For those of you who would like to live and work in Oz Here's a link to visa and immigration information. I know that it can be found elsewhere on the web, but as alot of you frequent this site I thought I might add the link so you can visit whilst you are logged into the forums. There is a raft of infomation regarding your skills, what you need and how to apply and how you will be assesed.

Migrants - Visas & Immigration

Hope it helps

PM me if you have any questions although immigration is not my strongest point I'll try my best to help you out.

Cheers Mick

Wish i was in oz....................mrs really wants to go but im a bit un-sure......she has her hairdressing and i have tiling but need my nvq........so i need to get me skates on......................

Hi Dean,

I know where your coming from m8. To move halfway across the world to see if the grass is indeed "GREENER" is a big decision and one that should be considered carefully. Trades and trade services in some states can be a closed shop regarding licenses and qualifications that you must adhere to to be legal, but once this is sifted through most people find that the lifestyle offered down here is pretty good and well worth the effort.

Although I don't have a crystal ball and I'm not sure how the future will turn out I think the current times are good as far as working conditions go and there is plenty of employment in all the trades and trade services as well as more professional services (Doctors, nurses, lawyers etc) so using this as a guide the times at the moment are good and if one was considering a move all be it a very complex and logistical endeavour would be a perfect time to make the decision.

Getting your "SKATES ON" could indeed be worthwhile in the current conditions.

Cheers Mick.....someday we may share a tinnie or two,lol................

hi mick
me and my family made the choice to start the migration process last year , got all my paperwork , qualifations and refs etc of to my agent, was then affected by the closure of pathway df last sept, hear its coming back in some form or other this sept,like to hear any info you may have for tilers coming to australia ,thanks for any help Mick takecare Neil and family