10 4 / 2012
In this third and final video on transferring your money to Australia from New Zealand, we walk you through the actual currency conversion process and explain the more confusing aspects of this step.
(Source: movetoaustralia.net)
29 2 / 2012
Figuring out how to send your money from NZ to Australia is confusing. We continue our video help series with the next episode about creating a ‘beneficiary’ - which is basically setting up your Australian bank account to receive funds.
26 2 / 2012
People ask us what’s involved in opening an account with Currency Online, so we made a little screencast to walk you through it. You can also read more about it on the Moving Your Money To Australia page on our site.
26 2 / 2012
Getting Your Australian Driver’s License
If you hold a current (or recently expired) NZ driver’s license, it’s usually a simple process to get an Australian state driving license - you generally don’t have to sit any written or practical tests.
We’ve written a full guide to getting your license in Australia - so check it out if you’re not sure how to go about it.
16 2 / 2012
Phew! You can now follow topics really easily in our forum. If you’ve posted a question and want to know when someone answers, just follow your topic. This is also great if you’re following other discussions to get some help with planning your move. Check it out on any forum topic!
08 2 / 2012
The little differences between life in New Zealand and Australia can add up to make you feel disorientated. Our series of videos called little things will highlight those little differences and help you get settled in faster. First up, supermarkets!
03 2 / 2012
How much money do I need to move to Australia? This is one question we get asked quite a lot, so here’s a little insight that we hope will help you! Also, check out this post in our forum for more discussion.
31 1 / 2012
Unlike citizens of other countries, as a New Zealander you can jump on a plane to Australia and settle there to live and work without needing to apply for a visa - you are assigned a Special Category Visa (SCV) automatically as you pass through immigration.
You don’t have the same rights as an Australia citizen though, and not every New Zealander qualifies for a SCV. Read more about this on our Australian Visas for New Zealanders page.
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30 1 / 2012
Moving To Brisbane?
(Photo by stevoarnold on Flickr)
If you’re moving to Brisbane, you might want to check out a few pointers provided by Shelley and Adam, a kiwi couple who moved there from Christchurch. Their advice might give you a bit of a head start!
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29 1 / 2012
Australia To Get Tough On New Zealand Criminals Moving To Australia
New Zealand criminals trying to enter Australia be warned! John Key and Julia Gillard today announced a new criminal history sharing program that means Australian immigration officials will be able to more easily identify and stop New Zealand criminals trying to sneak over the border into Australia.
Until now it has been all too easy for New Zealanders with serious criminal convictions to get into Australia simply by checking ‘no’ to the criminal convictions question on the incoming passenger card. Over the past couple of weeks, the media has reported on a number of New Zealand criminals who have moved to Australia only to re-offend multiple times. And we aren’t talking about petty crimes here - some criminals settling into Australia have convictions for offences as serious as rape, manslaughter, kidnapping and robbery.
So what does this announcement mean for New Zealanders moving to Australia? Honest New Zealand citizens with no criminal record have nothing to worry about. You can continue to come and go freely between New Zealand and Australia for holidays or to live and work. But for New Zealanders with criminal convictions, it means you need to make a true declaration on your incoming passenger card or you will almost certainly be found out.
The best option for New Zealanders with a criminal record is to get prior permission from the Australian High Commission before attempting to arrive in Australia - whether it be for a holiday or to settle permanently. This means you’ll know in advance whether you’ll be allowed to travel there and for how long. All cases are assessed individually and are dependant on the seriousness of the convictions, so you may still get permission to visit or live in Australia despite your past.
To apply for permission to enter Australia with criminal convictions, download the consent form here and follow the instructions: http://www.australia.org.nz/wltn/VisaFAQ.html#criminal
Also, check out the criminal convictions category in our forum and read the coverage in The Australian.
