Hmmm, there's definately pros and cons staying / working in Australia.

I've been working in Australia for at least 2 years ever since I graduated.
You can say that I'm a few lucky ones that got scouted by an Australian company that based in Perth, hence the company is willing to organize a 457 working visa.
But that was 2 years ago, and even then the process actually took at least 3 months to complete. Not sure how tight the migration process now though.
Oh, note that I'm a geophysicist, which relates to the O&G industry, maybe that helps to speed up the process?

Well, I'm speaking of my personal experience so it will not reflect the general situation in Austalia.

For my company, its all about performance and final outcome. We have a very flexible working hour, you may come in at 9am and leave at 4pm if you want, as long as you finished your work.
You may even come in at 8pm and work till the next morning if that's comfortable with you.
I don't think most of the company in Malaysia allow these flexibility yet. Still adhered to the normal working hour 8-5 mindset.

The tax in Australia is very high though, especially you're an expat that come to earn AUD. The more you earn, the more tax you get.
My tax is close to 24%.

As for career advancement, my company practices the annual performance evaluation, so if you perform well, you'll be rewarded.
Its a fair fight for everyone.

Although I wouldn't deny that there is slight discrimination outside of my work, i.e patroning certain restaurant, shopping at the supermarket, or walking on the street.
I don't particularly disturbed by the occurrence, because some people are just like that.
Most of the time, the people in Australia are very friendly and polite.

Working in Australia, you gain new experience, visiting more places, and not to forget that it boosts your resume as well =)

Its true. It all depends to the individuals and the company.

My company didn't pay us any OT though, so staying longer in the office, won't gain you anything.
But, there are times that you need to work overtime, just because chasing deadlines, preparing reports and so on.

The effort you put up for your work, will be noticed, like taking responsibility of the projects, making sure its done.
Most often the westerners, as your boss will say to you, "Thanks for your hardwork" . And again, if you got a caring boss that is.

Australia is not perfect, no country is.
To question the benefit of working in Australia is just to bring forward discussion, i.e why is it not working out for you? what other people may have done to make it a better place for them?

I got collegue that chose to go back Malaysia to work as well, because her priorities in life are in Malaysia. Even though she's doing very well in Australia.
She missed her families in Malaysia, and wanted to settle down soon. Working in Aus, may or may not work out for everyone!

It is never a good idea to "jump aeroplane", that is just wrong. I know that people in desperation will try to use any means necessary to get into Aus.
That's because they thought it would be great opportunity in Aus, even though maybe working in a restaurant washing dishes, or handling apples at farm.

I too left Malaysia for a better opportunity, and it has not been always sunshine for me here. You missed the time you hang out with your buddies at Malaysia or enjoying the company of your familes.
Pros and cons bro... just that...

Hmmm... I'm working in Australia, and I am not a PR, I'm just holding a 457 business (long stay) visa.
That is if you got a sponsor company in Australia that want to employs you, and the job is considered as a in-demand too.

Yup, 457 working visa allows you to stay as long as 4 years max. But it is also changed that time when I got mine, I only got 2 years visa, and now my company is helping me to revise the visa, extending for another 2-4 years stay.

I'm in the O&G industry, as a geophysicist. I think my company is in need of people that time, hence I got the offer to base permanent in Australia.
O&G and mining industry are strong in Australia, so I think there's a good chance to land a job if you're engineer or somewhat related profession.

As for mercury, it may be a possiblity that he obtained PR during his 3 years of study in Australia.
I only heard from friends, so dont take my word for it, but isn't it the eligbilty for PR is only 2 full years stay in Australia? Of course you need to pass their exams and fulfill certain criteria before granted PR.

I'm actually interested to see extremepower replies, so there're Malaysian community in Melbourne and Sydney that play badminton. Cool.
I'm currently in Brisbane by the way, any chance there's a similar group at here?

Thanks mate. Well, just "cari makan" here only. Been offered a better opportunity than I had in Malaysia, so, had to leave the home country.

Bout the requirements to get a visa in Australia, when I went for X-Ray examination for my visa renewal.
The doctor asked, "Hoping to get into Australia soon?". I replied, "Well, I'm hoping to renew my visa", and he scoffed me off and said "Hah, you wish, its much tighter nowadays".

Not sure how true it is though.


UQ ya, yeah, was planning to go and browse around if there's any good activities to join.


Yeah, had been relocated from Perth to Brisbane. I'm mostly involved in the conventional project, i.e oil, gas, and sometimes coal.
New hip of the days, would be the CSG (coal seem gas) in Queensland

Oh, you got offer ya, but turned it down? The offer not appealing enough? Hehehe...