That's an excellent summary. I guess it's more of the grass is always greener on the other side? Or... ?

Good question, the trigger was sometime in 2008/9 I think me and my wife decided that we were bored of working/living in Malaysia so we decided to apply for something else and the Aussie PR was reasonably easy to get. Compared to the UK, Canada and the US, Australia was then booming in the industries I was interested in (energy) with decent weather and access to Malaysia.

But I haven't migrated (yet?) because the Aussie economy is now tanking, plus I will have to put a lot more effort into getting a higher paying job in Australia since I'm already making decent money here. I'm also a bit turned off by the kampung attitude by some Aussies but that doesn't seem to be a major issue in the major cities.

You're right! Whatever is high must come down to normal. RBA annoucing interest is a strategy as mainly due to China reduction demand on iron ores.
Of course there's chain reaction to other industries. As you said, it's just the beginning on the retrenchment. Housing prices will continue to hike up with more foreign investors coming in on lower currency and interest rate. But what i saw a phenomena is  that building industries still remain conservative. Based on current property market, the demand is extremely high than supply now, builders calling market now. Ozzie gov is controlling property value in order not to let the bubble burst. If not, will end up even worst than US.
Of course Australia will start the brain drain again like 5 years ago and heading Asia (Thailand & Indonesia). Ozzie gov will continue to bring in more highly skilled immigrants.

Before you think it is a good time, you have to consider the criteria to migrate over.

It is very tough to migrate over with the current immigration rules. I am preparing to score all 8s in IELTS to get sufficient points for PR :/

How's working environment in Sydney? I have got a job offer to work in Sydney and the employer will sponsor working visa for me. I am contemplating if I should take the job offer?

Anyone can advise?

I have checked before, the pay is above par, however no health insurance will be covered so I have to buy my own health insurance.

I have a stable relationship here, if I go there, it might become uncertainty.

No, getting a job does not automatically grant you a visa. Your employer must be willing to sponsor you and pass a labour requirement test (essentially they have to prove that they can't find anyone with your skillset). Also your nominated occupation must be on the ENSOL.

That's the secret. Don't rent, have your own place

Yes? Unemployment loan protection insurance?

cant wait for recession and all prop goes bust.

man, they should consider removing the negative gearing thingy.

Yes, similar. But expect to pay hundreds of $ in premiums per month. And I think it only covers up to 6 months.

Mining matured, Oil Gas down turn price and yeah, not much business creation taking shape.

govt hoarding lots cash for "dole" while individuals. investors on overpriced property

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/lates...23c02fbc8a9ceb6

Gents, i have a situation and would like to seek for advice. I am going to relocate back to Malaysia and will be working from home. But my salary still issued from my Australia office.

I am currently using CurrencyFair to transfer money back to my Singapore account/Malaysia account. So it is not a problem for me to get the money.

The problem is with the tax, so to which country i should pay my tax ? Australia or Malaysia ? and if paying to ATO, what is the usual rate ?

and ya, i am holding Visa 457.

I am going back to take care all my customer base at Asean region 

Hi All,

Can you pls give me some advice:-

I am not able to migrate to Australia as I lack the points for visa application. So , I wish to plan ahead so that my son could migrate in the future.

Problem is he is 18 this year and both of us are not sure what he should study for degree next year. I cant afford to send him to Australia for his degree, which means we need to decide what area he needs to study for his undergraduate to ensure he will qualify to apply for PR in the future.

1. Does it matter where he studies here in Malaysia?

2. If the university he studies does not confer any foreign university degree but just local degree of the university, would that jeorpadise his chances of it being recognized as suitable qualification in Australia?

3. Any suggestion which area of studies that my son should pursue in order to increase his chances of getting his PR in the future?

4. Is it a good idea to meet up a Migration Agent like Auslife at Mont Kiara and ask them advice for all the above questions?

I'm sorry if this a wrong place to ask but if anyone could share their words of wisdom as to how shall I prepare for my son so that he could get PR in the future and migrate overseas?

Thank you so much.

Good luck!

Yeap she did. Just a casual so far. better than nothing

She got ACCA working for 13 years