Category Archives: Moving to Australia

The Top Emigration Destinations for 2011

Found this interesting article of The Top 5 Emigration Destinations for 2011, which tries to answer the questions for each of the countries below, such as: What’s so great about that country? When to avoid going there and why The … Continue reading →

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How to get a Tax File Number (TFN)

Before you can do anything financially, such as receive your salary when you get a job, submit your tax return, open a sole trading business, etc.. you need a tax file number. I always thought it would take so much … Continue reading →

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What to do when you arrive in Australia

When you eventually receive your Australian visa this is the to do list when arriving in Australia. Open a bank account within the first week of moving to Australia, This has to be one fo the first things you do … Continue reading →

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Banks in Australia

The ‘big four’ Australian banks are: Commonwealth Bank of Australia ANZ Bank Westpac National Australia Bank They have branches in all cities and large towns throughout the country and may have representation in your country, check on their website for … Continue reading →

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Open a bank account

This is an important step when you arrive in Australia, without a bank account you cannot get paid, you cannot even buy prepaid phone credit. The best way is to try to open your bank account before you even arrive … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches Know-How (Relocation Service)

Earlier this week Lesley Snell from Northern Beaches Know-How emailed me about her personal relocation service to Northern Beaches, I have asked her to write an article about the service, if you are moving to Northern Beaches, please give her … Continue reading →

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Claiming your tourist Tax refund – Tax Refund Scheme (TRS)

When you departing Australia and have spent $300 (GST inclusive) or more in the one store and have a single tax invoice, you may be able to claim a refund, subject to certain conditions, of the goods and services tax … Continue reading →

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How to migrate to Australia

How to migrate to Australia One of the most common questions I am asked is: “How do we migrate to Australia?”. What is actually being asked is what is the best way to move to Australia. For everyone the answer … Continue reading →

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How to find a job in Australia

These are the most commonly asked question from people abroad: Are there jobs in Australia? How do I find a job in Australia? Is it easy to find a job in Australia Is it right time to immigrate to Australia … Continue reading →

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Moving to Australia

We have made the move to Australia and compiling to this website to help you move / travel to / migrate to  Australia. Before our big move of migrating to Australia, we made the LSD (Look See and Decide) trip and … Continue reading →

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