i live in australia but have a u.k. passport what is the best way to apply for a chinese visa???

Hi, if you have the Australia resident permit, the most convenitent way for you is to apply in Australia. Could you please tell me which city do you live in? Knowing this, detailed visa application imformation will be told.

Thanks for quick reply, i am living in perth at the moment

You need to apply China visa at the Consulate-General of P.R.China in Perth. You need the following documents:
(i). Original passport with at least two blank visa pages and a photocopy of their current passport (photo page only).
(ii). One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken colored passport photo (no hat, no veiling) affixed on it
(iii). tour ininerary or flight and hotel booking. If you are going to China for visiting family, relative or friends, you should submit a letter of invitation and a copy of inviter's ID

For regular service, Regular pick-up time is the fourth working day.