1) Where do you get your information online?

2) If its from a government website, what makes you think they're giving wrong information to you?

You don't need a TFN to open a superannuation account, and once you do get your TFN you can give it to your superannuation fund. If you're not working yet you don't need a superannuation account. More often than not your employer will just put your contributions into their superannuation fund of choice, (usually with little or no input from you) regardless of what you have, and you'd have to manually change it to your own preferred superannuation fund.

but some of the company won't let you choose your desired superannuation fund like higher education university(they prefer unisuper)

Allergies that leads to endless sneezing. With regards to "perspective towards malaysians", i guess it really depends on how you regard yourself. The fact that you have decided to spend a few years in Australia means you would want to experience a new culture, without losing yourself. Good luck in your choice. Btw, Melbourne is apparently the food capital of Australia!

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Added on August 14, 2011, 4:16 pmCan you check? I got mine in two weeks.

This post has been edited by windz93a: Aug 14 2011, 04:16 PM

I'm fine with Perth's local western delicacies and I have it pretty frequent. It's just that I miss Malaysian food for the first few months abroad. I don't actively seek Malaysian food either unless friends invite me out to join them. Unfortunately after going out numerous times with my friends, Asian foods mainly Malaysian food in Perth is pretty much a joke, maybe not for Japanese.

and Malaysian food in Australia not really worth the price. lousy chicken rice and wanton mee cost around $10 kinda rip off for me but sometime i can't hold it and let them rip me

I don't know if its me, but i had bad experience with certain things here like when i opened my bank account it took longer than usual for my card to come(was told it was 3 days or smth if i remember correctly) and i had to call them after a week to remind them and wait for a couple of days more for it to arrive. it was pretty inconvenient as i deposited most of my money in.

I was actually planning to open the superannuation account in commonwealth bank actually, and their website says i would need my TFN no?
Different in my case i guess, my employer asked me for my superannuation account number so i assume i have to open an account my own.


Will do tomorrow when their hotlines open.

**just got it through the phone this morning. apparently my letter wasnt sent and they didnt give any reason for that. thanks for the help guys!

This post has been edited by angelsien: Aug 15 2011, 06:14 AM

Hahaha. Can't agree more. Been through that during those days. =(.

UQMSA Bazaar

Salam Sejahtera and heyya people !

First of all, we'd like to wish all our Muslim members a warm and blessed month of Ramadhan !

AAANNNDDD...in conjunction with Bulan Puasa, and to get the whole Malaysian gang together for a memorable social gathering, UQMSA will be organizing our very own BAZAAR RAMADHAN !!

So whats it all about??

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UQMSA's BAZAAR RAMADHAN

When ? 25th Aug (next Thurs)
Where ? Grassy Knoll
Whatsup ? Selling food ! (so direct )
Time ? Food Sales starting at 5pm SHARP, so don't be late while STOCKS last

Confirmed Menu
Nasi Lemak: AUD 5.50
Nasi Briyani Ayam: AUD 5.50
Mee Seafood Curry: AUD 5.50
Nasi Minyak Ayam Merah: AUD 5.50
Biscuits: AUD 1.50 (packs of 4)
Ondeh-ondeh: AUD 1 (packs of 4)

Plus FREE TEH TARIK !

*** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ***
Last but not least, we are giving YOU the chance to work hand in hand with your UQMSA committee. We need volunteers between 3.30-6pm. If you're keen, please email us your name, email address, phone number and available time ASAP under UQMSA's Bazaar Ramadhan as the title.

See you there

Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee

Quick Question: Are the locals/caucasian friendly? Or are they all racist like what most ppl think?

Far more friendly than most random people you meet around in KL. At least for me during my 6 months here, I've never encountered any racist attitudes. In fact, I dare claim that there are more racism back in Malaysia, especially the subtle ones.

EDIT: I meant for Melbourne. I am told this might not be the case in other states in Australia

This post has been edited by befitozi: Aug 18 2011, 08:53 PM

who are 'most people'?.........

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Added on August 18, 2011, 10:51 pmracism is anything but subtle in msia.....it is official policy.......everybody can identify many areas of different official treatment and entitlement of msians, based on ethnic grouping......that, in case people don't know, is racism.....

in fact, most msians feel more free and accepted in oz.......they don't (it is illegal) treat you different because you are of different race (or religion, sex, gender preference, etc)........

This post has been edited by limeuu: Aug 18 2011, 10:53 PM

To all commerce students studying in Australia right now:

How many of you would reconsider coming here if accountancy is no longer on the skilled occupation list? Just curious to know the numbers.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-edu...x-1226116368418

And to recent commerce (or more specifically accounting) graduates seeking employment in Australia, I would really appreciate it if you could share some insight into the current market for accountants in Australia.

Racist like what most people think?

Having lived in Australia for years I have to say that Malaysians (even when overseas) are far more racist than Australians. Seriously, racial harmony is so much better here than in Malaysia, despite what Malaysia likes to advertise itself as.

what are the jobs in demand right now? in australia? health sciences are saturated...then now accountant no longer in skilled occupation list? -.- what else we can do in australia?

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/_pdf/sol-schedule1.pdf

health care professionals are always in demand........engineers are needed as long as the resource boom continues.....teachers are always needed........

the list will of course change yearly........

pharmacists and lawyers was removed last years, and now put back.......and optometry removed......

for the moment, accountants are still in the list......

This post has been edited by limeuu: Aug 20 2011, 12:12 AM

same goes to IT although is hard to seek for IT job here

Anyone live near Gold Coast?

Hi, guyz. I am a commerce student in UQ. Anyone here will be joining me in the graduation ceremony in dec 2011?

I would strongly advice against deciding your course of study in Australia on potential migration pathways.

Australian immigration changes their rules like people change shirts. And most course are 3-4 years long, A lot can happen in that time, and the rules that were in place when you went in will more often than not have been modified beyond recognition when you graduate.

Occupations are taken off and on the SOL list regularly. Also, keep in mind that the occupations on the SOL do not necessarily reflect what is truly in demand in the job market. While the SOL is influenced by lobbyists in the industry, simply having a occupation on the SOL does not mean it is "in demand" by the workforce.

Finally, keep in mind the new rules stipulate that all potential migrants need a IELTS band of 8.0 across all modules.

It's weird, but they really do... I guess the lawmakers work hard...

Do you mean an overall band score of 8.0? Because 8.0 for each section would be unreasonable at best.