Originally Posted by
redsnail
I can't see many experienced pilots in Europe heading to Australia for a 2 year visa.
A few colleagues have asked about what's going on, after filling them in, they said it wasn't worth the effort.
Nah, they are just scared of all the various spiders and snakes and crocodiles and sharks and jellyfish and drop bears etc etc that can kill them. Everything else down under is great and worth the adventure. So many Europeans there already, they'll feel right at home. The skies are reasonably safe, just be careful where you sit or swim.