The latest ABS average wages show that Full-time Male adult total earnings have increased to $1,406.70 pw from $1,336.40 12 months before, an increase of 5.26%...more ...
According to a newspaper report, anyone that has not completed both secondary education and nursing/midwifery education programs in Australia, will be required to demonstrate English language competence. more ...
Australians have lifted the lid on what stresses them out while driving, with almost all the drivers surveyed across the nation (99%) saying they have experienced unsafe and potentially life-threatening behaviour on our roads. more ...
The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces a report each year showing the Average Earnings and hours worked by Specific Occupations. Medical practitioners are at the top of this list, and Hairdressers are at the bottom... more ...
More good news released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics show that the unemployment rate for Male full time workers has dropped again to 4.78% .... more ...
Figures from an ABS report, issued 6th July 2010, shows the number of UK settlers arriving in Australia has dropped by almost 40% compared to the previous 12 months .... more ...
A recent survey by the Finance Sector Union has shown that not everyone is dissatisfied with their bank in Australia. In fact, only 28% are dissatisfied. more ...
Average Annual Income for All Australian Male Full Time workers based on Total Income, from the ABS Feb 2010 report, has risen from $68,468 in Feb 2009 by 6.06% to $72,618 in Feb 2010 more ...
219 occupations have been removed from the SOL and they include: Cooks, Hairdressers and Pharmacists. These changes will come into effect on July 1st 2010. more ...
The Unemployment rate for Australians looking for full-time work in April 2010, on a seasonally adjusted basis was: 5.13% Males (5.08% March 2010) 6.21% Females (6.11% March 2010) more ...
Winner of the 2010 CHOICE Award for Best Low-Fee Bank Account. The National Australia Bank is currently the best option for many people, due to it's NO MONTHLY FEES... more ...
The low income earners in Australia, as well as paying no tax on the first $6,000 of income, receive what is called a "Low Income Tax Offset" (LITO) rebate, normally at the end of the year, once... more ...
The Reserve Bank of Australia increased Interest rates by 0.25%. The new Base rate is now 4.50%. You could expect to get the following Bank Mortgage rates after this new rise... more ...
Other News
Mortgage Interest rates
CUA, Australia's largest credit union reduced its standard variable rate by 0.25% to 6.37% effective 19 March 2010.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of students over the last 10 years has risen by 234,700, with the following breakdown between State and Non State schools:
26,200 in State schools
208,500 in Independent schools
In 2009 there were 3,461,334 students attending full time school.
65.69% in State Schools
34.31% in Non State schools
Primary School student Attendance
69.44% State
30.56% Non State
Secondary School student Attendance
60.65% State
39.35% Non State
Unemployment
The number of Full time employed people in Australia rose by 45,123 from 7,655,080 in January 2010 to 7,700,203 in February 2010 in 'Original data' figures. An increase of 0.59%.
The number of Full time employed people in Australia rose by 11,438 from 7,648,303 in January 2010 to 7,659,741 in February 2010 in Seasonally adjusted figures. An increase of 0.15%.
The Australian unemployment rate was at 5.3 per cent in February, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage points from the downwardly revised 5.2 per cent observed in January 2010.
The ABS reported the number of people employed in February slightly increased, up 400 people to 10.971 million, seasonally adjusted. The rise in employment was driven by a rise in full-time employment, up 11,400 people to 7.660 million that was offset by a fall in part-time employment, down 11,000 people to 3.311 million.
According to figures released by the department of Immigration, the following applied to migrants from the United Kingdom to Australia, during the 2008-09 year.
21,545 Total settler Arrivals 6,160 Total Permanent Departures Based on that, a total of 28.6% returned at some point in their lives, and the following was also reported.
1,087 left within the first two years 976 stayed for between 3 and 5 years 4,097 had stayed for 5 or more years
The draft K-10 Australian Curriculum in English, mathematics, science and history is now being finalised for uploading to the Australian Curriculum Consultation Portal.
9th February 2010 A new website to name and shame Queensland childcare centres in breach of standards has gone live.
The website would provide detailed information about childcare services that had seriously or repeatedly contravened government standards, Premier Anna Bligh told parliament
Changes to the Building Trade Licence Legislation - QUEENSLAND
1st December 2009,
From 1 December 2009, there will be a change to building licensing regulations in Queensland. Most work valued at $3,300 or less is now exempt from BSA’s licensing requirements. The previous threshold was $1,100.
Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, and all the major cities have great shopping, so take some time and explore the CBD. If you're looking to buy a gift for for someone, especially something last-minute, the Complete Basketcase delivers gift baskets and hampers all over the country, and to the UK.
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Driving in Queensland
Most speed limits in built up areas in Brisbane are 60kph (37.5mph), but this reduces to 50kph (31.25mph) in many residential areas. Other roads may be 80kph (50mph), with 100 kph (62.5mph) or 110 kph (68.75mph) on the Freeways/Motorways.
Free phone calls to the UK ? and Free Phone calls all over Australia ? and Free Phone calls to Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, and USA ? and more...
Need a Visa for Australia ?
Not sure which visa to apply for ? The Australian Government immigration website now has the FIND A VISA WIZARD at: http://www.immi.gov.au/visawizard/Answer the questions and the wizard will point you in the right direction... More ... Australian Visa's
Note:
Immigrant = for most part an immigrant will commit themselves to becoming a part of their country of residence.
Expat = usually only temporarily placed in the host country & most of the time plan on returning to their home country.
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