From 20 September 2024, the Australian Age Pension is to rise by $28.10 per fortnight, for the single person rate. This is from $1,116.30 up to $1,144.40 per fortnightly payment.
The rate for each member of a couple is to rise by $21.20 … Read the rest
The Australian Tax Office is expanding its data matching program, and cracking down on the tax affairs of landlords.
Property management companies can now be required to transfer their records, for individual rental property owners, for each tax year period from 2018–19.
This data … Read the rest
Winter ends at the end of August.
The hottest winter since 2009?
According to www.weatherzone.com.au the warmest winter days in Brisbane are forecast to be Friday 30th and Saturday 31st of August 2024, with temperatures of 34°C and 35°C forecast consecutively. While minimums on Friday, Saturday and … Read the rest
Many people wonder, or ask, about the temperature in Australia.
It varies a lot depending on the location in Australia, the season, and the time of day.
Today, 24th August 2024, in the last week of winter, the temperature has varied in my patio … Read the rest
These are the processing times for partner visa applications finalised in July 2024.
The median average processing time was 19 months. Last updated: 12 August 2024.
Airlines in Australia normally have weight and size limits for carry on items.
For Domestic flights the carry-on limits are normally:
The Visa application Charge (VAC) is the fee that must be paid for a visa application.
The cost of these Australian Visa applications often change in July each year, although some years saw a change in January.
The figures below show these changes, for Partner … Read the rest
Should an 18 year old be paid the same rate as a 21 year old?
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has agreed to a range of reform proposals for junior pay rates, which the ACTU described as “discriminatory”.
The ACTU has said that … Read the rest
The following processing times relate to Citizenship applications, by conferral, that reached a decision in June 2024.
From date of application to ceremony:
The Australian citizenship test plays an integral role in ensuring that new citizens have “a basic knowledge of the English language and an understanding of Australia”
The Australian Multicultural Foundation has recommended that the Citizen Test be carried out in other languages, so … Read the rest
