>  NP> When you come back Aus, you had better
 >  NP> visit the south island. It may be
 >  NP> smaller than the north island but it is
 >  NP> by far the better of the two.

 > You think tis possible Tassie could be declared a different country
 > from Australia in the next few months?

Not much of a chance.  The idea has been moved a few times but it has never
taken off with the pollies.
Mind you, Australia might kick us out after the recent happenings :-(

 >  I'd be happy to come visit if that were the case.

I read further down the reasoning behind this.

 > I'm seriously considering coming back before the divorce is final and
 > then doing a trip out of Australia for the at least one time my Visa
 > will expire before the papers are all settled.  (And donations towards
 > this possibility would be gratefully accepted, too).

Donations in cash would be a problem for me. but accomodation is available
if ever you want it.

 > My visa is a 3month, multiple entry multiple use one.

All you need to do is find a dumb north islander who thinks Tasmania is
overseas (quite a few do) and you've got it made :-)

Kind regards
Niels Petersen

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