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Update on ‘Backpacker Tax’ 17 May 2016
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
Working Holiday Makers to be taxed at least 32.5% from 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
I Made a Mistake Filling in my Tax File Number Declaration Form
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
A Guide to Living in Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia
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
A Working Holiday Maker’s Guide to the Best Places in Sydney
UK expat Ashley Leszczuk reveals what it’s like living in Sydney and what gems he’s found around the city. Name: Ashley Leszczuk Occupation: Underwriter, Crisis Management Current
How to Claim Australian Tax Back
Sun, sea, surfing and wide open roads – what’s not to love about Australia?! It’s not hard to understand why thousands of people visit the
Should I Do My Working Holiday in Sydney or Melbourne?
Many years ago, I was living and working as a recruiter in London. I had been transferred to an unrelated company to build relationships between
How to Find Work Straight Away on an Australian Working Holiday Visa
If you’ve recently arrived in Australia, it can be a minefield trying to find a job that will: A. Pay the bills B. Be in
24 Hours in the World’s Most Liveable City, Melbourne
I moved to Melbourne in 2013 and I have loved every single second I have spent in this city. I go to RMIT eleven hours a