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Why live, work, retire or buy property in Australia?
Australia is one of the world’s most popular expatriate destinations. One of its advantages for native English speakers is that most… - Read More
How easy is it to get a residence permit? How long does it take?
Applying for a visa as a migrant (i.e. for permanent residence) is confusing, difficult, expensive and time consuming – factors which have… - Read More
What are the Aussies like?
Defining the typical Australian isn’t easy – ask Australians themselves and you get a variety of platitudes. ‘Mateship’ is… - Read More
Where’s the best place to live in Australia?
The secret of successfully emigrating, retiring or buying a home in Australia (or anywhere else for that matter) is research, research and more… - Read More
What are the employment prospects in Australia?
In the 20th century it could be argued that Australia’s economic success was based on its abundant agricultural and later mineral and fuels… - Read More
What are the deductions such as income tax and social security?
Taxes in Australia vary depending on the state or territory where you live. They are levied at Commonwealth (federal), state and local government… - Read More
How much will rent or a house cost?
Renting Rental costs vary considerably according to the size (number of bedrooms) and quality of a property, its age, the facilities provided, and… - Read More
What is the cost of living and inflation?
No doubt you’d like to know how far your Australian dollars will stretch and how much money (if any) you’ll have left after paying your… - Read More
How high are indirect taxes, such as VAT?
Goods and services tax (GST), which was introduced in 2000, is similar to value added tax (VAT) in Western European countries (or sales tax in the… - Read More
What does it cost to buy and run a car?
New Cars New cars generally cost around the same in Australia as in most European countries and up to twice as much as in the US, particularly… - Read More
What is public transport like?
Public transport in Australia varies from region to region and town to town. In most cities and large towns services are good to excellent and… - Read More
What will it cost to move to Australia?
The cost of moving to Australia varies considerably depending on where you’re moving from, your destination in Australia and what you’re… - Read More
How can I transfer money to Australia?
Australia has no currency restrictions and you may import or export as much money as you wish, in practically any currency. Currency refers to notes… - Read More
What are the education prospects for my children?
Australian educational institutions generally have a good international reputation, particularly universities and tertiary-level colleges, and there… - Read More
What are the Australian health services like?
Australia is among the most advanced countries in the field of medicine and is noted for its highly trained medical staff and modern hospitals… - Read More
I hear that Australia has a permanent drought – how serious is it?
Periodic droughts are a way of life in Australia and a constant worry for farmers. In many rural areas, rivers are sucked almost dry by the demand… - Read More
How much of a threat are bush fires?
Bush fires are a constant threat in country areas (mainly in summer), which are exacerbated by the drought (some are started deliberately). They… - Read More
Does Australia have a serious crime problem?
Australia is a safe country by international standards, however, it’s important to take the usual safety precautions that you would in any… - Read More
What are the prospects for the Australian economy?
Australia has a prosperous market economy which is dominated by its service sector (over 70 per cent of GDP); however, its the agricultural and… - Read More
What are communications like, such as international phone calls, broadband internet, and satellite TV
Almost all Australian homes (some 97 per cent) have a telephone, and Australia also has one of the highest per capita rates of mobile phone… - Read More
What is shopping like in Australia?
Australia isn’t one of the world’s great shopping countries, although the variety and quality of goods on offer has improved… - Read More
What’s the food like? Can I buy ‘foreign’ foods?
The quality and variety of food in Australia is generally excellent and the equal of any country. Food outlets include delicatessens (delis), ethnic… - Read More
What social security benefits are provided, including state pensions?
Social security is the name given to state benefits paid to residents in Australia. It’s non-contributory and financed from general taxation… - Read More
How much will I earn?
It can be difficult to determine the salary you should command in Australia, as salaries aren’t always stated in job advertisements, except… - Read More
