Yes; I knew that if you leave it for more than 12+3 months then you have to go to an FTO/ATO.
But during the 3-month period between 12 and 12+3m you ought to be able to do it with a freelance IRE - is that right?
One can also renew between 9m and 12m and still preserve the original expiry date, I believe.
Last edited by peterh337; 4th August 2012 at 16:45.