Thai National With Nz National Working In Australia (Options)

[TheGhostWithin]

Hello all,

As a New Zealander I understand that I can work in Australia indefinitely without the need for a formal visa other than the passport stamps.

I am currently working in NZ and have been offered a job in Australia, paying much better money - and my family do live in Australia, though none are citizens or permanent residents that I am aware of.

My partner is Thai, and is currently on a 2 year work visa (I sponsored her). She is not eligible for permanent residence for another 1 year, as per the minimum stay in NZ aspect of the permanent residence application.

What are our options if I were to take up the role, in terms of getting her to Australia? We have been together for a long time, I would not be happy heading to Australia without her, even though she insists I should - it is a great offer that has been presented to me.

Interested to hear any ideas

[samran]

http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/461/eligibility.htm