roseberry

Oh I see so, this is the latest version of the form? Quite different to what I would have filled in for my previous visa I think. Thank you very much for all your help with this matter

Thanks you for that, where did you find that information? I looked at the form and it just asks if you have "been convicted of a crime or offence in any country (including any conviction which is now removed from official records). I know that ticket infringement offences don't appear on your criminal record, but I still don't know if it would count as an 'offence' that I've been 'convicted' for...

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Also, does anyone know if I need to declare the fine on the Incoming Passenger Cards/Form 80 if I sign it? I have been trying to contact agents but no luck, does anyone know of someone that I could contact who might be able to help me? Thanks again.

Thank you so much for telling me that, I feel a whole lot better Do you think then that if I do have to pay fine it would be better to declare it on my incoming passenger cards/Form 80? Many thanks again.

I have a question which if anyone could help me with I would be most grateful.

I was recently issued a ticket infringement notice (a $180 fine) for failing to produce a valid ticket. I was told I have grounds to contest it, but if I'm turned down and have to pay, I am wondering how this will affect my visa (if at all).

I am on stage 1 of the defacto partner visa, and will be eligible to apply for stage 2 (PR) early next year. If I have to do another Form 80, will I have to declare the transport infringement notice? I don't know if it counts as a criminal offence or not. From what I understand, Vic Police do NOT include these infringements on your police check, but I have also heard that infringements like this which include a fine are technically a criminal offence. So does receiving and paying the fine count as a 'criminal conviction'? I am also not sure if I would need to declare in on my incoming passenger cards when I come back from visits to the UK.

It might seem small, but I am really upset about this whole thing. If I end up having to pay the fine, I am really worried that it will affect my chances of getting PR next year. I don't want to declare it on Form 80/passenger cards if I don't need to, but if I have to then obviously I will. If anyone knows whether offences like this do need to be declared or not, or knows where I can find out this information, I would be most grateful,

Thank you,

Rose