Hi Rob-wa, I have also been badly burnt by an Australian advisor in the US. Cut a long story short, he sold some properties for me, in Buffalo, NY. and 18 months later, has not sent over the money! What caught my attention about your post was the fact that he now promotes Melbourne!. As I know that this man is from Melbourne, and always said that he would return!
Would it be possible to find out the name of your advisor, confidentially, so I can compare notes?
Peter