Daughter and family possibly emigrating to Australia. Can we go as well.?

Question

My daughter. son in law and two grandchildren. 11 and 18, may be going to live in Australia. Will my husband and I, both 64, be able to go and live there once they have settled. He is registered disabled but can get around ok. We would like to buy a house there so wont live of the State. Anyone have any info please.

Answer 1

Keep this in mind:

Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday
to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to
head off potential terror attacks.

A day after a group of mainstream Muslim leaders pledged loyalty to
Australia at a special meeting with Prime Minister John Howard, he and his
ministers made it clear that extremists would face a crackdown.

Treasurer Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, hinted that
some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if they did not
accept that Australia was a secular State and its laws were made by
parliament.

"If those are not your values, if you want a country that has Sharia law
or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you", he said on national
television.

"Immigrants, not Australians must adapt. Take it or leave it. I am tired
of this Nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or
their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali, we have experienced a
surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.

However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the
"politically correct" crowd began complaining about the possibility that
our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration nor do I
hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to
Australia.

However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our
country, and apparently some who were born here, need to understand. The
idea of Australia being a multicultural community has served only to
dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Australians we have
our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle.

This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials
and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.
We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese or Arabic, Chinese,
Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you want to become
part of our society,...learn the language.

Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing,
political push but a fact because Christian men and women, on Christian
principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is
certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God
offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your
new home, because God is part of our culture.

We will accept your beliefs and will not question why, all we ask is that
you accept ours and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us. If the
Southern Cross offends you or you don’t like a "Fair Go" then you should
seriously consider a move to another part of this planet.

We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change and we really
don’t care how you did things where you came from. By all means, keep your
culture but do not force it on others.

This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE and we will allow you
every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining,
whining and griping about our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs or
Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you to take advantage of one other
great Australian freedom: THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.

If you are not happy here then LEAVE. We didn’t force you to come here.
You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.

"I’d be saying to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws
governing people in Australia, one the Australian law and another - the
Islamic law. That is false. If you can’t agree with parliamentary law,
independent courts, democracy and would prefer Sharia law and have the
opportunity to go to another country, which practices it, perhaps, then,
that’s a better option" Costello said.

Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he said
those with dual citizenship could possibly be asked to move to the other
country.

Education minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters that Muslims who
do not want to accept local values should " clear off "

"Basically, people who don’t want to be Australians and they don’t want
to live by Australian values and understand them, well then they can
basically clear off" he said. Separately Howard angered some Australian
Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the
nations mosques.

Answer 2

The answer to both of the above is no. You do not need to give up your citizenship. Many countries allow dual nationality and in any case the first step of migration is residency. It is up to you if you wish to pursue citizenship (which you cannot do in Australia until you have lived here full time for at least 2 years).

Secondly, yes you can migrate as well so long as you meet the eligibility criteria which are very strict. Your family may be able to sponsor you after a period of time but the criteria will remain effectively, very strict and will be very difficult for you to achieve this. Consult the Australian embassy for further information.

Answer 3

Once your family are settled they can claim you which entitles you too live in Australia but if you cannot afford to live your daughter and son in law are then obliged to pay your way so the government doesn't have to pay for you..

Answer 4

I'm migrating to Australia next year with my wife and two children. My parents are 66 and 68, and after I've obtained citizenship, in three years, I can bring them over with no problems at all.

Answer 5

call the Aussie embassy they will be able to tell you all that you need to know. but you may not like the climate here a lot of older Brits don't too hot for them if possible try a holiday first before the expense of moving

Answer 6

I suggest you chek the official website:

http://www.immi.gov.au/ or the Australian embassy in your own country.

Immigration laws are changed quite often without any public notification. So the official sources are the only ones worth considering to avoid any problems.

Answer 7

as long as you can proof that you have sufficient funds to look after yourselves and not end up depending on their welfare system

Answer 8

have a look on their website,www.immi.gov.au
you will find the info there.

Answer 9

if i remenber right you have to give up you us citizen ship.
check and see how this will affect you social security or pension