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Compulsory Superannuation Scheme in Australia

The minimum Superannuation contribution from your Employer is rising to 9.25% from July 2013. The majority of Workers in Australia, have had individual Superannuation schemes since 1992 when the Compulsory Superannuation Scheme was first set up. From 1 July 2013… Read the rest

Superannuation information for temporary residents departing Australia

The vast majority of workers in Australia, will have superannuation (super) contributions paid by your employer into a super fund of your choice. This is to provide your financial benefits when you retire. However, if you are not staying in… Read the rest

Average Weekly Earnings, Australia – November 2012

The Australian average weekly wage has seen a rise of about 5% over the 12 months to November 2012, and the Male Full Time total earnings now averages $1,577.40 per week or $82,024.80 based on 52 weeks. The ABS 6302.0… Read the rest

Unemployment in Australia February 2013

The Australian Unemployment rate for February 2013 increased by only 0.1% this month, going up to 660,000 unemployed, with 470,300 of those looking for Full Time work, and 189,700 looking for Part Time work. FEBRUARY KEY POINTS TREND ESTIMATES (MONTHLY… Read the rest

Median Wage 2012 UK and Australia Comparison

A comparison of wages in both the UK and Australia is a useful guide for many people considering moving and working in either country. Ideally the wage figure you need to look at is the exact wage for your specific… Read the rest

Paid Parental Leave Eligibility

Paid Parental Leave Eligibility You must be an Australian resident to be eligible for Parental Leave Pay, and you must have met the Paid Parental Leave work test before the birth or adoption occurs. The Paid Parental Leave work test… Read the rest

Australian Male Wages rise 5.36% in 12 months to August 2011

Wage Changes in the twelve months to August 2011: Full-time Male adult total earnings rose from $1,414.90 to $1,490.70 per week, a rise of 5.36%. Full-time Female adult total earnings rose from $1,132.10 to $1,182.40 per week, a rise of… Read the rest

Maternity and Paternity Leave in Australia

An update on Paid Parental Leave in Australia January 2011

Maternity Leave

Australia’s national Paid Parental Leave scheme started on 1 January 2011. It provides eligible working parents with 18 weeks of Parental Leave Pay at the National Minimum Wage,… Read the rest

Buying an Australian Business

Buying a Business in Australia Here are some government pages that refer to buying an existing Australian business in each of the Australian States: State Government NSW : www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au QLD : www.dtrdi.qld.gov.au VIC : www.business.vic.gov.au WA : www.sbdc.com.au/ Federal Government… Read the rest

Long Service Leave

Long Service Leave in Australia Long service leave is a period of paid leave given to an employee in recognition of a long period of service to an employer. The standard entitlement to Long Service Leave is 8.6667 weeks on… Read the rest

Working with Children

Working with Children in Australia Most Australian States have a “Working with children check” carried out on people that are employed, or even volunteer, to work with Children. These checks can include Police checks on criminal history etc. QLD –… Read the rest

How to get an Electrical Licence in Queensland

Electrical Licence in Queensland How to get an Electrical Licence in Queensland Here is an example of someone’s own experiences, with a username “MigrantOz” I’ve written this post so that all you sparkys waiting to come over to Oz are… Read the rest

Construction Industry Safety Card

Working in the Building Industry: Special Note for Queensland From 1st July 2009 The CPCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry course replaces the previous 30215QLD – Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) course. After… Read the rest

Wages in Australia 2014

Australian Wage Information

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General Australian Wage Information

Each Industry in Australia will have determined the minimum conditions and wages payable to its workers, and these agreements are called Employment Awards. An important aspect… Read the rest

Tax Returns

Tax Returns in Australia You need to Lodge a tax Return every Year If you prepare and lodge your own tax return, the lodgment deadline is 31st October, ie: FOUR months after the tax year ends on June 30th. If… Read the rest

Superannuation and Retirement in Australia

Superannuation and Retirement in Australia A good website to view is www.seniors.gov.au where I found this quote: There is no statutory retirement age in Australia. www.britzinoz.com/compulsory-superannuation-scheme-in-australia In prior years, very few Australians over 50 waited until qualifying for the Age… Read the rest

Blue Cards for Construction Industry or Working with Children

Blue Card requirement in Employment or Child Related activities Who needs a Blue card in Queensland? There are TWO versions of ‘Blue Cards’ being used in Queensland, and they are for very different purposes: Working with Children and Working in… Read the rest

Maternity Pay in Australia

Maternity Pay in Australia January 2011 Paid Parental Leave – Maternity Pay implementation Australia’s first national Paid Parental Leave scheme started on 1 January 2011. This Parental leave is for eligible working parents of children born or adopted on or… Read the rest

Starting a Business in Australia

Starting a Business in Australia You can start a business in Australia operating under (1) your own name, (2) under a Business Trading name or (3) as a Limited Company. Trading under your Own name Depending on your occupation you… Read the rest

Employment: Nursing in Australia

Employment: Nursing in Australia Employment Links A collection of information to assist overseas Nurses in finding employment in Australia. Nurse the Nation is a service to Nurses and Midwives who would like to experience Australia, and try something new and… Read the rest