Hi Kezzles / Ozmaniac
Many thanks for your posts.
Kezzles - We'd be going straight onto a 457 as it would be a new employer, we'd then have to hope for PR after the 2 years etc. My current employer has offices there, but that didn't come to anything, hence the reason I had to look elsewhere. I'd feel more comfortable if I was going out on a 457 with my current employer as you'll know the ropes, but its not going to be this for me. As you say, I know its a risk, we'll see how it goes. All the very best with your situation.
Ozmaniac - Its a fair point, however, we have that covered. My new employer is paying for the kids (x2) schooling until we get PR and we're aware that we wont get any access to benefits until then either. Thanks for highlighting this though. I'm speaking to them tonight and I will be discussing the 187 option.
Cheers for now.