The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will commence a data matching program with the Department of Immigration & Border Protection (DIBP) from 1 September 2015. Information that will be acquired by the ATO for the periods 2012-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 includes: Employer Sponsor details for 457 visa holders [...]
Settling In Australia Program Found a new property in Australia and require assistance making it feel like a home? Expat International's Settling In Program is the next step! The personal relocation consultants at Expat International, provide local knowledge and support as well as hands-on assistance in order to ease the relocating family into their new Australian [...]
MANAGING YOUR MOVE MORE EFFECTIVELY: USING APPS AND SOCIAL MEDIA (source: http://www.connectingup.org/blog/developing-mobile-apps-not-profits-%E2%80%93-where-start) Relocating to a new city or country can often be overwhelming in light of the new location and surroundings, transport systems and general unfamiliarity with the new environment. However, there are a number of apps available on Smartphone, Tablets and Android devices as [...]
A GUIDE TO PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN AUSTRALIA 2014 All countries have particular days of national and cultural importance, in Australia ‘Public Holidays’ are days in which citizens are given the day off of work or school to celebrate a particular event. It is important to be aware of when public holidays are approaching not only [...]
Worlds most livable city 2013 According to The Economist Intelligence Unit Survey Melbourne has once again achieved top spot as the worlds most livable city. Victoria's capital beat 140 other cities surveyed on categories such as stability, healthcare, culture, education and infrastructure. According to the survey, it is a great time to be living in [...]
Perth's famous Greenhouse restaurant, with Perth CBD in the background Perth is soon to become Australia's most expensive city, according to research conducted by Australian Property Monitors (APM). In terms of rent, APM senior economist Andrew Wilson said Perth rents were coming closer to Sydney due to the city's strong investment in mining causing demand [...]
I often hear transferees' travel tales and am impressed by how far they've come to finally land in Australia. For most transferees, I am humbled at how much they enjoy living in our country. Why not celebrate expatriates by getting down to the many Harmony Day celebrations occurring around Australia? Harmony Day was organised by our [...]
If you are contemplating an assignment to Australia – there’s every chance you won’t want to leave when bidden! The relatively peaceful and high standards of living, education and business are very appealing to most of the expatriates Expat International settles. I know from first hand - my husband and children, all non-Australians [...]