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Forum: Australia
Jul 21st 2010, 9:42 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,749
Posted By mark213

Re: Water Pressure?

No probs in BNE or PER. In fact most Hot Water Systems in Australia are mains pressured unlike the uk which are gravity fed from your cold tank in the loft - thats why in the UK you have low pressure...
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2010, 5:06 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 5,068
Posted By mark213

Re: Can Some one explain bulk billing to me?

Ive had 6 doctors in 3 states and none offered me that option. I never asked for it though. To be honest its a pain in the rear for me having to forward them a cheque in the mail, or take it in later...
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2010, 10:28 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,240
Posted By mark213

Re: Medical Insurance, yes or no with who

Yep PHI is generally best supported for having to avoid the Medicare Levy Surcharge

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/7128.htm&page=4&H4

if you earn of $73k pa or your...
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2010, 10:22 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,240
Posted By mark213

Re: Medical Insurance, yes or no with who

Likely to be at least 6 months wait period before you can claim
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2010, 10:20 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,345
Posted By mark213

Re: Skype

Do you get an errors? Like #1102
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/support/user-guides/firewalls/
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2010, 10:11 am
Replies: 39
Views: 5,068
Posted By mark213

Re: Can Some one explain bulk billing to me?

Ive never experienced/known of the 2nd one below. The doctors dont' claim the $33.55 from Medicare unless they bulk bill.

If full billing, you will most likely always be charged the (say)$50 (to...
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2010, 10:02 am
Replies: 39
Views: 5,068
Posted By mark213

Re: Can Some one explain bulk billing to me?

Unlikely you will find a bulk bill doctor out of hours anywhere. Hence the $100 charge. Normally 60-65 is paid for billing doctors - so the $40 is the premium for this "emergency".

Medicare wont...
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2010, 9:51 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,345
Posted By mark213

Re: Skype

Its unlikly to be Skype thats the issue then. Its more likly to be something with your setup or computer. If its on a laptop take it to a hotspot somewhere in the city (starbucks/maccy d's) and try...
Forum: Australia
Jul 13th 2010, 4:30 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,801
Posted By mark213

Re: Data plan & communication!

AAPT do an 8pm-8am "unlimited" plan
http://www.aapt.com.au/services/personal-small-business/personal/unlimited-broadband-internet
Forum: Australia
Jul 13th 2010, 10:13 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,801
Posted By mark213

Re: Data plan & communication!

You can get ADSL straight away if you move in to a permanent rental - however most short stays dont have ADSL and you need to use public WI-FI.

Post-paid mobile is the problem for having no...
Forum: Australia
Jul 12th 2010, 10:56 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,801
Posted By mark213

Re: Data plan & communication!

Post paid is hard to get if you havent been in an address for +3 months. I got declined initially for that

Pre-pay is easier and faster to setup. Telstra has the best coverage but the worst value,...
Forum: Australia
Jul 12th 2010, 10:31 am
Replies: 6
Views: 978
Posted By mark213

Re: Tax matters

You would have to choose your tax residency and declare yourself to that entity when you file the return. If you are remaining as UK tax resident you would pay it there and declare your australian...
Forum: Australia
Jul 11th 2010, 4:07 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,921
Posted By mark213

Re: $0 fee credit card

Check the small print - i think alot of these its $0 for the first year only
Forum: Australia
Jul 10th 2010, 9:30 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 7,160
Posted By mark213

Re: What's the point in private health insurance (rant)

We are paying about 3k for OB services at the moment. Decided to go private as there are no wait lists and the hospitals are private. Its our first but next time I think it will be public. As its our...
Forum: Australia
Jul 10th 2010, 9:24 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 918
Posted By mark213

Re: Internal/Domestic flights

Make sure they have the cap on as well. Get on the plane early. BNE-MEL is a busy business route so the overheads are quite full and most of the planes are small
Forum: Australia
Jul 6th 2010, 6:19 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,837
Posted By mark213

Re: First time renting in Brisbane

They are generally all the same - to be honest its all about the property not the person who is touting it to rent.

Nowadays you really need to be quick if you see something nice you want as there...
Forum: Australia
Jul 4th 2010, 1:50 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,497
Posted By mark213

Re: Joondalup/Currambine?

Just remember that the area north of Hillaries and above is about 80% Brit. Fine if thats what you are looking for but if you came to Australia to get away from it, I'd urge you to think again.
Forum: Australia
Jul 4th 2010, 1:44 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 790
Posted By mark213

Re: Just a quick query.....

I agree - most dont want to know until you are physically present in Australia, and then they go through the visa stuff after that and they like you.
Forum: Australia
Jun 30th 2010, 12:56 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,334
Posted By mark213

Re: selling houses in WA

No stamp duty to seller. Only legal fees and the dreaded Agents commission.
Forum: Australia
Jun 30th 2010, 12:54 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,242
Posted By mark213

Re: Etihad Airlines - Review

Emirates 777 BC is not great compared to Qantas A380, Singapore or Qatar. I would never pay to fly them again in BC. As a freebee its fine, but for money not by choice.

Their economy product on...
Forum: Australia
Jun 30th 2010, 12:49 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,537
Posted By mark213

Re: New toll charges, Brisbane

I will probably use it in the evening or when there is an event at Suncorp. The traffic over W.Jolly is quite bad from 4.30 to about 7pm (or later if events). But now during school holidays its...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2010, 10:48 am
Replies: 613
Views: 74,172
Posted By mark213

Re: who else can't sell house in Uk and has visa

Hi all - my parents finally exchanged last week - 6 weeks to completion to allow them to get the packers in and close everything off for their new life in oz!

Hope it doesnt all go bad what with...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2010, 2:34 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,862
Posted By mark213

Re: HSBC Debit card

AMEX have said in AU they are not intending to adopt PIN entry
Forum: Australia
Jun 15th 2010, 3:02 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,862
Posted By mark213

Re: HSBC Debit card

I always using Savings (as its an online savings account( and Pin with HSBC debit card. HSBC issue you with a separate credit card if you want it as such.
Leave HSBC for saving/cheque and get...
Forum: Australia
Jun 14th 2010, 3:38 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,211
Posted By mark213

Re: Gas Bill question

The supply charge and the usage are regulated by government . Depending on which state you are in they are usually standard across all operators, then the operators apply a discount mechanism...
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