check the immigration website.. it would depend on what type of permanent residency you would apply for. currently it's 3060 AUD for the application(without the health exams). and rules change comes...
I have 1 yr medsurg and 2 yrs of haemodialysis experience from the Philippines. I have finished the bridging program in Oct 2012, offered a job as a dialysis nurse late March
usually the laptop is not counted. you should also check with the airlines(website), some would allow you to have 1 hand carry,1 handbag, and a laptop bag..so yey for over baggage!