i just starting to go through the application process of getting a "o-a" long stay visa here in Melbourne Australia ,anyone got any experience with this.

Just a couple of questions,what is the process in getting police report,do you just front up to the police station and apply?,secondly can anyone advice best way to get the documents bound and looked at by a notary public person ,is this done by solicitors? what does the binding involve can i do it.

thanks