Stacy053

Hi, We got married in the UK (fife) having lived in Sydney in the lead up. I can't remember all of the ins and out of giving notice however it was no problem for us. Either my parents picked up the form or we requested it to be sent to them. They filled it out and sent it back (or they send it to us to do and then send back) with birth certificates. As long as this was back to allow for the correct amount of notice time then thats fine. About 4 days before our ceremony we went to pick up the actual marriage certificate - this was the part we had to do in person. After the ceremony we dropped the signed certificate back at the registry. Our marriage certificate (and extra copies) was sent to us in Sydney a few weeks later. Sorry some of the details are not super clear, I just wanted to reassure you that you it can be done and you won't need to be back in the UK for weeks before the wedding. I'd recommend contacting the registry direct. Good luck

We easily fitted a king sized diven bed in the Large movecube plus lots of extras. Regarding the extra costs for Door-to-door. Are these custom fees? Or additional extras? Our cube has landed in the uk and we have paid the £360 for custom fees (as expected from quote and telephone conversations). I will be mad if there try to charge us more now!

Sorry to hear about your situation. I don't have any advice as such but I wonder if this other post could be from your son? http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/welcome/244644-i-have-fallen-love-want-move-australia-my-girlfriend-2.html

I'd recommend Erskineville and near by areas. There are lots of different types of properties - old terraces (maybe outside of budget) and units. Erskineville sits near two train lines so quick and easy access to CBD and beyond,also there is a direct bus to Coogee. I see people cycling to work (I presume the CBD) on bike lanes along Wilson Street or other streets. Sydney Park is really close by and we have cycled to Centennial Park a few times. There are a lot of new developments in Erskinveille but for now at least it has retained its 'village' charm. The new developments have kept rent prices competitive so you may score a 2bed for you budget or easily a big 1 bed in a complex with good facilities if that is what you want.

Not directly related to this post, however I have recently come across a font designed especially to help dyslexic people. I hope I am allowed to post a link (I have no affiliation) http://www.dyslexiefont.com/en/. I am am not, google 'dyslexic font'

I may be wrong but I don't think the 6 months have to be in 1 tax year. As long as it is 6 continuous months. There is a tool on ATO website to help work it out. EDITED: There is a calculation for the tax fee threshold to take into account exactly this situation. Unlike the UK you do not received the whole threshold amount, nor is it pro-rata. Is it something like $7K + x/month of stay. Up to maximum of $18200. Again, the ATO website can work this out for you.