> #1. Open a Bank Account. Passport is sufficient ID for the first 4
> # weeks.
> Most employers pay directly into your bank.
>
> #2. Apply for TFN (tax file number) - without one employers, banks
> # etc are
> obliged to take 47% of all taxable income. You'd get it back
> eventually,
> but..........
>
> #3. Insurance - for your belongings etc.
>
> #4. Medicare card etc. Health costs can be high otherwise.
>
> #5. Drivers licence - your UK licence is good for 6 months, but you
> # might as
> well get it over with.......
>
> Good Luck!!
>
>
> "Snagman" <snagman@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:40f05caa.0409111048.1c4928d6@posting.google.c om...
> > Hi Guys,
> > Does anyone have any advice or a list of things they did when they
> > first arrived in oz like:
> > 1)Open a bank account
> > 2)Medicare
> > 3)Driving test
> > Just keen to know what things I should be making a priority when i
> > get
> > there.
> > Got the place to stay and job sorted already thankfully!
> > Al

In most states it's 3 months, not six.

Jeremy

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> JAJ
>
> i will go to Oz as working holiday on Nov, i got a driver license in
> my home country, should i get a driving test in Oz as well?
>
>
>
> <member23519@british_expats.com> wrote in message
> news:<32$254093$1657373$1094938881@britishexpats.c om>...
> > > "Snagman" <snagman@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:40f05caa.0409111048.1c4928d6@posting.google.c om...
> > > > Hi Guys,
> > > > Does anyone have any advice or a list of things they did when
> > > > they
> > > > first arrived in oz like:
> > > > 1)Open a bank account
> > > > 2)Medicare
> > > > 3)Driving test
> > > > Just keen to know what things I should be making a priority
> > > > when i
> > > > get
> > > > there.
> > > > Got the place to stay and job sorted already thankfully!
> > >
> > > Tax file number. You won't get paid wthout one.
> > >
> > > You might need proof of residence to get a bank account.
> > >
> > > F A
> >
> > Or if he does get paid, tax at 48.5% will get witheld.
> >
> >
> >
> > As a new PR arrived in the country, one can open a bank account with
> > just a passport/visa within the first 4-6 weeks, depending on
> > institution.
> >
> > Or you can open a bank account from the UK:
> > http://www.migrantbanking.co.uk
> >
> > Other points:
> > 1. Get a driving licence quickly. No need for a practical test for
> > UK
> > licence holders in WA (do prepare for the theory test however).
> > A
> > drivers licence serves as useful ID in Australia.
> > 2. Visit Medicare when you arrive, but they may tell you you need
> > to wait a few days for your details to get onto their system
> > from DIMIA.
> > 3. If you expect to be earning over AUD50k per year and you're
> > single
> > you do need to look hard at health insurance, because of the
> > Medicare levy surcharge.
> >
> > If living in Perth, you're likely to need a car fairly quickly.
> > Hiring
> > a car makes sense intially - a good place to consider is Bayswater
> > Car
> > Rental:
> > http://www.bayswatercarrental.com.au/
> >
> > Jeremy

Usually temporary residents do not need to get an Australian driving
licence if they have a valid overseas licence. But exact rules will
vary from state to state.

Check the websites of the licensing authorities of the
state/territories you plan to visit to see what the exact rules are for
visiting drivers. If it's not in English you may need to carry an
official translation with you.

You may want to get an international drivers licence in your home
country before you leave.

Jeremy

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