Thanks Charles. Yes I always use the max stamp days but extended only once in the last 6 months. Will extend my current stamp soon though to take me through to March.
I don't think there are any written rules but from my experience this year I've entrered 3 times in the past 5 months plus one extention and no questions asked on any occasion.
I didn't look at it like that but it makes sense 👍 But why the sudden end and scrutiny of the volunteer visas? Why not let those continue if the new dodgy business visas are the same deal?
I was offered this too. I wonder how long it'll take for someone official at immigration to catch on though like they did the volunteer visas. My Elite application was rejected so I'm sitting on the sidelines as a tourist for now and see what happens.