Britzinoz
An information site for British Migrants to Australia,
providing information since October 2005.
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- Old UK Paper Driving Licence The original British paper driving license is still valid to use in the UK and other countries and to exchange in Australia, as long as the details are still correct. You can exchange your old paper driving licence for a photocard driving licence online, but at a cost of £20. These new licences are only valid ...
- Australian Baby Bonus The “baby bonus”, or Maternity Benefit, is a government payment for each child born to an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident in Australia. Information at May 2013: baby bonus is a non-taxable, income tested payment of $5,000 per eligible child paid in 13 fortnightly instalments. baby bonus is payable if your family’s estimated combined adjusted taxable income is ...
- Australian Median Wage 2012 In May 2012 the Median weekly total cash earnings for all ADULT full-time employees was $1,261. (A$65,572 per year). This figure was $1,250.00 for all full-time employees, including non-adult. In May 2012, the average weekly total cash earnings for all employees was $1,122.60 and for all full-time employees was $1,452.00. This shows that the Median wage is about ...
- Mortgage Costs as a Percentage of Income in 2013 Mortgage Costs as a Percentage of Income, for 362 cities in various countries around the world, in a 2013 report. The following figures are from a report that I first looked at in 2010, and the figures for that year looked at 117 cities. It has now expanded to 362 Cities. The 2010 report is at: www.abcdiamond.com/forum/…/mortgage-costs-as-a-percentage-of-income/ The ...
- May 2013: Australian Reserve Bank Cuts Interest rates At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent, effective 8 May 2013. This seems to be an unexpected cut…
- Australian Public Debt is 10 per cent of GDP in 2013 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) director for Asia and the Pacific, Anoop Singh, says the fact that Australia’s fiscal position is weaker than earlier expected is not a concern because of the country’s low level of debt. Speaking to a news conference in Singapore, Anoop Singh stated that the Australian public debt figure now stands at ...
- Emergency British Passport If you lose your passport, or it has expired, and you need to travel URGENTLY, there is an option. You can apply for an emergency travel document (an ‘emergency passport’) if you are a British national outside the UK and your passport has been lost, stolen, damaged or has expired. An emergency travel document may also cover ...
- Hairdressing Licences Licence Information for Hairdressers in Australia Australian Skills Recognition Information - Hairdresser 4931-11 New South Wales There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in New South Wales. 05 June 2012 Hairdressing in New South Wales is not a licensed trade. In accordance with the NSW Hairdressers Act 2003, regardless of age, a person can work as a hairdresser ...
- Compulsory Superannuation Scheme in Australia The minimum Superannuation contribution from your Employer is rising to 9.25% from July 2013. The majority of Workers in Australia, have had individual Superannuation schemes since 1992 when the Compulsory Superannuation Scheme was first set up. From 1 July 2013 the Superannuation Contribution will start a gradual climb from 9% to 12% by 2019-20, as shown below. The ...
- Returning to Britain ? New Documentary TV series needs you! Are you a British Expat living abroad? Are you thinking of returning to the UK? Whether it’s because you’re missing family & friends, have struggled with the local culture or had trouble with your finances – we’d like to know why you want to come home! Award-winning Outline Productions are developing an exciting new documentary series about expat ...
- Treats from Home, Melbourne, VIC 3000 British Things Treats from Home Level 1, Collins234 Boutique Place, 234 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 T: 03 9639 2344 Alison and Paul opened their Treats from Home Melbourne shop in July 2005.
- Best of British, Floreat, WA 6014 British Groceries, Confectionery and Memorabilia Best of British Shop 80b Floreat Forum Howtree Place, Floreat Western Australia 6014 T: 08 9287 1186 Web: www.bestofbritish.com.au Best of British was established in May 2005 by Ian and Anne. Both originally from the north east of England, Anne has lived in Perth since 1989 and Ian moved here in 2003. Ian and Anne recognised a need and demand ...
- National Savings and Premium Bonds Website shutting for TWO days From 6 April 2013 www.nsandi.com will be carrying out maintenance work on their systems (this includes internet and telephone) This work is scheduled to finish at 08:00 on 8 April 2013. (UK time) During this period you will not be able to access account information, make deposits or withdraw money from your account. www.nsandi.com are sorry ...
- Vodaphone Australia How many people spell Vodafone using “ph” instead of “f” ?… Vodafone, the world’s second largest mobile telecommunications company, began operations in Australia in October 1993. In 2009, Vodafone Australia merged with Hutchison 3G (commonly known as the ’3′ THREE brand) to become Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Ltd. (VHA) This merger, adding on all of the ’3′ customers to the Vodafone ...
- Australian Government Crackdown on 457 Visas Following the recent Australian Government tightening of the 457 rules to make that Australians are given preference rather than foreigners being at the front of the jobs queue, the Australia Immigration Minister, Brendan O’Connor, has responded to the criticism of the Government’s crackdown on these visas, providing examples of how the system has been rorted. Examples ...
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: www.immi.gov.au/visawizard Answer the questions and the wizard will point you in the right direction…
Immigration Rule Changes
Updates and changes can be seen at:
Changes to the Building Trade Licence Legislation – QUEENSLAND
From 1 December 2009, there was a change to building licensing regulations in Queensland. Most work valued at $3,300 or less is now exempt from BSA’s licensing requirements. The previous threshold was $1,100.
….More…. Trade Licence in Australia
Books about Australia
There are many books about Australia, and Amazon
Driving in Queensland
Most speed limits in built up areas in Brisbane are 60kph (37.5mph), but this reduces to 50kph (31.25mph) in many residential areas. Other roads may be 80kph (50mph), with 100 kph (62.5mph) or 110 kph (68.75mph) on the Freeways/Motorways.
….More…. Driving in Queensland