The more cynical of us would say that vegascorndog being white, educated, fairly young, healthy, speaks fluent english, financially independant and emminently employable...........stands no chance of immigrating. Much better chance if you discuise yourself as an Asian refugee with no English or work skills.....oh and come on a boat and you're "In like Flyn"..especialy if Mr Ruddock and his left wing union thug mates get in at the next election.
One thing to learn about Aussies, if they are polite to you, then they just tolerate you. But...if they give you a hard time, that means your accepted as one of us. Comes from our colonial past. Seriously, Aussies dont care who you are or where you came from, if you're a good bloke then you will have no problems. Have several American friends who have moved here and highly value their friendship.
Good luck.