Hi Maggie,
I think 489 visa is fine right? The only disadvantages are 1) is temporary; 2) you can't get Medicare and Centerlink benefits while on it. I'm not concerned about point 1 because on whichever visa you must have a job anyway, however I saw a lot of employers advertise their jobs for Australians and PR holders only, does that mean 489 visa holders can't apply for those job? As for point 2, realistically how beneficial is Medicare? Can I supplement that with private insurance? How expensive would the insurance be for me and my family of 3, 2 kids under 10 and a wife.
Regards,