Your interviewer will ask questions about where you were born, where you have lived, what countries you have visited and why, and what types of jobs you have held. These questions are designed to get an idea of the cultures that have influenced you and how they sync with Australian culture. They also aim to begin to understand part of your motivation for moving to Australia. Sample questions include: "What other countries have you lived in?" "Why did you move there?" "Why do you want to move to Australia?" and "How long do you want to stay?"
It is important that the government knows your financial situation because it doesn't want you to end up on the streets, and it has to be careful about whom it gives government money to. Questions about your financial situation may include: "What is your main source of income?" "How much do you make per year?" "How long have you had your current job?" "Do you have other sources of income?" and "Do you rely on anyone else for any type of income?"
The interviewer will also ask questions about why you would like to move to Australia. Family ties and marital relations will be points of interest, as well as why you are choosing Australia instead of your spouse's country or staying in your country. One of the most common questions is "Do you have family in Australia?" and "Will they sponsor you and support you here?" The interviewer will also likely ask you how long you plan on staying.
