do NOT even think of sending anything of value through msian post.......it is NOT likely to reach.......

that is incorrect info..........

all info required are here, just do your own research.....http://www.immi.gov.au/

it is NOT necessary to go through agents....

chris, i think jex is saying, he goes in as a student (legit), and the wife will be an accompanying person....yes, in this situation, his wife is allowed to work, i believe, although there will be some restrictions........

of more concern to me is, whether the wife's qualification is recognised or not.......most qualifications not from oz or nz are NOT recognised, so some kind of accreditation process is needed, and that takes time and money......

of course, many people will take jobs which do not need accreditation, which will be mostly menial jobs like cashiers, stackers, fast food crew etc........even though they are professionals in their own countries, to earn some money..........

i think the info is all quite clear, students, and dependants can apply to work max 20hr/week (must apply there, not automatically given), the exception being family of masters students by course work, where work is then unlimited......

yes........which part don't you understand?

remember you are a student, supposed to be there to study not work........they are generous enough to allow full time students to work max 20hrs/week during semester time and unlimited during holidays, but you have to apply for that permit separately when you arrive.........

1. you will not graduate.....

2. you cannot complete your course as you visa cannot be extended anymore, without good reasons, and repeated failing is NOT a valid reason......

3. you leave oz without any cert......

4. if your father is as strict as mine's, you will get a hiding......

depends on how rich you are.....and how urgent.

most reliable=most expensive=dhl (dua hari lambat)

reach in a few days=poslaju.....

reach in a week or two=registered post=cheap

may not reach at all=normal airmail

how is that discriminatory?........how do they know your english proficiency otherwise?...spm english is a joke........the rule applies to ALL foreign students........oz is one of the most fair and egalitarian country in the world........

in any case, if you apply for a PR, ielts is again compulsory.........

you ain't seen discrimination yet till you see msia.......

there is actually 2 campuses, the main one at st lucia (inner suburb of brisbane), and another at ipswich, a nearby town.........

but seriously, what a question to ask........all details are at the uq website.........

right........i stand corrected......could only remember the older 2

gatton is a recent 1990 addition to uq.........amd name change from gatton college to uq gatton only in 2000........

http://www.uq.edu.au/gatton/index.html?page=3564&pid=3557

commonwealth countries have High Commissions in fellow commonwealth countries, not Embassies......

no.......in fact aimst foundation is not recognised by most ipts too.......

as for medicine in oz, even if you have money, few will get direct undergraduate entry......and in any case, they WANT your money, NOT give you scholarships.......

this is winter.......define 'hot'.......

merchant of death.....

they don't even need to have 'open day' for undergraduate medicine......there are many more times eligible applicants than places.....

we will see how the graduate entry application numbers are like in 2011.........many graduate programmes find that they are NOT attracting the best students......

you can get into oz uni with spm.......you need an additional pre-u/matriculation/foundation qualification........

eh........go to their office?......

look at something called newspaper for advertisement of their roadshows and open days......?

read a sticky threat above........?

I really worry about students nowadays.....must spoon feed otherwise can fast to death.......

you do NOT need to stay in oz to be eligible to apply for pr..........go to their immigration website:

http://www.immi.gov.au/

eligibility is based on points system......

i think maybank has a branch in sydney......but i don't think they do retail banking........

if you want to do intra bank transfer, try hsbc.......

otherwise, the cheapest way to transfer money is by bank draft.....

in emergency, use tt, but be prepared to pay, at both ends......

bank draft will take 1 week to reach by registered post, and then 3 working days to clear......

but really, you should manage your finances such that 'emergencies' do not happen.......if you wait till your last dollar before asking your parent for money, that is bad management.......

withdrawals via international plus/cirrus is limited to the atm's limit, so is useful for emergencies only, and there is a significant charge.......use it as a back up.....

you are advised to nevertheless keep a buffer of funds, and transfer large amounts (like your fees) via drafts.........