We all know that to spend Christmas far away from home may not sound very exciting, but it doesn’t have to be like that if you are in Australia! For those who will be in Sydney, here are some useful ideas, which will help you to enjoy this time of the year. After all Christmas …
Sydney is one of those cities where there is always something to do. From those who just stay for a few months, to those who will decide to stay longer, there are some activities and places that are a ‘must do’ for everyone. Bondi to Coogee to Bondi walk. The Bondi to Coogee walk …
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So we have now an update on the update about the proposed Australian Federal Government’s ‘Backpacker Tax’. You will remember that there was to be a proposal that working holiday makers working in Australia would not benefit from having a tax free threshold, meaning that tax would be required to be paid on every dollar …
I think Brisbane is often a city which is overlooked by tourists, when visiting Australia. It’s kind of like the younger sibling of a family. Everyone in the world knows Sydney. When travelling to Australia, Sydney is the place to visit.
Travelling to Sydney for the first time a few years ago was overwhelming….in the sense of; “Where are the good bars and restaurants, where can I watch my favourite sport teams play, what beach to go to?” All the important stuff!
What is a Temporary Work (Skilled) subclass 457 visa? The subclass 457 visa program is designed to meet short-term demand for skilled workers in Australia. For many expatriate employees and their families, a Temporary Work (Skilled) subclass 457 visa is their initial mode of entry to Australia, whereas others may have transitioned to the 457 …
The Australian Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Small Business, Kelly O’Dwyer, announced that the so called ‘Backpacker Tax’ is to be put ON HOLD until January 2017. Therefore, this prospective tax will NOT come into effect on 1 July 2016.
Despite numerous calls on the Federal Australian Government to reverse their previous announcement to tax certain temporary visa holders as non-residents, The 3 May 2016 Federal Budget contained no relief.
Lots of people make mistakes filling in their Australian Tax File Number (TFN) Declaration form. This isn’t because people are stupid, it’s mostly because the form itself uses jargon and terms that pretty much mean nothing to the average punter. The most confusing question is often around the “are you an Australian resident for tax …
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One of the liveliest and most popular suburbs in Sydney is Surry Hills. Teeming with bars, restaurants, cafés and specialty shops, this is where you will spend the majority of your social hours eating, drinking, dancing and laughing. As a result, it is one of the most popular areas of the city, with young professionals …
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