A mate of mine is off there in a week or so. He finished in the army and been working civvy street 18months or so. obviously feels theres opportunities elsewhere.

I know he got his work visa sorted and I think one of the conditions is he has to have so much money in his bank account before they let him in. Good way to make sure people are serious about going and not planning on sponging off the government - Is that even possible in Australia or is it just England where you can get paid for sitting on your arse making explosives in your grotty flat? (here's one I made earlier)

My mate has his plant qualifications from the army plus he has got other licences and I think he plans to work at the quarries somewhere although he has said any work that allows him to earn enough to get by will do.

Moving to the other side of the world is not my cup of tea but I can see why it appeals to loads of people. I'm too soft the furthest I would go is Spain that way if a family member (God forbid) fell ill or something I can get back asap.

I think if you go and work hard you can make a good life.

He who dares......