Medical: Introduction to Medicare
An Introduction to Medicare
Day: 18 May 2011
Bulk Billing Doctors in Australia
Bulk Billing in Australia
A quick definition of Bulk Billing is where the Doctor charges the Government for your medical care, and you pay nothing. You will find some locations where most doctors will Bulk Bill, and other areas where… Read the restDental Treatment in Australia
Australian Dental Information
Dentists
Dental work is normally NOT covered under Medicare, although there are now two main exceptions to this: Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme (details shown below) Medicare Teen Dental Plan (details shown below) [notice] Changes to… Read the restLearning to Drive in Australia
Learning to Drive in Australia
Learning to Drive in Queensland
If you are under 25 years old, and do not have a Learner Licence, you will have to complete 100 hours of recorded logbook driving with Qualified Instructor or with… Read the rest
Credit Cards in Australia – 2011
Credit Cards in Australia
All the Australian Banks offer various options on Credit Cards, some with Low Interest, some with High Interest. Some with Interest Free days, others without. I would consider looking at the following that I have details… Read the restBank Fees in Australia
Australian Bank Fees
Monthly Bank Fees
Many Australian Banks have account keeping fees, commonly $5 per month, although some are Free, so it is worth shopping around. HSBC Bank Australia was a common account for many newly arrived British, as… Read the restAustralian Bank Fees
Monthly Bank Fees
Many Australian Banks have account keeping fees, commonly $5 per month, although some are Free, so it is worth shopping around. HSBC Bank Australia was a common account for many newly arrived British, as… Read the restShopping Overseas
Imported Shopping
Customs Duty and GST
Buying goods from overseas is a common occurrence in Australia, especially by recent Migrants, and it is worth noting the rules on Customs Duty and GST charges for such purchases brought into Australia.
The… Read the rest
Transport Services in Australia
Transport Services in Australia
Queensland
Queensland Railway Services : Queensland Railway timetables
Queensland Translink Route Planner : Find Times of Buses, Trains and Ferries, CityCat, and the Cost of the trip. TransLink provides one single public transport network covering South… Read the rest
Trade Licence in Australia
Australian Trade Licensing Information
Changes to the 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… Read the rest