Latest Australian Information from Britzinoz and ABCDiamond
Marks and Spencer to open in AustraliaMarks & Spencer has announced that the Company has selected The Just Jeans Group as its franchise partner for Australia and that it plans to open the first M&S store late in 2010. "Initially, we expect to have stores of about 1,000 - 1,500 sq metres selling our exclusive St Michael range of ladies' and men's clothing, lingerie, accessories and shoes, toiletries and cosmetics" Source: NSW State Budget 2009Tuesday 16th June 2009 Queensland State Budget 2009Tuesday 16th June 2009 Commonwealth Bank Increases Variable Home Loan rate12th June 2009 The Commonwealth Bank today increased its Standard variable home loan rate from 5.64% to to 5.74%. The bank also confirmed that some home loans with fixed interest rates will also rise. Some CBA 15th June 2009 Fixed rates compared to the April 2009 rate
10 Year Fixed is now 8.09%, it was 7.39% at April 2009 15 Year Fixed is now 8.19%, it was 7.39% at April 2009 Unemployment Rates May 200911th June 2009
The $8,000 Federal Solar System rebate9th June 2009
This was due to to end on June 30th 2009, but it appears that funding has now run out, The last applications will be those received on 9th June 2009. Calling all British Nationals living abroad!!
Are you a British national living abroad, who is interested in helping shape future services offered to you by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)? If so, Virtual Surveys, a UK-based market research agency, would like to hear from you. Virtual Surveys is working on behalf of the FCO, and is looking speak to a range British nationals about their experiences of living and/or working abroad, as well as what services they would like the FCO to provide in the future. What’s in it for me? By contributing your thoughts, not only will you influence how the FCO develops the services it offers to people like you, but if you are eligible to participate in the forum, you could receive up to £50 of Amazon vouchers. You'll also get to discuss your experiences of living overseas with other British nationals from around the world. Australian Crime Statistics 20084th June 2009 A selection of crime rates for offence categories during 2008 are:
Attempted murder, * 1.1 victims per 100,000 persons, (1.2 in 2007) Kidnapping and abduction, * 3.7 victims per 100,000 persons, (3.5 in 2007) Robbery, * 77.2 victims per 100,000 persons,(85.6 in 2007) Blackmail and extortion, * 2.0 victims per 100,000 persons, (2.0 in 2007) Motor vehicle theft * 319 victims per 100,000 persons, (336 in 2007) Unlawful entry with intent * 1,131 victims per 100,000 persons in 2008 (1,182 in 2007) Source: Australia is Officially not in Recession3rd June 2009 Today's results from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, show the March 2009 quarter results for GDP as follows: Source: Queensland and NSW to discontinue the Petrol SubsidiesBoth Qld and NSW will be discontinuing their Petrol Subsidy schemes from July 1st 2009 This could mean that petrol will rise by about 8 cents, which is the subsidy in QLD and the top part of Northern NSW. More information.... (see bottom of linked page) Australian Interest Rate Movements2nd June 2009
seasonally adjusted Retail Turnover April 2009
+ 1.3% New South Wales + 0.9% Australian Capital Territory + 0.8% Queensland + 0.5% Tasmania Victoria had no change The following states had a Decrease in retail turnover - 0.1% South Australia - 2.4% Western Australia - 4.6% Northern Territory Australian Average Wages February 2009
Where is my Tax Stimulus Payment ?
During April and May 2009 the ATO has been sending out the $900 tax stimulus payments, but some people haven't yet received anything. If you are one of these and are wondering why, answer the following... If you have answered YES to every question, then you would appear to be due for the payment, and you should confidently call the ATO. If any answer is NO, then you may not be eligible Australian Federal Budget 2009Tuesday 12th May 2009
Maternity leave of 18 weeks at Minimum wage to be taxable. More Information at: 2009 Australian Budget... Property Price Movements Jan to March 2009
The median value of Established houses has changed as follows:
-3.6% Perth -2.9% Sydney -2.3% Melbourne -1.1% Brisbane -0.8% Adelaide +0.1% Hobart +0.5% Canberra +2.2% Darwin Mercer’s 2009 Worldwide Quality of Living SurveyThe Mercer Quality of Living Survey covers 215 cities and cities are compared to New York as the base city, with an index score of 100. Australian and New Zealand cities continue to dominate worldwide quality of living standards All Australian and New Zealand cities ranked higher than New York (100 points).
2008 and 2009 Survey Information at: Quality of Living Survey's ... The Global Economy according to the IMFApril 23, 2009
The advanced economies are set to shrink by 3.8% Some individual countries are estimated to have negative growth of the following figures: Some of these countries will only grow at the following rates.. 20th Aril 2009 - Banks raise Interest RatesCBA are raising their 7 year Fixed Interest rates 7.24%. Westpac have already announced Fixed Interest rate rises
Unemployment Rates March 2009
7th April 2009 - RBA cuts Interest rates by 0.25%The RBA has again cut interest rates by another 0.25% on the 7th April 2009. This brings the official Interest rate down to 3% BUT... Mortgage Interest rates may NOT be reduced this time More at: Mortgages... Retail Trade Figures for February 2009 in Australia
AustraliaState by State for the month of February 2009Breakdown by IndustryMigration numbers to be cut - March 2009Free Phone CallsFree phone calls to the UK ? and Free Phone calls all over Australia ? Need a Visa for Australia ?Not sure which visa to apply for ? The Australian Government immigration website now has the FIND A VISA WIZARD at: Answer the questions and the wizard will point you in the right direction... More Visa Information on our site at: Australian Visa's
Immigrant = for most part an immigrant will commit themselves to becoming a part of their country of residence. Expat = usually only temporarily placed in the host country & most of the time plan on returning to their home country. | m13 | |||||||||
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