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

"Snagman" <snagman@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> 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

> 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

There has been a few people on the OZ-NZ forum that have posted some
excellent "To Do Lists" If i knew how to list the threads(copy&paste?) i
would do it for you but doing a search is quite easy. hope this helps?
Donna.

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> "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

GET PISSED?

Malcolm

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> "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

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#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

> 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.

I recommend this site:

http://www.iselect.com.au/

F A

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

> 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

Screw all of that, think you need to chill on the beach with a few cold
ones to celebrate that you actually made it !!!

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> Screw all of that, think you need to chill on the beach with a few
> cold ones to celebrate that you actually made it !!!

Good trick if you can do it.....I arrived on the Sunday. on the Monday
my future hubby said "Here's the shopping list" and on the Monday
afternoon the pc was up and running for a 5 hour a day job-search
campaign! I sometimes wonder what happened to that "honeymoon period"
that people have when they arrive and relax and look round the place! I
was straight into resumes and job searching in order to pay the rent!
Ohhhhhh for a holiday!

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