University Course Costs for Permanent Residents 2017 Budget

Changes to Australian Permanent Resident University Costs from 2018

Commonwealth supported places

From 1 January 2018, subsidies for Australian permanent residents and New Zealand (NZ) citizens enrolling in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) will be withdrawn, making them fee-paying students.… Read the rest

Changes to Australian Permanent Resident University Costs from 2018

Commonwealth supported places

From 1 January 2018, subsidies for Australian permanent residents and New Zealand (NZ) citizens enrolling in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) will be withdrawn, making them fee-paying students.… Read the rest

Queens Birthday Holiday in Australia 2017

The Queens Birthday Public Holiday in Australia 2017

For those of us in Australia, there may be some confusion at times about the forthcoming Queens Birthday holiday. Yes, it’s a Public Holiday for us in Australia, on 12th June, 25th… Read the rest

The Queens Birthday Public Holiday in Australia 2017

For those of us in Australia, there may be some confusion at times about the forthcoming Queens Birthday holiday. Yes, it’s a Public Holiday for us in Australia, on 12th June, 25th… Read the rest

British £5 Note Ceasing to be Legal Tender 5th May 2017

British Paper £5 Note being replaced by Polymer £5 Note

The paper £5 note featuring the Elizabeth Fry portrait will no longer be legal tender from midnight on Friday night, 5th May 2017. It is being replaced by the polymer… Read the rest

British Paper £5 Note being replaced by Polymer £5 Note

The paper £5 note featuring the Elizabeth Fry portrait will no longer be legal tender from midnight on Friday night, 5th May 2017. It is being replaced by the polymer… Read the rest

Australian Visa List

Listing of Visas for Australia at April 2017

The following is a list of Visas, current and repealed, at April 2017, with the link to the official Immigration page for each Visa. Subclass Visa Group Visa name 10 Bridging visas… Read the rest

Listing of Visas for Australia at April 2017

The following is a list of Visas, current and repealed, at April 2017, with the link to the official Immigration page for each Visa. Subclass Visa Group Visa name 10 Bridging visas… Read the rest

HECS and Permanent Residency

HECS Fee Help and Support While a Permanent Resident

HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible students who are studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place and are Australian citizens. Since 2005, most New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents are not… Read the rest

HECS Fee Help and Support While a Permanent Resident

HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible students who are studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place and are Australian citizens. Since 2005, most New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents are not… Read the rest

Citizenship Requirement Changes 2017

Major Reforms of the 2017 Australian Citizenship Proposals

Proposed changes to Australian Citizenship will be going through Parliament at some stage, presumably after the June deadline for people to give their views. Major changes are: Four Years as permanent Resident… Read the rest

Major Reforms of the 2017 Australian Citizenship Proposals

Proposed changes to Australian Citizenship will be going through Parliament at some stage, presumably after the June deadline for people to give their views. Major changes are: Four Years as permanent Resident… Read the rest

457 Visa Applications and Occupations Removed

457 visa applicants with an occupation that has been removed from the STSOL

One option seems like a withdrawal of application with refund of fees. 457 visa applicants that had lodged their application on or before 18 April 2017, and… Read the rest

457 visa applicants with an occupation that has been removed from the STSOL

One option seems like a withdrawal of application with refund of fees. 457 visa applicants that had lodged their application on or before 18 April 2017, and… Read the rest

Nominated Salary Visas and ATO Data Matching

ATO to Data Match Incomes with Department of Immigration.

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (the Department) will commence the collection of Tax File Numbers for visa holders, and data will be matched with the Australian Tax Office’s records… Read the rest

ATO to Data Match Incomes with Department of Immigration.

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (the Department) will commence the collection of Tax File Numbers for visa holders, and data will be matched with the Australian Tax Office’s records… Read the rest

List of Removed Occupations, April 2017

On 19 April 2017, 200 Skilled Occupations were Removed the previous Skilled Occupation Lists.

The 200 Occupations entirely removed from the list of eligible skilled occupation on 19 April 2017 are listed below. ANZSCO Code Occupation 411511 Aboriginal and Torres… Read the rest

On 19 April 2017, 200 Skilled Occupations were Removed the previous Skilled Occupation Lists.

The 200 Occupations entirely removed from the list of eligible skilled occupation on 19 April 2017 are listed below. ANZSCO Code Occupation 411511 Aboriginal and Torres… Read the rest

Changes to Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) April 2017

Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List to be Cancelled and Replaced

On 19 April 2017, the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) replaced the previous ‘Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List’ (CSOL) You must nominate an occupation on this Combined list of eligible skilled occupations… Read the rest

Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List to be Cancelled and Replaced

On 19 April 2017, the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) replaced the previous ‘Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List’ (CSOL) You must nominate an occupation on this Combined list of eligible skilled occupations… Read the rest

Changes to Skilled Occupation List (SOL) April 2017

Skilled Occupation List to be Cancelled and Replaced

On 19 April 2017, the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) replaces the previous ‘Skilled Occupation List’ (SOL) You must nominate an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List… Read the rest

Skilled Occupation List to be Cancelled and Replaced

On 19 April 2017, the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) replaces the previous ‘Skilled Occupation List’ (SOL) You must nominate an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List… Read the rest

Australia to Abolish the 457 visas for Skilled Workers

Australian jobs and Australian values override and cancel the 457 Visa

The government has announced that it will abolish 457 visas for skilled foreign workers and replace them with a new visa program. Anyone now in Australia on a 457… Read the rest

Australian jobs and Australian values override and cancel the 457 Visa

The government has announced that it will abolish 457 visas for skilled foreign workers and replace them with a new visa program. Anyone now in Australia on a 457… Read the rest

Median Weekly Rents Brisbane 2012 – 2017

The change in Median Rental Costs in Brisbane from 2012 to 2017

Brisbane Statistical Division Weekly Rentals for 4 Bedroom Houses

BRISBANE CITY , changed from $490 per week to $540 per week, a change of 10% over 5 years… Read the rest

The change in Median Rental Costs in Brisbane from 2012 to 2017

Brisbane Statistical Division Weekly Rentals for 4 Bedroom Houses

BRISBANE CITY , changed from $490 per week to $540 per week, a change of 10% over 5 years… Read the rest

AUD is High to the GBP, Anyone Consider Returning to UK

Returning to the UK, is it a Financial Option for some?.

With the value of the AUD compared to the British Pound there must be some who have been in Australia for a while, and have considered the option to… Read the rest

Returning to the UK, is it a Financial Option for some?.

With the value of the AUD compared to the British Pound there must be some who have been in Australia for a while, and have considered the option to… Read the rest

Chocolates from the UK to Australia

Easter or Christmas, or any day that might be Special, can be Chocolate day.

So why not consider some real British Chocolate as special treats, for those special days. If you haven’t found it locally, then order from the UK… Read the rest

Easter or Christmas, or any day that might be Special, can be Chocolate day.

So why not consider some real British Chocolate as special treats, for those special days. If you haven’t found it locally, then order from the UK… Read the rest

Assurance of Support for Visa Applications

Some Australian Visa Applications need an Assurance of Support

Although the need for Assurance of Support for Partner Visas was removed in 2012, there are still some types of Visas that may require the Assurance of Support”. There are 2… Read the rest

Some Australian Visa Applications need an Assurance of Support

Although the need for Assurance of Support for Partner Visas was removed in 2012, there are still some types of Visas that may require the Assurance of Support”. There are 2… Read the rest

Mobile Phone Tower Locations in Australia

Where is the nearest Mobile Phone Tower ?

When choosing a location to live in, it can be handy to know where the nearest Mobile Phone Tower is, and which Providers it services. Some towers cover Optus, Telstra and Vodafone,… Read the rest

Where is the nearest Mobile Phone Tower ?

When choosing a location to live in, it can be handy to know where the nearest Mobile Phone Tower is, and which Providers it services. Some towers cover Optus, Telstra and Vodafone,… Read the rest

Data Only SIM – 50 GB data for $60

50 GB data + unlimited OVO Time for data-free streaming

A Prepaid ‘data only’ SIM for your tablet or WiFi hotspot giving 50 Gb data for $59.95 per month. Plans are prepaid, so you are not locked into expensive long… Read the rest

50 GB data + unlimited OVO Time for data-free streaming

A Prepaid ‘data only’ SIM for your tablet or WiFi hotspot giving 50 Gb data for $59.95 per month. Plans are prepaid, so you are not locked into expensive long… Read the rest

NBN at your Property

Is the NBN Available at Your Home

The extensive upgrade of Australia’s existing landline, phone and internet network to the NBN system is said to change the way we live, work and play for decades to come. You can see… Read the rest

Is the NBN Available at Your Home

The extensive upgrade of Australia’s existing landline, phone and internet network to the NBN system is said to change the way we live, work and play for decades to come. You can see… Read the rest

Visitor Visa subclass 600

Tourist Visa for Australia: Visitor Visa (subclass 600 visa)

The Visitor visa (subclass 600) is visa lets you visit Australia for for up to three, six or 12 months, as a visitor, for business visitor activities, to visit family or … Read the rest

Tourist Visa for Australia: Visitor Visa (subclass 600 visa)

The Visitor visa (subclass 600) is visa lets you visit Australia for for up to three, six or 12 months, as a visitor, for business visitor activities, to visit family or … Read the rest