we did follow what she said, this was in May 2023, and will see them in February 2024. She was adamant about this which is why we chose to report in person.
Ok, thanks for all the responses, my wife and I will apply for Retirement visa here in Australia, probably via Canberra (we’re in country Victoria) and proceed from there, with the prerequisite Health cover and Police check…….we are definitely not coming as tourists, this is a long term situation and are looking forward to being there….