Migration Help
Do you need help in the migration process ?
Need to work out which Visa to apply for, so you can migrate to Australia ?
My own experiences are more linked to living in Australia, rather than how to apply,… Read the rest
Category: Information
39
Soreen Malt Loaf in Australia
Soreen Malt Loaf is one of the few things that I still have a hankering for even after the years that I have lived in Australia.
Sometimes the local supermarkets have some in stock, but many of the specialist British… Read the rest
Record Fall in ATM use
The use of ATM machines in Australia has seen a record fall, but at the same time the use of the “cashback” option at the shops has also seen a record rise.
Some useful tips are at: http://www.bankers.asn.au/default.aspx?ArticleID=1446
example:
Tips… Read the rest
School Fees on 475 Visa
School Fees and the Offshore Skilled - Regional Sponsored (subclass 475) Visa
New South Wales
No Temporary Residents Program Fees are payable for children of 475 Visa holders, therefore it is the same cost as Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents.… Read the rest
Unemployment in Australia
Australian Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment rates, for Full Time Workers:
Males
Females
Apr-2009
5.31%
6.01%
May-2009
5.88%
6.28%
Jun-2009
5.96%
6.47%
Jul-2009
6.03%
6.28%
Aug-2009
5.75%
6.54%
Sep-2009
5.72%
6.78%
Oct-2009
5.83%
6.60%
Nov-2009
5.63%
6.48%
Dec-2009
5.42%
6.23%
Jan-2010
4.97%… Read the rest
Established House Prices in Australia
Information released on February 1st, 2010 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the following:
Over the year to December 2009, preliminary estimates show that the price index for established houses for the weighted average of the eight capital cities… Read the rest
Speeding Fines and Demerit Points in Western Australia
The following Speeding fines and Demerit points were valid in 2009, and published on the Western Australia Office of Road Safety website.
Fine
Demerit Points
Km/h over the speed limit
$75
0
Not more than 9 km/h
$150
2
More… Read the rest
Unemployment Rate 2009
2009 Australian Unemployment Rates
The following figures have been obtained from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Males looking for Full Time Work, Seasonally Adjusted:
Jan-2009
4.64%
Feb-2009
5.07%
Mar-2009
5.47%
Apr-2009
5.30%
May-2009
5.86%
Jun-2009
5.95%
Jul-2009
6.04%
Aug-2009
5.76%… Read the rest
Unemployment Rate December
Unemployment Rate - for December each year.
Males looking for full-time work, Seasonally Adjusted
Dec-1978
5.325%
Dec-1979
4.852%
Dec-1980
4.826%
Dec-1981
4.854%
Dec-1982
9.058%
Dec-1983
9.306%
Dec-1984
8.219%
Dec-1985
7.110%
Dec-1986
7.961%
Dec-1987
7.055%
Dec-1988
6.040%
Dec-1989
5.237%
Dec-1990
7.719%… Read the rest
UK Right of Abode ID cards
The United Kingdom is in the process of issuing “Right of Abode” Identity cards to people with the right of abode in the UK.
This link shows who is entitled to a Right of Abode in the United Kingdom
www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/infs/inf12rightofabode… Read the rest
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
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
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
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
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
Australian Education Naplan 2009 Reading Results
The following results show the percentage of students from each State that achieved the minimum education standard in the 2009 NAPLAN tests.
The results also show the average age of students tested, and the number of years schooling that they… Read the rest
Australian Education Naplan 2009 Grammar Results
The following results show the percentage of students from each State that achieved the minimum education standard in the 2009 NAPLAN tests.
The results also show the average age of students tested, and the number of years schooling that they… Read the rest
Australian Education Naplan 2009 Numeracy Results
The following results show the percentage of students from each State that achieved the minimum education standard in the 2009 NAPLAN tests.
The results also show the average age of students tested, and the number of years schooling that they… Read the rest
