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What is the weather like in Australia at this time of the year?
Summer: December-February
Autumn: March-May
Winter: June-August
Spring: September-November
The temperature varies in different parts of the country.
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How much money can I take into Australia?
There is no limit. However, you must declare cash you bring to Australia
if the value is A$10,000 or more.
Can I bring my car to Australia?
You can bring your motor vehicle or motor cycle to Australia.
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for more information.
I am relocating to Australia on a temporary basis,
can I buy a property in Australia?
You should contact the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).
Refer to FIRB Policy on Urban Land for more details.
What is the cost of living in Australia?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics
provides a variety of statistical data on their home page.
How can I find a job in Australia?
There are a number of useful websites that provide information
on job opportunities and advertisements:
Australian Job Search website at
http://www.jobsearch.gov.au/
Classified advertisements from the Australian press can be found at:
- http://www.fairfax.com.au
Job vacancies
- http://www.seek.com.au
http://www.mycareer.com.au
Do I need to advise the Department of Immigration if I change
my address?
You must notify the Department of Immigration and Citizenship where you intend to live while your application is being processed.
If you will be changing your address for more than 14 days you must
tell the Department your new address and how long you intend to be there.
SPONSORSHIP QUESTIONS - often asked by Australian companies seeking to sponsor overseas business entrants
How do I know if a person is entitled to work
in Australia?
If the prospective employee is not an Australian or New Zealand
citizen, then you need to check his/her visa to establish if that person
has work rights. There are three visa features you need to consider:
1. Period of stay - indicates the length of time a person will remain
lawfully in Australia.
2. Conditions - some visas indicate that there are work
related visa conditions
3. Status - if the person has a valid visa, the status of the person
in Australia is lawful
If you need further assistance, GCCS offers free phone
advice on work rights of temporary residence holders. You can also contact
the Department of Immigration and Citizenship at 1800 040 070 for
help.
Can I employ someone who has a Subclass 456 visa?
The Business Short Stay (Subclass 456) visa is generally not
intended for persons seeking to engage in paid employment in Australia,
except where paid employment is related to a high skilled occupation
where an Australian citizen or permanent resident is unable to undertake.
What visa does my overseas business contact need to come to
Australia for a meeting?
The Business Short Stay (Subclass 456) visa. This visa allows
the holder to travel to and remain in Australia for up to three months
on each visit. It is also the appropriate visa for persons coming to
Australia for business negotiations, contract signing, site inspection,
investment exploratory visits, etc.
What is a Business ETA?
The Business Electronic Travel Authority is an electronic version
of the Business Short Stay (Subclass 456) visa. The ETA can be issued
by travel agents and major international airlines to citizens of many
countries.
Can I employ someone from overseas on a temporary basis?
You can employ someone from overseas if you can satisfy the
Department of Immigration and Citizenship that you are qualified
as a sponsor. The person you want to employ should apply for a Business
(Long Stay) visa (Subclass 457). Click here
for more information.
Can I employ someone from overseas on a permanent basis?
You may nominate that person to migrate to Australia or remain
permanently under the Employer Nomination Scheme. This visa is intended
for positions requiring highly skilled personnel and you are able to
demonstrate that you are unable to fill the position locally. Click
here for more information.
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