Life in Australia
Australia has one of the world’s highest standards of living. In fact, it came in second in the United Nations’ best countries to live poll in 2009.
Australia is one of the largest countries in the world in size, however, it has a population of only 22 million people. Australia has six states and two territories, although around 70% of Australia’s population lives on the eastern coast.
Australia has a wide variation of industries including mining, tourism, finance, and agriculture, so there are bountiful work options for migrants seeking to move to Australia.
Capital: Canberra
Dialing code: +61
Population: 25.69 million (2021)
Currency: Australian dollar
States: New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia
International students are not limited to only working in Bars and Restaurants there are numerous job opportunities for international students in a wide range of sectors.
Holidays are a special time for international students during their studies in Australia. They get to put down their books down and enjoy themselves.
Everyone working has to pay tax in Australia, regardless if you are citizen or not. If you do not register for a tax file number (TFN) you will be taxed at a rate of 47%, so be sure to register as soon as you arrive. The financial year in Australia runs from the 1st of July, until the 30th of June.
All students on a student visa can work up to 40 hours per fortnight throughout their studies, and as many hours as they like during their holiday breaks. This work is intended to assist the students in meeting the costs of living in Australia.
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