paul1977 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 My passport run out in febuary, I went online and nearly fell over when I was going to be charged $288 for renewal ( British) I noticed it was only £72 renewing it from the uk. I felt again I was being ripped off in Australia so I write to the british government and said how disgusted I was by paying more than double the price for the same product. Fast forward 2 months and the price has now been reduced to £102 ( $180) all up. Now I don't think that I personally made it happen myself but I like to think that it helped by raising my voice. So it brings me onto the whinging pome saying.... You stand there mr Australian all proud that you don't whinge and get on with it.. Ever wondered why your country's 20 years behind the modern world...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 My passport run out in febuary, I went online and nearly fell over when I was going to be charged $288 for renewal ( British) I noticed it was only £72 renewing it from the uk. I felt again I was being ripped off in Australia so I write to the british government and said how disgusted I was by paying more than double the price for the same product. Fast forward 2 months and the price has now been reduced to £102 ( $180) all up. Now I don't think that I personally made it happen myself but I like to think that it helped by raising my voice. So it brings me onto the whinging pome saying.... You stand there mr Australian all proud that you don't whinge and get on with it.. Ever wondered why your country's 20 years behind the modern world...? I really dont think you had anything to do with it! They have moved the processing of UK passports back to the UK instead of New Zealand therefore the cost has gone down as they dont need the processing centre in NZ now. https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/reduction-in-passport-fees-for-uk-citizens-overseas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 I really dont think you had anything to do with it! They have moved the processing of UK passports back to the UK instead of New Zealand therefore the cost has gone down as they dont need the processing centre in NZ now. It moves 9000 miles further away and the price halves.. Brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 It moves 9000 miles further away and the price halves.. BrilliantNo it went back to where it was done originally therefore the need for a processing centre in NZ is no longer and they have passed the savings on to the people requiring passports. They didnt have too, could have left it the same price - then that would have given you something else to whinge about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Should keep a better grip on your household paperwork.:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 No it went back to where it was done originally therefore the need for a processing centre in NZ is no longer and they have passed the savings on to the people requiring passports. They didnt have too, could have left it the same price - then that would have given you something else to whinge about! That would of been another letter to the government. Remember if you don't complain nothing changes ..!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 That would of been another letter to the government. Remember if you don't complain nothing changes ..!!By the time you have sent all these complaint letters you will have used up all the saving you made on your new passport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 We just renewed our two youngsters passports from here filled the forms in did the photos blah blah blah, sent off in recorded mail envelope paid the online uk passport office £144 for the two renewals (thats inclusive of special recorded delivery and P&P). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Paul.....go to Melbourne and let it all out. Perths a go go for all willing to seek....but not for you. Passport prices are what they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Paul.....go to Melbourne and let it all out. Perths a go go for all willing to seek....but not for you. Passport prices are what they are What's a go go ....? Is it something to do with Thailand...?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 No it went back to where it was done originally therefore the need for a processing centre in NZ is no longer and they have passed the savings on to the people requiring passports. They didnt have too, could have left it the same price - then that would have given you something else to whinge about! Pretty simple isn't it. Maybe the Kiwis got sick of the whinging poms and sent them packing ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 We just renewed our two youngsters passports from here filled the forms in did the photos blah blah blah, sent off in recorded mail envelope paid the online uk passport office £144 for the two renewals (thats inclusive of special recorded delivery and P&P). Bargain maaaaaaate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach pig Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Pretty simple isn't it. Maybe the Kiwis got sick of the whinging poms and sent them packing ?????? More like the Brit government was sick of expats complaining about getting ripped off .gud on ya paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 More like the Brit government was sick of expats complaining about getting ripped off .gud on ya paul Who's Paul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Who's Paul? Are you having a blonde day? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Are you having a blonde day? :laugh: I must be........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I must be........... Drank too much VB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach pig Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Drank too much VB No that's me but not VB ,do you know what vb stands for here its too rude to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach pig Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Who's Paul? Paul 1977 your nemesis lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Paul.....go to Melbourne and let it all out. Perths a go go for all willing to seek....but not for you. Passport prices are what they are Passport prices are now do to the likelihood due to complaints of being ripped of. Don't accept things without complaint . Perth is a what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Drank too much VB No not too much to drink but I was drinking Carlsberg, in an Irish bar, served by a Scot in Antwerp. No wonder this poor little Aussie is confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 No not too much to drink but I was drinking Carlsberg, in an Irish bar, served by a Scot in Antwerp. No wonder this poor little Aussie is confused. That's a mind boggler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf N Turf Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Dear Paul, I read your post this morning and was moved. Your endless negativity, sweeping generalisations and constant misery are an inspiration. Not just in this post but in many more before. Yes, I thought, today I change. Today is the day I'm going to right some wrongs. If Paul can do it then so can I. No more contentment, enjoyment of the sunshine and easy way of life. Today I'm going to do battle. Let people know where they're going wrong. Where they're letting me down. How they should be. After all, who knows this better than me? They just need to ask. No, strike that. They just need to listen. So forth I went with my critical eye and cutting tongue. But dammit Paul, Australian really let me down. Yet again. Public transport ran smoothly. My colleagues made me laugh. My first coffee of the day hit me right where it needed to. My clients all turned up and seemed grateful for my help. My lunch was scrumptious. No matter where I looked I couldn't find fault. There were no wrongs to right. I couldn't emulate your mastery at fault finding. I failed. But on reflection, it occurred to my that I've had a good day. A happy day. And I'm quite likely to have one again tomorrow. You don't sound like this is true for you. So, I hope that your path takes you somewhere that doesn't cause so much ire. Or a place that really appreciates your particular brand of critical reflection. And that it brings you some good days. Yours cheerfully and unrepentantly, The People of Australia (circa 1994) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Whinging has its place. My wife had a big pop at Transperth for the crap bus stops near where we live - she doesnt drive and it was a 40 minute walk to the nearest. So set about complaining to them. Eventually they agreed to review it. Next thing we have a bus stop. Now, not only can she get about a lot easier, but we see lots of kids using it to go to school who would otherwise have been taken by their parents. She then started having a pop at Transperth again because all of the bus stops are just poles sticking out the ground and no shelters and many are just on the side of the road so dangerous for drivers. Result - they have agreed and a couple of months ago started road works to put proper pull in areas off the road and are fitting a fair few with proper shelters. Nobody else had complained and if she hadnt, we would not have the improvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Whinging has its place. My wife had a big pop at Transperth for the crap bus stops near where we live - she doesnt drive and it was a 40 minute walk to the nearest. So set about complaining to them. Eventually they agreed to review it. Next thing we have a bus stop. Now, not only can she get about a lot easier, but we see lots of kids using it to go to school who would otherwise have been taken by their parents. She then started having a pop at Transperth again because all of the bus stops are just poles sticking out the ground and no shelters and many are just on the side of the road so dangerous for drivers. Result - they have agreed and a couple of months ago started road works to put proper pull in areas off the road and are fitting a fair few with proper shelters. Nobody else had complained and if she hadnt, we would not have the improvement And having to wait so long for a bus, in Perths summer heat must be horrible at times, they really do need shelters or maybe a tree by each stop that would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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