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eVisitor subclass 651 Visa

Tourist Visa for Australia: eVisitor (subclass 651 visa)

This visa lets you visit Australia for up to three months at a time within a 12-month period, to visit or for business visitor purposes. You might be able to get an… Read the rest

Tourist Visa for Australia: eVisitor (subclass 651 visa)

This visa lets you visit Australia for up to three months at a time within a 12-month period, to visit or for business visitor purposes. You might be able to get an… Read the rest

ETA: Electronic Travel Authority subclass 601 visa

Tourist Visa for Australia: Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)

The ETA or Electronic Travel Authority is a visa that lets you visit Australia as many times as you want, for up to a year, and stay up to three months… Read the rest

Tourist Visa for Australia: Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)

The ETA or Electronic Travel Authority is a visa that lets you visit Australia as many times as you want, for up to a year, and stay up to three months… Read the rest

25% Tax Penalty on Some QROPS Pension Transfers

HMRC Introduces 25% Tax Charge On Some QROPS Transfers

Written by Anthony Blythe of Transfer My UK Pension The Chancellor of the Exchequer used his Spring Budget to announce that, with effect from 9th March 2017, pension transfers by UK… Read the rest

GBP to AUD FX Changes 10 Years to April 2017

The Change in the value of the British Pound to Australian Dollars since 2007

Since the Brexit vote we all know that the value of the British Pound towards the Australian Dollar has dropped substantially. But, how bad was it… Read the rest

The Change in the value of the British Pound to Australian Dollars since 2007

Since the Brexit vote we all know that the value of the British Pound towards the Australian Dollar has dropped substantially. But, how bad was it… Read the rest

Surcharges on Credit Card payments in Australia

Credit Card Surcharges when Shopping in Australia

Not everywhere accepts a Credit Card without adding on a surcharge to cover the retailers fees from the Credit Card companies. Most Supermarkets etc., do not add on extra for those paying by… Read the rest

Credit Card Surcharges when Shopping in Australia

Partner Visa Subclass 801

Onshore Permanent Partner Visa, Subclass 801

The Permanent Partner Visa Subclass 801 application, is activated after the subclass 820 section of this Partner Visa has been finalised. This is normally two years after the 820 application is submitted. The processing… Read the rest

Onshore Permanent Partner Visa, Subclass 801

Partner Visa Subclass 820

Onshore Temporary Partner Visa, Subclass 820

The temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) is the first stage towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801). You must be in Australia when you apply and also when this visa is decided. You lodge… Read the rest

Onshore Temporary Partner Visa, Subclass 820

If a Partner Visa is Refused, Do I get a Refund of my Visa Fees

Refund of Partner Visa Fees on Visa Refusal

I suppose it is a valid question when you are shelling out about $7,000 for a Partner Visa Application, but before anyone gets their hopes up, it is very rare to get… Read the rest

Refund of Partner Visa Fees on Visa Refusal

I suppose it is a valid question when you are shelling out about $7,000 for a Partner Visa Application, but before anyone gets their hopes up, it is very rare to get… Read the rest

Cost of Contact Lenses in Australia

Contact lenses are best bought from an Online supplier in Australia, or even overseas, if you are looking for the best prices.

Example Contact Lens Prices in April 2017

A local Optometrist quoted over… Read the rest

Cost of Contact Lenses in Australia

Contact lenses are best bought from an Online supplier in Australia, or even overseas, if you are looking for the best prices.

Example Contact Lens Prices in April 2017

A local Optometrist quoted over… Read the rest

Questions to Ask Before Moving to the NBN

Questions to ask BEFORE you move your home phone to the NBN

A report at the Sydney Morning Herald has highlighted some points about the NBN that may make people want to ask a few questions before switching to check… Read the rest

British Aero Chocolate

Aero Chocolate from the British Corner Shop

A selection of British Aero Chocolate from the British Corner Shop. An online British supermarket with over 8,000 products, and delivery to the UK and worldwide. Ideal for expats. Aero Bubbles Medium Easter… Read the rest

Aero Chocolate from the British Corner Shop

Historical Interest rates in Australia

Australian Interest rates

Historical Reserve Bank ‘Cash Rate’ Interest Rates

The Australian Reserve Bank Cash Rate history can be seen at: Australian Reserve Bank Cash Rate

Historical Mortgage Interest Rates

F5 Indicator Lending Rates – Reserve Bank of Australia

Housing

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Opening a Bank Account in Australia

Under current government legislation, you need to provide personal identification up to the value of 100 points when opening any account (including loan accounts). The following shows the normal points per ID, according to… Read the rest

Opening a Bank Account in Australia

Credit Cards for Temporary Residents in Australia

Can a Temporary Resident have a Credit Card issued in Australia

Not every Bank in Australia will issue a Credit Card to a temporary resident, but some do, including the main 4 banks.

ANZ Bank Credit Card for Temporary Resident

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Can a Temporary Resident have a Credit Card issued in Australia

Not every Bank in Australia will issue a Credit Card to a temporary resident, but some do, including the main 4 banks.

ANZ Bank Credit Card for Temporary Resident

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Credit Card Standard Rates And Fees

Credit Card Rates and Fees in Australia

Credit card fees are never really simple, and there are often catches that the new card holders are not expecting. Especially involving Interest rates, Fees and Interest Free periods. It really is well… Read the rest

Credit Card Rates and Fees in Australia

British Jacobs Biscuits

Jacobs Biscuits from the British Corner Shop

A selection of Jacobs Biscuits from the British Corner Shop. An online British supermarket with over 8,000 products, and delivery to the UK and worldwide. Ideal for expats. Jacobs Biscuits For Cheese GBP3.89… Read the rest

Jacobs Biscuits from the British Corner Shop

Transfer British Pension to Australia

Getting Your British Pension in Australia

Transfer British Pension to Australia, when you migrate to Australia from the United Kingdom, can involve more than one pension fund in the UK, and consideration must be given to what to do with… Read the rest

British Cadbury Chocolate

Cadbury Chocolate from the British Corner Shop

A selection of British Cadbury from the British Corner Shop. An online British supermarket with over 8,000 products, and delivery to the UK and worldwide. Ideal for expats. Cadbury Assortment Tin GBP8.39 Cadbury… Read the rest

Cadbury Chocolate from the British Corner Shop

Medicare for Temporary/Provisional Residents

Interim Medicare Cards

If you live in Australia and have applied for permanent residency, you may be eligible for an Interim Medicare card. You must: Be on a visa allowing you to work, or Prove your parent, spouse or child… Read the rest

Interim Medicare Cards

Working Holiday Visa subclass 417

Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/417- This visa is for young people (at least 18 but not yet 31 years of age) who want to holiday and work in Australia for up to a year. You might be able to… Read the rest