I feel that most Malaysian students would try to stay on in Australia and at the very least, get some experience before they return back, if they ever do so. Personally I've adapted quite well overall to the Australian way of life, and am not exactly pining for "home".

Why not? A standard Australian tourist visa is valid for 3 months. Depending on how "soon" you need to go to the UK, you could also apply for a working holiday visa, which allows you to work in Australia for the 1 year validity of the visa. Don't expect too much: most end up cleaning tables at food courts or plucking fruits from farms. (I've heard of one who worked in a chicken farm: suffice to say you'll never see meat the same way again!)

Just a straw poll: how much longer do Malaysians studying in Australia that participate in this thread have to go to course completion and graduation?

Hey ts i noticed tat ur forum doesn't have darwin in ur school.y is tat?

Is there a rule in vic state that renting out a bedroom with no window is illegal? I heard it from my friend and tried to get more information via google but it wasn't listed in the consumer's affair or tenant union website.

Member 0Celeste0, decided on Victoria eh?

Such regulations sound more like a council by-law than any state legislation. It is true that I could not find any mention of windows-room requirements for Victoria, but the law aside, do you really want to be in a room with no windows?

If you are concerned, I suggest calling the local council in your jurisdiction. They should be able to point you in the right direction.

I'm looking for Accomodation Near RMIT university, anyone stay nearby there before?
What's the price for 1 room? Probably going next year around January mayb with 2-3 friends.

Which campus? There is a RMIT university near my area, Bundoora. the price for a room ranged from 90 to 160, depending on your needs. however, DO NOT sign contract with 2 landlords, Peter and Martin, both of them came from HK -____-

Thanks for your information. I went to the tenant union few days ago and found out that it's legal for the landlord to rent it out. I will only stay there for 5 months, should be fine. I will get rid of it at the mid of summer -__-
Which campus? There is a RMIT university near my area, Bundoora. the price for a room ranged from 90 to 160, depending on your needs. however, DO NOT sign contract with 2 landlords, Peter and Martin, both of them came from HK -____-

Melbourne City? how long u study there already?

what's wrong with peter and martin?BTW what are their full names??izzit just them or hongkies in general?

A lot of people complained that Peter didn't return the bond or charged them unreasonably. Some girls said he interrupted their privacy. He doesn't follow the rules and regulations in Vic and no bond lodgement has been done. Martin charged 600 for furniture deposit and didn't keep the room as promised even though deposit had been placed. However, he did return the deposit. It's better to deal with malaysian or local people.

Let me just say this again and again: anyone who does not sign a lease (fixed or otherwise) and pay a bond when selecting any accommodation, is just asking for trouble. Regardless of what ethnicity the landlord is.

You're lucky he returned the bond deposit. I've had to deal with cases where the landlord has thrown out some hapless chap and deny's all knowledge of any monies secured to him by the poor tenant.

Ah...this issue again..

first of all Member 0Celeste0 was given the advice about the difference of QLD & VIC.

Told her about the condition but well, its all up to her choice where she look for a plc to rent. But instead doing the way of actually check up a plc via inspection etc, she just hoping everything will be as easy as QLD...

Now regretted signing up with bad-ass Landlord ?
There`s many msian in Melb, but no idea why never bother to ask but stick up with people that do help at front but at back-stab you with dodgy deals..

Ah...this issue again..

first of all Member 0Celeste0 was given the advice about the difference of QLD & VIC.

Told her about the condition but well, its all up to her choice where she look for a plc to rent. But instead doing the way of actually check up a plc via inspection etc, she just hoping everything will be as easy as QLD...

Now regretted signing up with bad-ass Landlord ?
There`s many msian in Melb, but no idea why never bother to ask but stick up with people that do help at front but at back-stab you with dodgy deals..