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Thank you

Thank you you for that, there's quite abit I'll be able to include, I'll apply whilst we're over in Australia Doyou know if the fee payable is per visa applicant (there's 4 of us), or just per family application ? Thanks again for your reply

To be fair that's what we thought

We went to Australia in 2012 but were unable to secure work, and also my father was fighting cancer, so we had to return to the UK. Our PR visa expires next month but we will be in Australia when this happens, we are having another reccie to see if things have improved any and if we can secure work. We are hoping to apply for a RRV whilst in Australia and your post has given me some hope, we really don't want our dream to emigrate to be over ... what do they class as compelling and compassionate reasons ?

We visited WA a few years back from May to July and it was lovely, we were in shorts and t.shirts every day and spent many days on the beach. It was better weather than back in the UK's summer. We did have some rain and storms and it did cool at night but compared to what we experience here it was lovely. Weathers one of those things, it will be what it will be, but I don't think it will spoil your trip, we're heading over June to August and can't wait ... Have fun

Thanks for the replies, not looking that good then !!

Thank you for the information

Just wondering what work is like for Brickies at the moment in Perth or Adelaide.... Which state would be best ? thanks Tracey

Thank you, did you just email the form or send a copy of the new passport ?

Currently in the UK looking at going to Australia in June.

Hi has anyone updated their passport information? I'm unable to do it online as we used an agent and they dealt with the login and passwords, they are no longer trading so I can't get it from them. The form itself is quite straight forward, I'm just unsure of where to send it and if I need the new passport verified first and if I can get a stamp put into them ... 3 of the 4 of us have new passports !!! Does anyone know if I can email the form ? Thanks to anyone who can offer any guidance. Tracey

Thank you for your reply KLO, I thought they would remain in the same school year, they'll just be in it longer lol (that will please them !)

Hi Kai We use Moneycorp, we find them really professional and got a competitive rate. Tracey

This is the one thing that has been confusing me (doesn't take much !!). I have a son who is year 9 in Uk and will be 14 in December, my second son is year 7 and is 12 next May. am I right in thinking that when we go to Perth next year they will be year 7 and 9 still ?

Thanks for the replies

I was wondering how rent is payable, ie is it weekly, 4 weeks in advance or pro rata per calendar month, I appreciate that a bond is also payable.

The Gower Peninsula is absolutely stunning, amazing scenery and beaches and very reasonably priced we love it there x

Wishing you all the best, we had a similar experience where we were in Oz for 12 weeks and ended up coming back, we have 2 years left on our visa and I'm hoping that we can get back over. I'll be looking out for that 6 month positive post, but if you end up back here then at least you'll know for sure :-) good luck x

Not sure ... we sold everything and made the move in 2012 just as everything seemed to die !!!! Stuck it out for a while but we were eating into our savings so came back to the UK as OH went straight back on site the next day and money was coming in. visa expires 2016 desperate to go back but concerned about the work situation.

Thank you

Thanks for the quick reply it was dead when we came over in 2012 so good to hear it's booming.

Thank you .... I thought you had to be in Australia to apply :-)

Hi I was just wondering how the work front was currently for brickies in Perth ? thank you

Hi do you have to actually be in Australia to apply for a RRV or can this be done whilst living in the Uk ? Also is there a minimum amount of time that you should have been an Australian resident for this to be granted and does anybody know how long they normally last for if successful ? Thank you

Hi I've tried to pm you but it says that you don't accept Pm's ???