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Youe EOI will be free. If you get an invite then you pay for it. Obviously you'll need to get your skills checked first from AITSL.

Thanks @Skani that’s really helpful

Sounds good. What about the 4,640 AUD visa cost ? Will they just be charged if I get an invitation ?

I don’t know of any car dealers in T’ville or Charters, but the distance between the two is a 1.5 hour trip. The road is generally good to excellent with a few downhill curves…And a great number of ’lead feet’ drivers! In my day, several years ago, CH used to be called “The World” by the locals and it had the first stock exchange in Australia. cheers, Bobj.

Have you considered the 870? You can get a maximum of 2 of these at 5 years duration each. That would likely see you through to grant of your 143. You do have to leave Australia after one and stay offshore for 90 days but that aside it might work for you. Please do speak to a professional though before doing something that may not be your best option (I am no expert) Alan who has commented above is a highly regarded migrant agent. You’d do well to reach out to him.

I'm looking at used cars since I've seen Australia is also having the problem of long wait times when ordering new, currently 7-9 months in UK. I'm wondering if anyone recommends any places in the Townsville area. I'll need to get a car asap when I arrive to not waste money hiring one for an extended time. Also any recommendations on types of cars to get? I've been reccommended to go with Japanese, Korean or Australian makes. I'm used to driving a Toyota Yaris Cross and wouldn't mind a similar self charging hybrid or maybe just the regular Yaris. I'll be living in Charters Towers and work commute will only be max 5-10mins plus trips to Townsville and the local area. The roads are all sealed I think so assuming I don't need a 4/AWD.

Why is the OP getting a tax code from HMRC? He states that he hasn't had a rise in his state pension in the five years since he's been in Australia. (which we don't). So you would assume he is tax resident in Australia. I don't think we have the full facts and he may need advice from a tax agent.

Hi there, we applied for 190 Visa on May 2023 and has been on bridging visa since then. During this, I got pregnant and had a baby on March. Unfortunately we had a rough experiencing during birthing and baby got sick in her initial days. She recovered very well but doctors have said she *might* be at risk of developmental delays due to difficult birth. Present day, she is doing well and so far there has been no signs of any concerns. She has been checked and Paediatrician said she is growing age appropriately. But the physiotherapist from child development services will keep her under monitoring for early intervention. Will this affect our application? What can we do to help our case? Thank you in advance for your help!

Yes but the question was about the UK tax code not the treatment of the income in Australia

Been researching trampoline brands also. Was leaning towards Springfree as have a few friends with them who have only good things to say. But I did this quiz which recommended me the Vuly Ultra. https://bouncearena.com.au/quiz/ Now I'm stuck trying to decide between a regular trampoline and a non-spring one... and I read somewhere that the springless ones aren't as bouncy? Anyone have thoughts on this?

The private pension may be deducting tax at source you should be able to check the statements. You can opt to have no tax deduction by HMRC. you complete a form and send it to the ATO who verify your status and tell HMRC who then tell the pension company to stop deducting tax. I assume you must be reporting tax already paid to the ATO? If you are not sure it is time to consult an accountant who understands Uk pensions paid to Aus residents.

All UK pensions whether state or private are taxed in Australia.

It's the private pension most likely as that's UK derived income

Yeah just two of us, and I may have chosen to forget some of the costs to soften the blow as time has passed

That sounds like you did it a bit on the cheap, to be honest. I've a mate who moved over about 2 years ago who splashed nearly $65k just on the move alone. Mind you, he did fly the four kids and the two adults out in J, so that would bump it.

I wrote a post once about our path to getting here and being settled in a rental property. Now we probably spent more than some would be we weren't *exuberant* in our choices. I can't find the post, but from recollection we spent over $40k on relocation and visa stuff between deciding to go and actually being in our rental (that doesn't include the $35k for a new car either). Our migration agent was about $3,200 of that total cost and worth every cent

Yes, but to be fair, W.A has lots of resources. We're better holding on to them than getting rid of them...

Yes very true, everyone thinks it won't happen to them but it can and it does. In our office we decided to stop focussing on one area of the market that was not as busy as we imagined it was going to be. This meant we ended up having to make some redundancies including a couple of people who had moved their families over (2 adults 3 kids of school age) expecting to make their life over here (including selling up back home). Unfortunately once you get the news you have 88 days to find a new job and get the sponsorship transferred (which is a large paperwork activity that doesn't happen overnight) or you have to leave the country. A 482 is good for those who want a short adventure or those who are aware and willing to take the risk but it's not the nirvana guaranteed path to PR everyone suggests it is...

This sounds like good old ping ponging to me. UK is a congested basketcase and with young children I would seriously consider no more 'pinging' Presumably you are not talking southern England? obviously many parts of the UK are considerably cheaper to live than Sydney (anywhere outside of London and home counties) I will never leave Australia to live in the UK, and I was the British one initially! I'm from the home counties which probably explains why I am so anti UK

You haven’t been to Blighty for some time..

even more reason to be on the hills above the city to the west!

I sort of agree with you about the politicians but who are you calling morons? The politicians or the general public?

Yes, agree with the suburbs to avoid given by Toots. Ravenswood and Rocherlea in particular regularly feature at the top of the social problem hierarchy. Some low lying areas of Launceston are prone to flooding: these are detailed on overlay maps here - Launceston Draft LPS - C12.0 Flood-Prone Hazard Areas Overlay 11k and 55k - Exhibited Version (planning.tas.gov.au) There are also some pleasant villages within commuting distance of Launceston eg. Evandale, Perth, Longford, Carrick.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/family-visa-processing-priorities/parent-visas-queue-release-dates See here. Specifically:

Do you lose your queue date when apply for the contribution aged parent visa 864. => Yes, you do. You only retain your application lodgement date if you withdraw a non Contributory Parent visa application when submitting a Contributory Parent visa application. Ministerial Direction 103 refers. Best regards.