pfeds

I feel a pm on the way...

I want to ship my car over, but I have very little free time to go through the motions. I want a company to do it for me and just tell me what documents to provide and where to sign etc. Has anybody used an import company in Perth? Are there any? My car is in the UK rusting away on my parents driveway, mush to their disgust. I have a defacto spouse visa so believe the best way is for my partner to import the car and for me to submit a letter saying it's my vehicle but will be imported under her name.

You forgot to state the excessive use of the Australian language :em4500:

That's great news. I'm 34, single, and gay. x

If you tell them they might send you a bottle of champagne.

:em3600:

The potatoes in Brisbane are better.

Sounds like this is the way to go. The car's only worth a few k so it's not as if I'll be doing it for profit. How can they say no?

My point was more about the mindset. I heard a story about a girl who moved from Canada to Brisbane. She hated Canada. She hated Brisbane too so moved to Perth. She hated Perth. Point is, some people hate wherever they live. It's not always about the place, it's about the mindset. I thought Australia would be paradise until I moved here. When I did I just found it different, and the things that were different I hated because I wasn't used to them. I hated that most people I met in Perth were millionaires, and I hated that it was 40 degrees on Christmas Day instead of being cold and wet. It took me a long time to realise things were simply different, and not necessarily bad or worse. I spent 2 years going back and forth to England. I find I miss England, but when I'm in England I miss Australia. In technical terms, I'm f*cked, basically. I can tell you Miss tfarell, if you go back to Ireland you'll be regretting not sticking it out in Brisbane. Brisbane is a lovely place and has lots to offer. In time you'll see through the homesickness and see that. Surely that's worth experiencing? Stop thinking of it as a permanent thing. Your husband is working which should help. Convince yourself you'll see it through for another 6 months, enjoy it, then you can decide then if you want to go back to Ireland. I live in Perth. I love Perth. It's not paradise, but it doesn't matter. It's still pretty good. Who cares about the economy? It means didley squat.

Good thinking, that didn't occur to me. I'll look into it.

I just read I need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Is that true? I have a car rusting away on my parents drive. They hate it being there, I want it here. I have another year on the 309 before it should become a more permanent visa. I don't even know whether I'd become a permanent resident then...?

Stop being a wuss. Oz is great!

Ha ha, I'm glad I got through that dark phase as otherwise I wouldn't have been surfing today and barbecuing a nice tasty steak tonight ;o)

Thanks so much for the help, it's really appreciated. I know my parents have considered it. My Dad's brother lives here as do his children and grand children, and he would be happy to move here. My Mum procrastinates but she speaks of visas every now and then. I believe they're on the fence so wanted to give them some facts and figures to get them thinking. I wouldn't force them here, and I know it wouldn't be an easy move for them. They have the money but also the notion it's mine and my sister's inheritance. I'd rather they moved here than kept the money. My sister is 36, attractive, and for some reason single. She would love to live here and wants to visit. If she can come here for 6 months I'll have to do my best to introduce her to all the Aussie men I know...

I started reading the Parent Visa thread but it's endless and I'm meant to be working... I've been in Oz 3 years, and currently on a 2 year temporary partner visa which should hopefully be made permanent in 10 months. It's been a hard battle persuading my parents to move here but I'm sure they would love it. I can tell they've been on the fence for a while. In short, what would they need to get here? How much will it cost? Will they need to prove capital and if so how much? Do I need a permanent visa before they can apply? I'd rather they spent more money and got here quickly than have to wait years. They're in their mid-sixties now. Another issue is my sister. She would jump at the chance to live in Australia, so if my parents came I would hope she could come too. She's anorexic which I believe could be a big problem, but has recently had tests to prove she is currently healthy with no medical issues. Could she come on a parent visa or would she need to find another way? It was very hard for me to get to Oz and I'm a professional, where as she lacks any substantial qualifications and skills. Any advice appreciated. I'm only looking for short answers at the moment as can research more when I get time.