you failed to understand.......

the tfn no is for deduction of your tax liability by your employer and remitted.......so you do not get the full amount, but your pay less the tax deducted.......

however in many chinese restaurants, they pay you less, but do not declare your income, and do not deduct tax from you.........

They'll pay you the bare minimum. Keep in mind that unless you're 18 and above, you don't get the full minimum wage. Its a tiered system. Below 16 years of age its something like $9/hr, and between 16-18 its something like $12/hr. Once you hit 18 you get the full amount.

(Note all amounts are pre-tax. Don't get me started with Superannuation deductions)

Not that most people here are that young, but before I have someone screaming that they're being scammed by their employer because they're not getting the $15/hr.

Its a personal decision to work cash in hand and be underpaid, but don't come complaining that your Chinaman employer haven't paid you for months. If you want the protection of the law you need to comply with it.

For the record, McDonalds (and other fast food employers) have been caught in the past underpaying international students, probably with the assumption they can get away with it as international students usually are poorly aware of their rights (and obligations). Dob them in through, and Fair Work Australia will usually compel them to pay up.

u seem to be enjoying yourself in the past day or so

Assalamuaikum and salam sejahtera , guys . i just finished my spm 2010 and now want to study accounting in australia . Can anyone help/tell me what to do ? should i take diploma first and go to aussie or you guys can tell me if have any other way besides diploma ?

p/s -  sorry for the 'broken english' !! helpp

guys..tot of sharing this with LYN....if you guys shop in coles or myer..PM me...i can get you guys 10% savings.... at least lower your living expenses....

Exactly true, the weather in Melbourne is unpredictable. Though I like the rain, but not so much the cold that come with it

Haha agree. First comes with the wind. But pretty much hate the raining too. Imagine when the wind and the rain drops slaps into your face when cycling??

hyee, need help,

ill be going to brisbane this weekend, but the problem is i dont have any contacts in brisbane  , n really needed place to stay for at least 3 month or maybe less until i can find my own place  , anybody willing to give me place to stay  , im willing to sleep on the sofa, anyway  .... thankss..

I encountered that like a week ago which is during so-called autumn. Got soaked really bad because I was cycling from the entrance of the uni to the business school [last building towards end of the uni area]. Can't imagine the horror of the winter.

Ps. And apparently I cycled with my hoodie on like an idiot running for her life.

zzzz...im prepared to pay , i never meant to stay for free, id been staying in melb for the last 2  years for my study, now i have to move to brisbane because ive been offered a job in remserv in the brissy cbd, i have no friends watsoever in brisbane + i might just be staying for 3 month cuz after they make me permanent i will ask to transfer back to melbourne because i like melb better than others  ..

anyway, ill share the rent with anyone willing to let me stay for couple weeks until i can find my own place, i might be going this weekend, i need to understand the area because seriosly i never been to brisbane and i think brissy cbd is bigger than melb's... help 

Sorry guys for interrupting. May I know how do you guys submit your payment for GRADS card?

Exactly! I thought of that as well. Yup, agree with you. Might as well just submit all documents to the MAS office. Thanks to all who've responded. The temperature in Perth is going down. No more 25++ T.T.