Things to do on arrival (Pollyana?)
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Things to do on arrival (Pollyana?)
Hello all,
I seem to remember someone (maybe Pollyanna??) mentioning things that have to be done within a certain amount of time upon arrival in Oz. Things to do with pensions, tax, medical insurance ..... something along those lines anyway? Had something to do with losing certain rights or benefits if something was not done within 6 months (I think!!).
Apologies for the vagueness, sums up how I feel right now, in the middle of selling house, leaving work, packing up, saying goodbyes etc etc!!! I leave in 3 weeks and I am not ready.... yikes!! I will be ready of course, just feels a bit mad right now - seems so much more to do and such little time! One big problem is I am very much a 'last minute rush' type person, perform better under pressure, well that's my excuse anyway!
Anyway, if anyone can answer my question that would be great!
Best Regards
ST
I seem to remember someone (maybe Pollyanna??) mentioning things that have to be done within a certain amount of time upon arrival in Oz. Things to do with pensions, tax, medical insurance ..... something along those lines anyway? Had something to do with losing certain rights or benefits if something was not done within 6 months (I think!!).
Apologies for the vagueness, sums up how I feel right now, in the middle of selling house, leaving work, packing up, saying goodbyes etc etc!!! I leave in 3 weeks and I am not ready.... yikes!! I will be ready of course, just feels a bit mad right now - seems so much more to do and such little time! One big problem is I am very much a 'last minute rush' type person, perform better under pressure, well that's my excuse anyway!
Anyway, if anyone can answer my question that would be great!
Best Regards
ST
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Re: Things to do on arrival (Pollyana?)
Originally posted by swiss tony
Things to do with pensions, tax, medical insurance ..... something along those lines anyway? Had something to do with losing certain rights or benefits if something was not done within 6 months (I think!!).
Things to do with pensions, tax, medical insurance ..... something along those lines anyway? Had something to do with losing certain rights or benefits if something was not done within 6 months (I think!!).
Look at this page http://www.immi.gov.au/settle/index.htm
There are advices and a lot of useful information for newly-arrived migrants there.
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Re: Things to do on arrival (Pollyana?)
Originally posted by swiss tony
Hello all,
I seem to remember someone (maybe Pollyanna??) mentioning things that have to be done within a certain amount of time upon arrival in Oz. Things to do with pensions, tax, medical insurance ..... something along those lines anyway? Had something to do with losing certain rights or benefits if something was not done within 6 months (I think!!).
Apologies for the vagueness, sums up how I feel right now, in the middle of selling house, leaving work, packing up, saying goodbyes etc etc!!! I leave in 3 weeks and I am not ready.... yikes!! I will be ready of course, just feels a bit mad right now - seems so much more to do and such little time! One big problem is I am very much a 'last minute rush' type person, perform better under pressure, well that's my excuse anyway!
Anyway, if anyone can answer my question that would be great!
Best Regards
ST
Hello all,
I seem to remember someone (maybe Pollyanna??) mentioning things that have to be done within a certain amount of time upon arrival in Oz. Things to do with pensions, tax, medical insurance ..... something along those lines anyway? Had something to do with losing certain rights or benefits if something was not done within 6 months (I think!!).
Apologies for the vagueness, sums up how I feel right now, in the middle of selling house, leaving work, packing up, saying goodbyes etc etc!!! I leave in 3 weeks and I am not ready.... yikes!! I will be ready of course, just feels a bit mad right now - seems so much more to do and such little time! One big problem is I am very much a 'last minute rush' type person, perform better under pressure, well that's my excuse anyway!
Anyway, if anyone can answer my question that would be great!
Best Regards
ST
If you havent already done so, you need to open a bank account within 6 weeks of arriving - after that they require more info and it becomes a hassle.
A TFN is needed and you should apply online or at an ATO Office when you get there, average time is about two weeks. Without one of these you may be taxed more than you should do.
Medicare can be applied for 10 days after you arrive. You just need to take a copy of your passport into your nearest office (there's one at Westfield Strathpine for you )
I don't know about the rest I'm afraid - good luck though, I'm leaving in six weeks, which is 6 weeks and 2 days after I got my visa and other than a couple of shipping quotes I have everything left to do!!
See ya over there maybe
Michelle
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Re: Things to do on arrival (Pollyana?)
[Theres a tax benefit in moving your pension within 6 months - whixh I missed out on cos one of the two postal systems managed to lose all the papers twice. Y?ou can apply for a TFN online as soon as you have validated your visa, and my details were on the Medicare computer within a fortnight to sign up for that. And yes, opening a bank account within 6 weeks is easier cos your passport entry stamp shouldbe good for 100 points instdea of 60.
Thats the only stuff I know about I'm afraid - can't afford medical insurance!
Good luck
Polly
Thats the only stuff I know about I'm afraid - can't afford medical insurance!
Good luck
Polly
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Re: Things to do on arrival (Pollyana?)
I was wondering about this one. Could not find any details about it. Do you have a clue where I can find the details regarding the tax benefit if moving pension within 6 months?
Thanks,
../Leo
Thanks,
../Leo
Originally posted by Pollyana
[Theres a tax benefit in moving your pension within 6 months - ...
Good luck
Polly
[Theres a tax benefit in moving your pension within 6 months - ...
Good luck
Polly
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Re: Things to do on arrival (Pollyana?)
Hi i found these threads on the lifestyle forum, im not sure if these are the ones you were talking about or not but it is All the info you need Part 1,2 and 3
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ight=carrianne
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ight=carrianne
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ight=carrianne
Good luck
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ight=carrianne
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ight=carrianne
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ight=carrianne
Good luck
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Re: Things to do on arrival (Pollyana?)
HIya
We have been here two weeks
These are the things being done
Bank account
Tax File Number
Medicare
Drivers Licence
UK Tax return (to get the rest of our £ while the exchange rate is good)
They are all the immediate ones that needed to be done, and the only ones we are concentrating on at present.....
Good luck swiss T - Glad u got through!
We have been here two weeks
These are the things being done
Bank account
Tax File Number
Medicare
Drivers Licence
UK Tax return (to get the rest of our £ while the exchange rate is good)
They are all the immediate ones that needed to be done, and the only ones we are concentrating on at present.....
Good luck swiss T - Glad u got through!
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Re: Things to do on arrival (Pollyana?)
Originally posted by jasper pentop
HIya
We have been here two weeks
These are the things being done
Bank account
Tax File Number
Medicare
Drivers Licence
UK Tax return (to get the rest of our £ while the exchange rate is good)
They are all the immediate ones that needed to be done, and the only ones we are concentrating on at present.....
Good luck swiss T - Glad u got through!
HIya
We have been here two weeks
These are the things being done
Bank account
Tax File Number
Medicare
Drivers Licence
UK Tax return (to get the rest of our £ while the exchange rate is good)
They are all the immediate ones that needed to be done, and the only ones we are concentrating on at present.....
Good luck swiss T - Glad u got through!
#9
Re: Things to do on arrival (Pollyana?)
Originally posted by jasper pentop
HIya
We have been here two weeks
These are the things being done
Bank account
Tax File Number
Medicare
Drivers Licence
UK Tax return (to get the rest of our £ while the exchange rate is good)
They are all the immediate ones that needed to be done, and the only ones we are concentrating on at present.....
Good luck swiss T - Glad u got through!
HIya
We have been here two weeks
These are the things being done
Bank account
Tax File Number
Medicare
Drivers Licence
UK Tax return (to get the rest of our £ while the exchange rate is good)
They are all the immediate ones that needed to be done, and the only ones we are concentrating on at present.....
Good luck swiss T - Glad u got through!
For tax refunds here call the inland revenue help line (sorry.... number back home in the UK, will be home on tuesday so will post it then!) and get the form for leaving the UK, return it with parts 2 and 3 of your P45 and hey presto.... tax refund if one is owed! In my case I am leaving the country before I will get my P45, am leaving the completed form with a cousin and she will then add my P45 parts to it and send it off!
State pension - again call (number will follow!) - this time National Insurance, they will then send you a form to calculate a forecast what your pension will be. From that you can work out if it is worth paying voluntary contributions to ensure you get a pension at retirement age. Don't forget pension soon may only be payable once you are 70 - have to work out if it is worth paying into it?
Regards
ST