Gethsemene

I don't know if I qualify as 'about your age' anymore (am 28), but there are quite a few young brits about Hobart. Where abouts will you be based? The closer into the city the easier you will find it to socialise. Ben

Not sure if this is the correct thread, but I came out last year on a temp visa and then applied and got permanent residency. When I arrived I searched online for private health insurance and went with HIF, not because they were the cheapest, but because they had the best package. On the phone I explained my position as a resident for tax purposes, but on a temp visa and gave my medicare details (reciprocal card at that point), what was never explained to me was that the cover they gave me (temporary resident cover) does NOT cover me for tax purposes with reference to the medicare levy. I discovered this today having received an additional bill of over $2k surcharge for not having private insurance. Lesson learned, but advice for those coming out, check your cover exempts you from the medicare surcharge, or you may regret it!!! Ben

Melbourne, now my only decision is whether to get evidence in my passport or not, doesn't seem much point to me tbh.....

Just to blow people's mind, I just got my confirmation of Visa approval, I applied on the 30th of January 2013 and was approved dated 15th of April! Submitted DRC through a migration agent (shout out to Andre at myaustralianvisa) with more points than the west coast mainline, but still nice to get it so quick!!! Ben

Just to add my (fairly new) timeline: Applied DRC through MA 30/01/2013 instant acknowledgement email + bridging visa grant, not heard anything and not expecting to for a few months