Criminal Convictions
Moving to Australia with criminal convictions
Hi, my partner and I am both New Zealanders and have been to Australia on holiday without any problems. But now we are looking at moving over there permanently and my partner has criminal…
What is the law regarding entering Australia with a criminal conviction?
For example, I was in prison for just over a year. I have been out for about 8 years and not been in trouble since.
Can you pass the good character test with 5 charges of drink driving in Australia?
I have a current drink driving charge. Can I move to Australia?
I have payed off my fine and am not allowed to drive for a further 3 months. This is my first criminal conviction.
I have a criminal record with a disqualified driver's licence. Will that affect getting a visa for Australia?
I have a New Zealand permanent residency from the last four years and I want to move to Australia for study and work. What is the procedure for doing this?
I have been in jail for 2 years for drug convictions. Can I still get my offer of sponsorship from Australia?
Ex resident of Adelaide living in NZ for 13 years and wanting to return to Adelaide, but has criminal conviction
I have lived in Adelaide for 13 years between 1980-1993. I am a New Zealand born male and have been back in NZ since 1993 and have returned to Australia on a number of occassions to visit. I have a…
Will I be able to get into Australia?
I'm 17 and I have a son who is 1 year old and I'm from the UK. I have a criminal record but from 4 years ago. Will they let me in?
How serious does the crime have to be before they disallow entry into Australia?
I have a friend moving from NZ on the 31st July. She has just completed her community service for drink driving and breach of PD and has also paid her fines...we are both concerned that this may…
If I have a criminal record from 16 years ago, can I live in Australia?
I was young and stupid and got myself into trouble badly. I then obtained a criminal record at the age of 18-19. I am now 34, engaged and have a small child of nearly 5. Is there anything stopping me…
If I have a conviction for drink driving and reckless discharge of a firearm, am I able to go to Australia just for a holiday?
Looking at moving to Australia but had 2 charges of breaking and entering 10 years ago. What's the chance of getting in to live?
I want to move to Australia but I'm not sure if my criminal convictions will stop me from moving?
I have a current drink driving conviction and have been disqualified for 6 months. I was recently offered a job in Australia - will I still be able to enter to live and work?
Can I get into Australia with a repeat criminal record? How long do I have to be clean for?
I have a repeating drink and driving record plus have been imprisoned for 6 months. I also have a repeating marijuana record but it's been 4 years since my last offence. Do I have any chance of…
Hi, we're wanting to work in Australia but I have a criminal record from 20 years ago for possession of cannabis.
Will this affect me applying for a work visa or a permanent residence visa? I'm a NZ citizen.
Can you go to Australia with an assault charge from a year ago?
Moving to Australia with a criminal conviction
Hi, my name is Andy and I'm from the UK and am interested in moving to Australia. As I have a conviction, I was wondering about any stipulations that could prevent me from moving there.
I would be…
Am I an Australian citizen if I lived there for over 8 years and went to school there before coming back to NZ? I was born in NZ.
The reason why I am asking is that I wish to return back to Australia and if I am an Australian citizen, can I get an Australian passport? The other thing is that I have a criminal record here in NZ…