thank you for the heads up right there! How's the weather over there, i've been monitoring for the past week its around 15-19ish .

can i pack for summer clothing?

Asking for a friend.

Do you need to show flight ticket during visa application?

It’s not that warm yet, so definitely pack a jacket.

It’s been very mild the past week, no extreme heat or cold, just nice.

If you’re heading out to places like great ocean road, it could be very windy so pack something more substantial

Yeah definitely do that.

It’s one of the most beautiful places in Australia IMO.

I’ve been to the 12 apostles maybe half a dozen times already, and I’ve still not gotten used to it.

You live in Sydney?

I’ve never done the coastal route before. Did the inland a few times.

I have 2 kids now and I’m just not brave enough to have them scream at me for 12 hours in the car

TQ Dr hksgmy

Guys, I'm directed to immi website for additional documents. What do i need to attach for family register and composition?

Thanks for your reply. For this particular category Document type is "Family Book/Household Booklet/Family Composition Evidence". Further info when I click "?" is "You can provide a copy of your family register book (if your country issues one)."    Really confused. There's a link for Form 54 but that form is only required for applicants applying from China.

You can list how each applicant is related to you/each other to show that you’ll be travelling together as a family. This info is provided in Form 1554 which also to be attached together with this application.

because i got confused there's an instruction to filled exactly like how it shows in our IC. Unlike US/UK national ID they do show Surname and Given name separately in the ID.

Thank you for the clarification.
I have submitted my application so i can't modify it. So i put in Notification of incorrect information form, hopefully it helps.

The 601 is the ETA. You would have applied for the 600 if done though the immiAccount and paid AUD190.

Citizens of countries not eligible for ETA (601) or eVisitor (651) must apply for the 600.

In addition, if you want to stay longer than 3 months each entry, you also need to use the 600.

You will be surprised how many plane jumpers are Malays.... particularly those who seek asylum...

Can still apply for the 600 visa, which is the standard tourist visa for those not in the ETA (601) or eVisitor (651) visa. Apply via immiaccount pay AUD190.

But if they think you are B40, high risk of jumping plane, they will say no....

I just did mine with family 2 weeks ago. Only uploaded payslip, flight and hotel (fully paid non refundable). Trip for total of 11 days. Approved within 7 business days.
Was there a reason given for rejection?

Yes bro and already did that. What was missing in my first application was my letter from company hence requesting it from my boss as we speak

Thanks for the info but ur delivery can be softened a bit maa. U want to scold scold that illegal strawberry picker that makes our lives hard 😂

From experiences here, it appears a significant portion of applications still get blocked for more information. In 2022, it was 74% (actual data from a freedom of information request).

I got my visa in 2 minutes when I applied in January. The lucky quarter.

The worldwide average is just about 2%. The red dot included.

Perhaps think like them...pretend you are the immigration officer looking at your application. Do you think based on the documents, this guy will jump plane? What other evidences would you want?

60k visa overstayers in 2019 statistics.

Covid delayed the response. When they reopened in 2022, the policy to vet Malaysians kicked in. Because of shortage of humans processing this, the turnaround time balloon to 6-7 weeks. Many were caught out, missing important events like children's graduation (a colleague), weddings, birthdays etc.

The backlog is now cleared and you can get an answer as fast as 1 working day now

Worst case scenario, they will remove Malaysia from ETA, and we join the Indonesians and Indians applying for the 600 with AUD190. Plus medical examination for those over 60.