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Australian Foreign Minister: Nova Will Fall Over
As reported in the The Age, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer quipped that Nova is doomed:
However, Mr Downer said on Friday that although the company had not "completely fallen over yet", it would "fall over", leaving 1,300 Australians financially stranded in a "very expensive" country.
"We'll provide them with consular assistance if they need it," he told ABC radio. "If they get into real personal difficulties, then we'll obviously help them out.
There goes the supply of teachers from Australia. It is heartening to know, however, that Australia intends to assist its citizens.
Via Lord Percy in the forum, here's a list of embassies and consulates for those looking for help.
Australian Embassy Tokyo
2-1-14 Mita
Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8361
Tel: 03-5232-4111
Fax: 03-5232-4057
E-mail:
Web: www.consular.australia.or.jp
Australian Consulate Sapporo
17th Floor, Sapporo Centre Building
North 5, West 6-2, Chuo-ku
Sapporo 060-0005
Tel: 011-242-4381
Fax: 011-242-4383
Web: http://www.consular.australia.or.jp/sapporo/
Australian Consulate Nagoya
Level 13, AMMNAT Bldg.
1-3-3 Sakae, Naka-ku
Nagoya 460-0008
Tel: 052-211-0630
Fax: 052-211-0632
Web: http://www.consular.australia.or.jp/nagoya/
Australian Consulate-General Osaka
16F Twin 21 MID Tower
2-1-61 Shiromi, Chuo-ku
Osaka 540-6116
Tel: 06-6941-9448
Fax: 06-6920-4543
Web: http://www.consular.australia.or.jp/osaka/
Australian Consulate-General Fukuoka
7th Floor, Tenjin Twin Building
1-6-8 Tenjin, Chuo-ku
Fukuoka 810-0001
Tel: 092-734-5055
Fax: 092-734-5058
Web: http://www.consular.australia.or.jp/fukuoka/
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curious-- what exactly does
curious-- what exactly does 'consular assistance' actually entail? serious question..
Aussie Aussie Aussie!
A carton of VB, a pack of meat pies, 2 virgin geishas and a ticket home...
NO SALARIES TILL Oct. 19th
All operating branches and the MM have received word from Baboonface mothaf*ka that NO INSTRUCTORS will be paid on time. No branch instructors, no MM instructors, NOBODY WILL BE PAID on october 15th.
I am British. O British
I am British. O British government, where art thou?
i called the consulate
i called the consulate almost 2 months ago, the "consular assistance" is helping you get in contact with family members who can assist you. they are not responsible for giving australians financial assistance, they will pay for a few calls home if you can get yourself to kyobashi though.
I just have to say this,
I just have to say this, Downer is such a pussy. He was born with a siver cutlery set in has mouth. He thinks Japan is expensive? That's cause he only stays in 5 star hotels.
The question now is will he be out of the Foreign Ministers job before we are out of ours? I have 50 yen on us first, Downer in close second, any takers?
I noticed that "expensive"
I noticed that "expensive" comment as well. Been back in Australia 1 year. The price of 1 Litre Lipton Iced Tea is $3.50. In Japan, it was 118 yen. Not to mention that the Aussie dollar is stronger. Tell me Downer, which country is most expensive? No wonder Liberal will lose the election. Go Rudd! If it wasn't for the Liberals, you wouldn't have so many Aussies looking overseas for opportunities. The fact that NOVA with its shoddy business practices attract so many Aussies, tell people about Australian workplace conditions. Little wnder Aussies in NOVA complain less than the Yanks and Canucks.
I heard the British
I heard the British Consulate is offering tea and scones for any Nova employees who are from England and lose their jobs....