Australia / Sending money- Oz to Poland (Not Western Union) [5]

Hi All,

I'm getting married in Poland later in the year to my wife who is Polish and we are looking to send some money back there to pay for it.

Is there any other way to send it other than Western Union? They seem like such a rip off especially if you have to send a few thousand dollars.

Is it possible to do it by bank transfer? I thought it would be... Do Polish banks use a IBAN number like the Oz, UK and Ireland ones do?

My wife has asked in two Australian Banks and they said it was not possible. I'm sure you would be able to do it as there must be businesses out there that import items from Poland to Australia and they would need ways to pay their bills.

Thanks in advance for any help

Australia / Renewing Polish Passport in Australia- Is it possible to do it by mail? [9]

My wife's Polish passport is due to run out in November and we would like to go on holidays shortly and she was told the only way to renew it is in person in Canberra. Is this right? We are currently in outback WA and won't be on the East Coast before we plan to head overseas next. I was hoping you could apply by post, maybe get a Policeman or JP to view her current passport and confirm it is her.

Has anyone had any experience with this?

Thanks in advance for any help.