coastie

Just to add my story... I bought my car from the UK 18 months ago and now I'm shipping it back again. I've gone from a 20ft to 40ft which didn't cost a lot more. I had accumulated extra stuff so had to do it anyway. When it arrives in the UK, I'll get the car insured and then drive to the nearest MOT (which you are legally allowed to do). Get an MOT. You've then got 14 days to sort out the new rego plate with the DVLA (80 GBP plus cost at Halfords to make the plate up). Coastie.

I'll be moving back to England (Somerset) in January when my current work contract finishes. Currently living in Adelaide. I love Adelaide but my heart is in England. Coastie.

Sorry a bit late but the feedback I've got from several defence companies is that there are very few defence jobs being advertised and, when they do advertise, they get lots of applicants who are already Australian Citizens. Therefore no incentive to go through the Citizenship Waiver process. Coastie.

If you are taking the lamps then surely the light bulbs will still fit. It makes no odds where the lamps are ? Am I missing something?

Many thanks for your reply Boberts. Nobody in the UK, apart from my mother knows my address in Australia so I should be okay. Coastie.

I was amused / shocked / intrigued at the news reporting here (Aus). I agree with you. They just don't report half the stories. ABC isn't too bad though. Also you'll be watching the news and all of a sudden someone walks in and try's to sell you a set of stoneware pots and pans! Bizarre!

I would love to live out of the city but there aren't any skilled jobs. Also what about South Australia?

Hi, I don't want to go into any detail but there is a chance that someone may make a claim against me in the UK small claims court. As I am now an Australian Permanent Resident, can they still do that? How will they contact me? How will they get the money if they win? Any advice would be appreciated. Coastie.

Thanks for the info. I've signed up and the call quality has been excellent! Coastie.

Wales (anywhere)

Our cats results came back after 4.5 weeks. Don't know why it took so long but we got the positive result anyway.

Saying goodbye to my mum.

All reputable agents should offer a free initial consultation. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Buy a nice new MacBook Pro at Singapore airport on your way over. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Visa Debit card? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I used True Blue and had no issues. They helped me a lot with my skills assessment. Apart from my skills assessment issue (engineer with no degree), the rest of my visa application was straight forward. Coastie. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

House sold! Full asking price. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Dropped my car off at Southampton docks.

One way flight booked ... Birmingham -- Dubai -- Adelaide. Leaving 30th September. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

Why not apply in another state? It's on WA's list?

Nope

I take lots of photos when on holiday or travelling anywhere. I used the dates of the photos to fill in Form 80. Although my CO didn't ask for it in the end.

Wrong attitude. If you turn up in Australia expecting just to be given a job, then you'll never get one.

House gone on the market today.

Hi. Sorry I should have said owned and used overseas for 12 months. I don't know if that UK 6 months qualifies but I one of the mandatory documents is a registration document for the last 12 months in your name.