Study on experiences of moving and living abroad

Posted on June 2, 2012 by ABCDiamond

Dr Michael Skey, an academic based in the UK, is coming to Australia to research the experience of British-born people who have moved to Australia.

He will be in Sydney between 26th June 2012 - 10th July 2012 and Brisbane between 12th - 23rd July 2012.

Would you be willing to take part in a group or individual interview to share your experiences of moving and living abroad. It would only take around 45 minutes and would be conducted at a time and place convenient to you.

If so, please contact Michael; m.skey @ uel.ac.uk
University of East London.

If you don’t live in either of these cities, but might be willing to take part in a phone interview, please get in contact.

Many thanks for your time

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Education Tax Refund to be Replaced by SchoolKids Bonus

Posted on May 6, 2012 by ABCDiamond

A means-tested SchoolKids Bonus to replace the existing Education Tax Refund has been announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard as a bonus for one million families with school-aged children.

Parents will receive this bonus for each child in school, where an eligibility for Family Tax Benefits Part A exists.

$820 per year for high school students
$410 per year for primary school students

The direct cash payments will be paid each 6 months with one full payment being issued in the first year to cover the previous years entitlement.

As part of the transition to the new Schoolkids Bonus, the Education Tax Refund for 2011-12 will be paid out in full to all eligible families as a lump sum payment in June.

The payment will replace the Education Tax Refund from 1 January 2013.

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