ABCDiamond, Author at Britzinoz

Medicare Teen Dental Plan

Medicare provides most children, aged 12 years of age or over, with an Annual Voucher worth up to $163.05 (2012) and began at $150.00 in 2008, valid for a single Dental Check up/Treatment at any Dentist. These Vouchers are issued… Read the rest

Skin Cancer

There are about 380,000 cases of Skin Cancer reported in Australia each year, and from that there are about 1,700 deaths. A ratio of about 4.4 deaths per 1,000 reported cases. There were about 92,000 cases of Skin Cancer reported… Read the rest

Wallpaper in Australia

Wallpaper is a rarity in Australia. Very few people use it, hence almost no shops sell it. I remember noticing the lack of wallpaper shops when I arrived here. And as for finding anyone to hang it for you ?… Read the rest

Food Price Comparison UK-Aus

A report that has been issued around the world has recently shown that Food prices have risen, during the last decade, by different amounts in different countries. The figures for Australia and the United Kingdom are shown as: Aus: 41%… Read the rest

Capsicum-Pepper

Capsicum in Australia is called Peppers in the UK In November 2009, these cost about $8 for a pack of the 3 colours, in the average supermarket. Fruit stores may be cheaper: $6 from one butchers shop in Melbourne – … Read the rest

Migration Agents

There are many migration agents that provide assistance for the British migrating to Australia. Any migration agent that you use should be registered, for your own safety, with the Australian Migration Agents Board. Some of these are listed here: .… Read the rest

Credit Card Debt

Credit Card Debt per head of Population UK Credit card debt per head of population 1994 Total of: £9,453,209,396 = £163.38 per person 2004 Total of: £60,951,509,687 = £1,018.66 per person 2008 Total of: £65,580,040,237 = £1,068.37 per person. (3.94%… Read the rest

2009 Legatum Prosperity Index

A few excerpts from the The 2009 Legatum Prosperity Index Table Rankings, that apply to the UK and Australia. Full details for many aspects and over 100 countries at the link at the bottom of the page. Education: – an… Read the rest

Internet Comparison

Internet Hosts An Internet host is a computer connected directly to the Internet. Australia 11.134 million (2008) United Kingdom 8.269 million (2008) Source: www.cia.gov/…/the-world-factbook Internet Users An Internet user is someone that accesses the Internet at least once in the… Read the rest

Tax Rate Comparison UK-AUS

Comparison of Australian and UK wage and tax rates July 2009 Average Earners Based on the average/median Male Full time earnings for each country. Total deductions as a percentage of gross earnings 23.9% UK 23.7% Aus Note: An extra, non… Read the rest

Equivalent UK and Australian degrees

The Australian government has a website that assists in assessing overseas qualifications. Australian Education International Some examples of Education comparisons are: UK 2ii Honours standard Australian Bachelor’s Honours: 2.2 / 2B / Credit 60%-69% Australian Bachelor’s Ordinary: 2.1 / 2A… Read the rest

Wage Comparison UK Australia 2009

A comparison of average wages between Australia and the United Kingdom. I am selecting to compare ‘Full time earnings’ rather than the average of Full Time and Part Time, as this should give a more realistic indication for someone that… Read the rest

Unemployment September 2009

Australia Unemployment September 2009 The total available Australian Labour Force increased from 11,330,353 in August 2009 to 11,535,851 in September 2009. This was an increase of 205,498 new workers in the country. Unfortunately, only 178,742 new jobs were created in… Read the rest

Cost of Living Increases in Australia

Cost of Living Increases in Australia Between 2000 and 2009 the average full time NET wage income increased by 5.66% every year. During the same period, (June 2000 to June 2009), the following sample of average annual cost increases were… Read the rest

Baby Formula

Baby Formula Australia – UK Comparisons I don’t have personal experience of this subject but I have heard the following: Cow and Gate = Karicare S26 = SMA Cow and Gate Cow & Gate is part of Group Danone, a… Read the rest

Unemployment July 2009

Australia Unemployment July 2009 July 2009 Unemployment rate: Australians looking for full-time work Jul-09 New South Wales 5.82% Males 6.05% Females 5.90% Persons Victoria 5.77% Males 5.23% Females 5.58% Persons Queensland 5.32% Males 6.42% Females 5.72% Persons South Australia 5.92%… Read the rest

Unemployment April 2009

April 2009 Unemployment rate: Australians looking for full-time work: Apr-09 Apr-08 New South Wales 6.18% Males 4.37% 7.07% Females 5.21% 6.51% Persons 4.67% Victoria 5.27% Males 3.90% 6.10% Females 5.62% 5.56% Persons 4.20% Queensland 5.60% Males 3.43% 5.56% Females 4.91%… Read the rest

Marmite Our Mate Vegemite

The popular British spread Marmite can be found in Australia, but under an alternative name for legal reasons.

Our Mate

Our Mate – The British Marmite sold in Australia

but beware… there is an imposter about…

Australian Marmite

but it… Read the rest

The popular British spread Marmite can be found in Australia, but under an alternative name for legal reasons.

Our Mate

Our Mate – The British Marmite sold in Australia

but beware… there is an imposter about…

Australian Marmite

but it… Read the rest

Price of Beer in Australia

Australia Lager in Australia is £2.89 GBP Average using prices from 161 user(s). Popular brands Carlton Draught,coopers,VB United Kingdom Lager in United Kingdom is £2.68 GBP Average using prices from 740 user(s). Popular brands Carling,stella,Fosters Keep updated at: www.pintprice.com Updated… Read the rest

Child Tax Credits Child Benefit

Both Australia and the United Kingdom governments provide financial assistance for families with children. In Australia this is called Family Tax Benefit (FTB) whilst in the UK it is called Child Tax Credits and Child Benefit. The benefits that I… Read the rest