having been awarded new contracts, we are gauging interest in engineering professionals from Ireland in making the move to NSW, Australia. We have already sponsored a number of Irish citizens on 482 and 186 Visas over the past few years. Training…
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Wild Colonial Boy
I read an article by an Irish person complaining that Australia stole your song. However like many songs that begun as folk songs there are many versions but the version sung in Ireland is very different to the Australian version. We know that the song was reported as have been song during the Kelly's siege at Glenrowan.…
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Airline recommendations
Considering a trip to Australia with the family, departing Dublin in the summer. Travelling with young children. Interested to hear anybodies recommendations for airlines or ones to avoid?
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Electrician Seeking 189 visa
Hi all, Is it Vetasses or Trades Recognition Australia, the regulatory body to assess an electrician's qualifications whilst holding an Irish passport?
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2.5 Week Holiday in Perth
So myself, my wife and 2 kids (11 and 7) are going to visit a family member in Perth later this year. It is a long way to travel for 2.5 week holiday, we have made our peace with that travel aspect though, given we want to visit family. So the question I have is, while I have been to the east coast, I have actually never…
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Emigrating to Australia
Hi all, I was in Australia on a work-holiday visa many years ago. My dream was always to emigrate to Australia, but the life situation would not allow it. I am now in my forties, and living with parents and family, and feeling very, very depressed. I read the news every day and things in Ireland just seem to be not…
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Accomodation in Sydney
Hi all, My hubby and I hoping to go to Sydney in Oct for a month but have been checking accommodation..it's exorbitant even the airbnb's..we need to stay around Coogee or Randwick if possible. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. TIA.
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Parcel delivery time from Ireland to Australia?
I've prepared a Christmas gift parcel for my boyfriend who is in Australia (Adelaide if that makes any difference) and I'm just wondering should I send it now or would it arrive too soon? I've seen some people say that it takes 7-10 days for parcels to get there and I don't want it to arrive TOO early. I would much prefer…
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Refund on Working Holiday (417) Visa
I have decided I am not going to go to Australia even though I have paid and been granted a 417 Working Holiday Visa back in February of this year. I was wondering is it possible to get a refund for this application even though I have already been granted the Visa? Also can I apply again in the future even if I let this…
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Working in the mines in Australia
Hi, my daughter is heading to Australia in a few months. She heard so many stories about working in the mines and making loads of money etc. Is it true And if so which mine and is there work for women. Thanks
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Best currency card to bring on holidays
Hi all, Just looking for the safest and most convenient currency card to bring on holidays .I'm travelling to Australia soon and obviously don't want to bring cash so any suggestions would be welcome. TIA.
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Best time to book flights
Plan on travelling to Australia next February. Is there any advantage in booking flights far in advance or is there an optimum time?
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Convictions and 651 subclass E-Visa
I have applied for an Australian E visa and it was granted for a 3 month stay. I've 9 previous convictions for driving and an assault. I declared I didn't have any on visa and it was approved. Do they do any further checks on arrival in oz.
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Pharmacist Registration in Australia
Hi there, wondering if there’s any Irish pharmacists who’ve recently registered in Australia? I understand that the process requires and eligibility check followed by an exam and then some supervised practice. What I’m really looking for some info on is the supervised practice. Getting a lot of different information from…
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Heading to Australia
Hi all, Just looking for some advice.I'm hoping to go to Sydney in October and I'm wondering about a few things..do I need a special visa..do I have to get any shots before I go..any suggestions about places to stay or visit would be very much appreciated. TIA
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Headhunted by Oz Engineering Company
Hi All, I have been approached by an engineering firm within Oz to go work for them. My wife and I are interested (no kids) in taking up this opportunity if the financials can be agreed. The company will arrange my Visa, flights and accomodation until I get settled (Option to work in any of the major cities). Its at the…
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Moving to Australia with child visa.. HELP
hi all :) My partner and I are considering the move to Australia with our 2 year old child. We are struggling to find a visa that will let us take our child and also work? Any help or advice we be greatly appreciated. Thank You Ryan
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Irish pharmacist moving to Australia - job prospects
I have a query about opportunities in pharma companies in Australia using my Irish pharmacist degree but without sitting the Australian board exams I’m an Irish registered pharmacist thinking about moving to Australia. I’m not sure about investing in doing the board exams and having to be supervised for a while when…
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Buying a house at home from Australia
Hi all, with the ask AIB section closed I'll throw this up here instead. Has anybody gone through the process of buying a home back in Ireland? I'm aware you need circa 30% deposit and earn XYZ but has anybody actually gone through with it? What were the biggest issues? Do you rent it out? What are the tax implications?…
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Australian visa
Hey everyone! I'm a 27 year old nurse. Going to apply for a 1 year working holiday visa in Australia, and try to get sponsored while I'm over there to prolong my visa. My partner is 36, works with NGO. Does anyone know if I can get him in on my visa? Neither of us can afford the €3000 for the skilled worker visa!
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Working in Australia
Hi everyone, my husband would like to go to Australia for 3 months to work on a farm during harvest. We had planned on him getting a working holiday visa and that me and our two children would go on a holiday visa. After looking into the whv I’ve realised he cannot bring any dependents while on a whv. I’m just wondering if…
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Police vetting from my time in Australia
Has anybody who spent time in Australia had to get police vetting when they came back home for employment reasons ? Apparently for most airport jobs you need garda vetting plus vetting from the police in the country that you were staying with. I was 11 months over there. I spent most of my time in NSW if that helps.
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Working for the Harvest( Agricultural)in Australia
Is there a visa system in place that allows skilled agricultural machinery operators and truck drivers to work for 3-4 months or longer?. I believe it existed pre Covid and any accurate information on this would be appreciated.