Dominic Thompson

Hi there, My daughter is studying overseas in Aus for the next few years. Please does anyone know if it's ok to keep her ISA here in the UK ? Many thanks Dominic

Thanks !

Hi there, Please can anyone recommend some pet insurers for my daughters cats who are coming out to Aus soon ? Kind regards Dominic

Thanks for that, we've put in to cancel it last night.

Hi there - thanks for that. Noted about the scams they looked abit dodgy and I couldn't see how they could fast track the Aus government so have avoided. Just for info we just used the app Australian ETA and got it done within an hour so can recommend that ! Now have an ETA 601. Just need the 482 to come through...

Hi All, My wife has applied for a 651 eta tourist visa on the 30/01 for a last minute trip to Aus to get my daughter settled in Uni out there and they are flying on the 5th Feb (Daughter's fine and is going out on her student 500 visa which she got early Jan) Because of time constraints is there anyone who has used an express visa service/app that can process a visa quickly and also can it be done along with the application to the standard 651? So applying for 2 visas effectively or should we cancel the std Gov't one ? (If you are wondering why we left it so late it's because I was supposed to fly out with daughter end Jan with the company on my 482 which still hasn't come through despite going in end Oct - is taking ages !! and we can't wait any longer as she starts Uni on the 11th Feb) Many thanks in advance Dominic

Thankyou for the information, much appreciated

Thanks for the info

Hi there, My daughter is due to start Uni at UQ next year, just wondering if anyone knows the income tax rate she would pay on any part-time earnings or if there is a tax free threshold ? She will be hoping to get a part time job while studying. Many thanks

Thanks for all the replies I think it's for an employer as part of their requirements rather than for the visa which I don't know if it's been applied for, maybe another medical lies ahead after this one but it's very detailed so might cover both Cheers

Sorry didn't say ! - am in UK hoping to go to Aus and yes I'll give them a call Thanks for the lead

Hi there, As part of my job application I have been asked to do a pre-employment health assessment which I took to the GP. GP got half way through and said it's too involved have to use a specialist who can do all the things required on the form. Eye tests, hearing test, urine test / drugs screening, spirology (lung function) plus some very basic fitness and movement tests. I've tried about 7 places but to no avail they all come back and say they can't help with this. Please does anyone know a company preferably based in London that can do these sorts of things. Kind regards Dominic

Thankyou all for the advice, think we'll probably end up bringing them out then ! Kind regards

Many thanks for the info - appreciated

Hi there, I know it can be subjective about what to bring or not but have a good Samsung fridge freezer, (cost about £1000 in 2014) and a condensing dryer and washing machine both about 4 years old - I'm getting shipping quotes soon but wondered if there was a rough rule of thumb about if it paid to bring these items or not. Especially the fridge freezer as wondered if these travel well. Many thanks Dominic