WTF are the Australian Visa options?

What you want:
Get a VISA

What you think:
It's almost impossible to get into Australia...

What they DON'T tell you:
Firstly, the VISA process is simple if you can read.

Depending on your situation, the common Visa's are:
Migrants Visa - go to http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/index.htm
Workers Visa - go to http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/index.htm
Students Visa - go to http://www.immi.gov.au/students/index.htm

Take the time to read through the site. There's tons of useful stuff and they've done a great job. When you do apply, complete everything 100% as they ask. They are very specific about the requirements, so don't take chances.

Australian Immigration now have an online application facility here. It seems to be speeding things up a bit. There's also the paper route here.

The next big question is whether to use an immigration agent or not. We decided not to because of the work situation, but I would not have used one either way.
They seem to be reputable and have to be registered, but they charge HUGE (R30,000 to R120,000) amounts of money by the time you're done to simply complete the online application form , read the website and double check your forms for your lazy self. Some claim to fast-track the process and according to the Immigration web site, this is not possible. You decide who to believe.

Once again - THIS IS NOT COMPLICATED, JUST VERY PRECISE. Do it yourself.

Good luck and see you here soon...