» The Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Yes it’s that time of year again when all the funny people come to Melbourne and show us all just how funny they really are .This year the line-up is bigger and better than ever. With comedians from all over the world. So if you fancy a...
» Irishman fights for life after Civic assault
BY CHRISTOPHER KNAUS, POLICE REPORTERA 41-year-old Irishman is fighting for his life after an assault in Civic in the early hours of yesterday morning. Police found the man lying unconscious outside the Quick and Go convenience store on the...
» Backpacker Gearoid Walsh 'turned blue' after punch
AN Irish backpacker rapidly turned blue after being hit by another man outside a Sydney takeaway shop, a manslaughter committal hearing has been told.
» Is there an equivalent to our safepass in Aus ?
Yes its called the Each state used have their own g.g. red card for Victoria, but they combined them all and now the white card covers the whole country.
» What happens if i dont pay the ABN tax at the year end?
Nothing will happen if you dont do a tax return so work on your abn if you intend to come home after the and never go back, but if you want to stay or go back in a couple of years use your tfn. Keep your tax afairs in order or else they will come...
» Which should I have an Australian ABN or Tax File ?
ABN will definately bring home the most but you will be liable to pay your own tax out of this. I think you would also be supposed to sort out your own insurance etc. Probably wont get paid overtime, just a flat rate no matter how many hours you...
» What Tax will I Pay in Australia?
You can check out all about tax at :
» What are the major banks in Oz n NZ ?
Below are the 5 major banks in Australia n NZ ·····
» Can I setup a bank account before getting to OZ ?
Yes the Commonwealth Bank allows you to setup an account before getting to Australia{qtube vid:=0Vc4NXBXePo w:=480 h:=390}
» Can I get an Irish Passport while in Oz n Nz
Yes you can . All you need to do is go to the nearest Irish Embassy .
» Do I bring a laptop and is it safe ?
Well alot of the hostels have lockers in the rooms now that you get a key to . It's up to your self just means you have some thing extra to lug around and be careful not to lose or break. You could just use the many net cafes around instead and...
» What would you pack into a backpack for Oz?
I'd just pack the basics for the first few days until you get your barings . As you can also pick up loads of cheap stuff at or or the like .
» What are the mobile phone shops in Oz n Nz ?
Major mobile phone companies in Oz n Nz are :Welcome to Vodafone Australia's home page for personal mobiles - check out special offers, links to My Vodafone set up, paying bills online and more.www.vodafone.com.au/Optus is an Australian leader in...
» What Cloth shops are there in Australia ?
There are many cloths shows in Australia . Some of the big ones are :
» Where can I buy Duty Free in Australia ?
You buy duty free at all the major airports but also through
» What are the Australian Entertainment Retailers ?
There are a number of shops you can buy iteams like Tv's , Camera's , Phones and the like.The Good Guys is an independent group of stores so our prices may vary state to state. To ensure you receive the best deals available at the best price,...
» How much does this cost ?
Depends on when you apply and if you use an agent. For direct fees look here For agents well they can explian their fees.
» How long does it take?
Depends on the Visa and the person. It can take from days (WHV) or weeks to years (sponsored to PR).
» Do I need an agent to do this for me?
That is up to you as you can apply direct, if you do use an agent be sure they are MARA registered.For more see
» What is the pionts scheme?
To be eligible for Migration you need to qualify by getting a number of points these are awarded based on skills and personnel circumstances such as age. For more
