Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
Jun 17th 2008, 12:03 pm
#376
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
Dont you think everyones missing the point here.
oz has a much tougher set of criteria to get in. The uk doesnt.
Migrants coming into the uk from inside the eu can take full advantage of the benefits system. FFS we have eastern europeans coming here and claiming child benefit for kids in poland, romania, some other eastern european shithole.
Can you imagine this happening in oz?
oz has a much tougher set of criteria to get in. The uk doesnt.
Migrants coming into the uk from inside the eu can take full advantage of the benefits system. FFS we have eastern europeans coming here and claiming child benefit for kids in poland, romania, some other eastern european shithole.
Can you imagine this happening in oz?
Also remember you have 60 million people paying into that system, Oz has 20 million, plus we pay a lot of extras for health and dentistry, toll roads, GST and stamp duty etc etc on top of just tax an N I.
Its totally swings and roundabouts though I reckon. We have bludgers here by the thousand, assylum seekers, people trashing the system, fuel going up, interest rates sky high, jobs going blah bla blah.
Same shit, different bucket. Depends on what kinda bucket you like at the end of the day I guess...
Jun 17th 2008, 12:26 pm
#377
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
$12k is the maximum you can get in total over 5 Years
On the birth of a child the benefit is $4000. Which won't get you very far with a sprog. To believe people only have kids to get the Baby Bonus is all a bit too Today Tonight for me. :0
Jun 17th 2008, 12:32 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
But people get the baby bonus as they don't get the initial healthcare injections etc paid for like you would in the UK.
$12k is the maximum you can get in total over 5 Years
On the birth of a child the benefit is $4000. Which won't get you very far with a sprog. To believe people only have kids to get the Baby Bonus is all a bit too Today Tonight for me. :0
$12k is the maximum you can get in total over 5 Years
On the birth of a child the benefit is $4000. Which won't get you very far with a sprog. To believe people only have kids to get the Baby Bonus is all a bit too Today Tonight for me. :0
I suspect people complaining about the UK welfare state would in principle be in favour of only Aus citizens being eligible for these benefits - although you can bet your life they'll be claiming them when they get here!
Jun 17th 2008, 1:18 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
But people get the baby bonus as they don't get the initial healthcare injections etc paid for like you would in the UK.
$12k is the maximum you can get in total over 5 Years
On the birth of a child the benefit is $4000. Which won't get you very far with a sprog. To believe people only have kids to get the Baby Bonus is all a bit too Today Tonight for me. :0
$12k is the maximum you can get in total over 5 Years
On the birth of a child the benefit is $4000. Which won't get you very far with a sprog. To believe people only have kids to get the Baby Bonus is all a bit too Today Tonight for me. :0
All injections, baby care (except prescriptions
) are fully funded - here in Vic anways.There is way more than 12K. You are entitled to all of the child care stuft too.
Today tonight? God I wish that were true! I know a 19 yo who is thrilled shes pregnant cos her and her dumb wit BF are gonna get a new car! (they still live with parents...)
Its to SLIGHTLY make up for the fact that theres NO MATERNITY pay overhere!
Jun 17th 2008, 1:40 pm
#380
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
To get back on track,Renth,i wish you well in your decision.
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Jun 17th 2008, 3:28 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
Jun 17th 2008, 3:32 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
I'm sure you could set up a few "bad experiences".
This could have the makings of a good old British farce. You could sell the film rights. Hope you have a good time but not too good.
Jun 17th 2008, 3:32 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
Jun 17th 2008, 3:42 pm
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Jun 17th 2008, 3:57 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
Sh*theads!Anyway, at least your trip back might put your wife's mind at rest to stay in Aus. Have fun!
Jun 17th 2008, 4:13 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
- A day on public transport
- Tesco in peak shopping time
- A tour of top sink estates
- Walking bare foot in any park of choice
- Counting mothers under the age of 16
- Make sure all of your clothes have that damp smell
- Make sure her chest is damp so that she can remember the UK wheeze.
- Get mugged at least once
- Challenge a gang of littering children
