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Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by IndieG
(Post 8579992)
My s-i-l and family moved here 20 years ago, with hardly any savings. They were on the dole for the first 18 months, whilst her hubby went back to Uni to obtain Aussie qualifications (although he already had two degrees). Both found jobs soon thereafter and haven't been unemployed ever since. Between the two of them, they've been earning well over $250k a year for the past 10 years, so have paid back much more in taxes than what they received in benefits. Their son got top marks in his VCEs and is now studying to become a doctor.
Are you saying they shouldn't have come here as they had very little money with them? BTW, if you're entitled to some benefits from the Govt. would you claim them or not? |
Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by Jen1977ni
(Post 8580142)
Ok, so someone like me, with no sprogs, would be entitled to nothing, even if we're experiencing hardship due to this bl**dy teacher registration taking so long!? Hardly seems fair....
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Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by Hebe
(Post 8580011)
So you are saying that the poor or the needy shouldn’t have children? It takes all sorts to make a population. How boring if we were all the same.
I have no problem with people receiving some benefits for the Children (as much as it does annoy me) but what’s more annoying is giving it to a migrant, I’m sorry, but if you cannot afford such a move with Children then you shouldn’t be moving. If I was unemployed I’d apply for government help, but that’s only because I’ve paid a lot in taxes over the years.
Originally Posted by coolshadows
(Post 8580161)
From their point of view, you've only got yourself to look after. So they assume you'll be arriving with enough money to sustain yourself for 2 years.
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Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by shafanm
(Post 8580204)
Well well, you want Uncle Kevin to be fair ? then have some babies :p
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Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by canadaeh
(Post 8580206)
The poor can have children all they want, just don’t expect me to pay for them.
I have no problem with people receiving some benefits for the Children (as much as it does annoy me) but what’s more annoying is giving it to a migrant, I’m sorry, but if you cannot afford such a move with Children then you shouldn’t be moving. If I was unemployed I’d apply for government help, but that’s only because I’ve paid a lot in taxes over the years. It should be the same for families, they should assume they’ll be arriving with enough money to sustain their family for 2 years. It is being said over and over again that migrants are a net asset to Australia and the tax dept. All migrants bring loaded with skills, qualification and experience for which investment on education/ training were done by some other country and it is a net net benefit for Oz, So given some benefit for the kids education ect ect. is not a big deal further these children will contribute handsomely to the Australian economy latter on. Australian Gov realises this as an investment with a long term return. Further only very few migrants would go for the Center link because after two year wait period most of them can stand on their feet. Has said, the FTB is for the children who will bring much greater benefit to Oz. I guess you are not a migrant or a very rich migrant or completely ignorant of the ground realities of a modern economy.:thumbdown: |
Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by canadaeh
(Post 8580206)
It should be the same for families, they should assume they’ll be arriving with enough money to sustain their family for 2 years.
Should Australia's new line be "Come to Australia, but don't bring your kids - they're not wanted" ? :unsure: |
Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by coolshadows
(Post 8580295)
Or are you going to tell me that the wages here are much better?
Originally Posted by coolshadows
(Post 8580295)
Should Australia's new line be "Come to Australia, but don't bring your kids - they're not wanted" ? :unsure:
We just have different opinions’, simple as that. I prefer to make my own money and sustain a lifestyle suitable to it; I wouldn’t be ok living on someone else’s money. I applied for Centrelink when I moved here a few years ago (Citizen), but never got it as I found a job in time, but the only reason I felt ok about it was I had paid my taxes here before. Like I said, if I became unemployed I’d certainly apply for unemployment benefits as I have contributed my taxes to it. I’ve moved back and forth from Australia a few times and I know that I wouldn’t ever make the move expecting my new country to pick up the tab if I hadn’t already contributed to it. If I had children I’d make sure I have an income that could support them. So I’ll agree to disagree. :) |
Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by canadaeh
(Post 8580300)
I wouldn’t ever make the move expecting my new country to pick up the tab if I hadn’t already contributed to it.
If I had children I’d make sure I have an income that could support them. So I’ll agree to disagree. :) |
Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by coolshadows
(Post 8580305)
I pay taxes too.
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Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by canadaeh
(Post 8580311)
I’m not saying you don’t. If you contributed then I don’t care if you get child benefit. It’s the fact that someone can just arrive and from day one get it that annoys me. There should be a waiting period – just like unemployment benefits. Do you think it would be fair for someone to get that from day 1?
You also have to take into consideration all the temporary visa holders getting LAFHA - Living Away From Home Allowance. |
Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by canadaeh
(Post 8580311)
Do you think it would be fair for someone to get that from day 1?
Surely the govt. must have some statistics to find out how many skilled migrants end up becoming chronic dole bludgers vs how many go on to contribute towards taxes? |
Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by Jen1977ni
(Post 8580170)
It's not been easy I can tell you, been waiting just over 3 months now and have been actively seeking work in just about everywhere, nobody gets back to you either!!! I was fortunate enough to get 6 weeks Teacher Aide work in a local high school but that came to an end. My OH is working and has been since day dot, but obviously two wages are better than one eh...
Patience is a virtue, patience is a virtue...ho hum! :( :fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed: |
Re: Monthly living expense
Back to the topic of the post, Footscray has a great market that is quite cheap http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melb...ls.php?id=1387
There's also Aldi and NQR for groceries but most of the grocery shops around Footscray are also probably cheaper than Coles or Woolies. |
Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by Sass73
(Post 8580682)
Back to the topic of the post, Footscray has a great market that is quite cheap http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melb...ls.php?id=1387
There's also Aldi and NQR for groceries but most of the grocery shops around Footscray are also probably cheaper than Coles or Woolies. Any idea current rental market in and around Footscray area, preferably two bedroom apartment. |
Re: Monthly living expense
Originally Posted by Sass73
(Post 8580668)
Best of luck with the job hunting Jen. We're in the same boat regarding wages - Hubbie's been out of work for nearly 6 months and he's getting so frustrated with the lack of respect shown by some of the recruitment agencies. I keep chanting 'patience is a virtue' too!
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