I am wanting to travel to Australia to spend time with my girlfriend. However I have been convicted of a couple of DUIs and the jail time equals out to 12 months, it was all suspended time with the exception of 60 days I did serve, but I know that doesn't matter. My question is should I go with...

I am trying to apply for a student visa to study in Australia. I am in Australia and I currently hold an extended Tourist Visa, valid until this Monday 21st January 2013. The online application system states that I do not have a valid prerequisite visa to apply for a Student Visa online -...