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How To Apply For A Visa In Australia
All foreign visitors, apart from those who hold a New Zealand passport, require a visa to enter Australia. For tourist purposes, most people can simply apply online for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority). ETAs are also available for some business travellers. They…
How To Find A Job In Australia
As an expat, your ability to work in Australia will depend on the nature of your visa, and whether it confers your right to work in the country. Working visas are often regulated according to the skills required in a given country,…
What Might Australia’s New Sponsored Parent Visa Mean For You?
In April 2019, a new visa was introduced which allows parents of migrants in Australia to visit on a temporary basis for a period of up to 10 years.However, what are the pros and cons? What does the visa entail, what are…
What Do The Australian Government’s New Migration Plans Mean For Expats?
Newly re-elected Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently promised to further reduce the number of migrants granted visas if he won the election. His government intends to cap permanent migration at 160,000 (down from the 190,000 maximum allowed last year) for the…
How To Get A Mortgage As An Expat In Australia
Australia has long been a popular choice for expats, particularly the British, given the long-shared history with our former colony, which is still part of the Commonwealth. Thanks to its sunny climate and high standard of living, Australia is top of the…
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Katie, Melbourne
Who are you? I’m Katie, I’m a travel blogger living in Melbourne and originally from Manchester UK. Where, when and…