Why Australia will never become a first world country
Feb 7th 2012, 11:08 pm
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Re: Why Australia will never become a first world country
Feb 7th 2012, 11:09 pm
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Re: Why Australia will never become a first world country
Cost-effective transportation such as cycles and donkeys have proven very popular here since 2008 
Unfortunately a disporportionate number of London cyclists end up under the wheels of lorries. Strangely enough their needs were not considered when the city was laid out in the late 1660s. Doesn't deter 'em tho.
Unfortunately a disporportionate number of London cyclists end up under the wheels of lorries. Strangely enough their needs were not considered when the city was laid out in the late 1660s. Doesn't deter 'em tho.
Feb 7th 2012, 11:12 pm
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Re: Why Australia will never become a first world country
Now thats the sort of "insider" info I`m after as opposed to general negativity
I have wondered about some of the positions being offered (particulary 457) and whether there was a catch - it appears there is......
Does work in such positions pay any/enough of a premium to counteract the extra living costs incurred?
I have wondered about some of the positions being offered (particulary 457) and whether there was a catch - it appears there is......
Does work in such positions pay any/enough of a premium to counteract the extra living costs incurred?
As this country is effectively run by trade unions, employment law is much stronger than in the UK and it is much easier to get rid of employees over there than here. This means that there are a lot of temporary jobs. I'm a contractor and always have been. Some people like to believe the illusion that being a permanent employee gives them more 'job security', but to me it's just an excuse to pay you less.
Feb 7th 2012, 11:13 pm
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Feb 7th 2012, 11:15 pm
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Re: Why Australia will never become a first world country
What is this Aus/NZ PR that people go on about? Can you get it before you even show up??? You don't have to do 4-6 years first like everywhere else?
Feb 7th 2012, 11:16 pm
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You need them here in the winter and plenty of warm clothes.
Many people will say they feel colder here in winter than they did in the UK....and that is inside the house.
Don't be fooled by the image of hot weather and sunshine
Many people will say they feel colder here in winter than they did in the UK....and that is inside the house.
Don't be fooled by the image of hot weather and sunshine
Feb 7th 2012, 11:19 pm
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Sadly this is true. The designers of Australian homes largely assume that the climate is identical from Tasmania to Cape York and build accordingly. If you've ever hired an apartment in Southern Europe during the winter you'll have an idea of what to expect.
Feb 7th 2012, 11:19 pm
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Feb 7th 2012, 11:21 pm
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Feb 7th 2012, 11:23 pm
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Feb 7th 2012, 11:24 pm
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After 4 years you can become a citizen.
Feb 7th 2012, 11:29 pm
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Seems very liberal compared to UK/EU norms 