Bro... if you don't have PR, the new tax rate for foreign worker is about 32.5/1 dollar. Doesn't matter what type of visa you are holding (as long as legal).
https://www.ato.gov.au/Rates/Individual-inc...r-years/?page=2

redo your calculation.

if you plan to earn pocket money, cash...be prepare to get less than the minimum wage (depends on what you are doing). For example, there are heaps of Chinese willing to work for 8-10 dollar/hr in Chinese Restaurant.

Good luck.

double check your info. Tony's already changed it in last yr budget. All TR, 457, work holiday visa, student will have to pay tax from their very first dollar earned. they do not have 18k tax exempted wage.

It will start from July 2016, so you can either apply your PR before it is started or .....good luck.
http://neoskosmos.com/news/en/Migrants-beware

Hi mate, before you read my below suggestion, remember it is my, very personal suggestion, same as others'. Your life is yours, so listen to your heart and do what you want to do.

Option 1 is wasting money. You are too rich, too many greenback to burn. What kind of benefit you are looking for by burning tens of thousands AU dollars. Employers won't care your master, in fact, you will receive “unfortunately, you are over qualified." when you apply jobs.

Option 2 sux. do you know how much a lecturer can earn? 4-5k ave (wif some sorts of exp, fresh graduates, even with master degree will not earn that much). Nowadays, you need to get a PhD to be a lecturer. which means another 3-4 years studies at least. don't tell me part time phd, this is extremely difficult. probably one of ten can finally get their Dr. title at the end. If you are clever guy, in 2+4 yrs time, you can easily be a manager and earn double compare to a collage lecturer.

You are 28, you are young but not many years to waste, better find a better path. just my view, Aus is not a good place for you.

1. living expense very high, higher than msia;
2. job opportunities less than msia, both countries are similar ( economic is heavily depending on commodity price and both has lots difficulties to face); But at least in Malaysia, unemployment rate is far more better than Australia;
3. u think about studies, means you want an office work. you better do not come to Aus. You will get more chances in Asian. if you just wan more money, doesn't matter what to do, pick fruits, chef, hairdresser, construction site, electrician, plumber, etc. Aus is a better place.


Of course, if you lucky enough, like some other members here, find a permanent full time job. earn at least 50k/yr. you will love Aus. what I am talking about is percentage. here are two real examples:

1. master degree (UK), from english educated background, 1 yr AU experience and was a manager in KL. Applying two years jobs with no offer （any office position, i met him last month and he was applying office admin position). Luckily his family is rich;

2. i play regular sport game every sat with group of asian (chinese, malaysian, hongki.....), at least 50% dont have full time job and consider go back their country.

Here is my advice to you:

1. economic is bad at the moment, don't waste your money, find some job and bring back home bacon!
2. go some places with less affect of commodity such as Singapore.

I know my x-colleagues all doing part-time and only two finally get PhD. I also tried and i quit. Ok, maybe I am the bottom 10%, count me out. Anyway, don't read me wrongly, I don't feel regret to take PhD and to quit. I am me because of all my succeeds and failures that is why I told him listen to his heart and do what he feels right to do.

same as in aus.

ppl think nurse can get job easily here? they are wrong.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-24/thou...nd-work/5475320

ppl think law graduates will surely get a job? they are wrong.
http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/news/16023...its-record-high

how about other field
http://unemploymentunion.com.au/2015/05/08...t-20-year-high/

not mentioning, if you were not born in aussie with "strong accent", no "local experience", you are out. economic is really bad at the moment here. Maybe Sydney or Melb are better.

you are welcome. I am just sharing what I know. here in Australia, life is stress too. Different type of stress. here are some examples:

1. car is cheap here but maintenance is very expensive. normal logbook service will cost you anywhere between 250 - 800 (for japanese cars). My car had some problem last month, indicators, lights, windows doesn't function well and finally it was just a fuse issue (but they have to send my car to an electrician to test) and plus a regular maintenance it costs me 1000+ us dollar. I know you probably think i get cheated, but think about it, if you just come to australia do u think u have better network than mine? if I was in KL, i can just give my car to my inlaw's friend and they probably won't charge me anything for changing a fuse.

If you go to a new place, you throw all your networks, and build something new.

2. families, relatives, friends, they are priceless. We feel stress sometimes, we are living a too peaceful place, we don't get any conflicts with others. because we just don't have "others" to conflict with. just working, eating, sleeping, expecting the next journey back msia. sob sob sob.

3. again, living expenses.
all bills, insurances, child care will cost you 100 dollar a day. a one bed room will cost you 120 dollar a week (hard to find any decent place with this price, i will say at least 180-200/wk). your money will either give to bank/landlord and childcare.

i am not whinging, as I am lucky enough to have a very stable job. But I never stop thinking to go back. The only benefit in australia is THIS IS DEFINITELY A BETTER PLACE TO RISE A CHILD! No doubt about it.

Medical is another sux point. (I don't mean malaysia is good but australia is also sux.)

In Malaysia, you pay RM200-300/mth (RM4000) medical insurance, it will cover everything (include mountain and sea) and you do not need to pay "out of pocket" money. In Australia, I pay almost 5k aussie dollar a year (for whole family, medibank) and I still need to pay quite large amount of out of pocket money (not even include the 500 access fee). Yes, I know, I got "free" two pairs glasses. Not mentioning we are paying 2% of medicare levy and it might increase in future.

Put it in this way, if I can find a 7-8k RM job and if I have no kids, i will go back KL (which 6/7 yrs ago when i left i was earning 5k+, i think if I am still in malaysia i should have no problem to earn 7-8k) or maybe I am too optimistic.

maybe i should give you a good example, i know a malaysian who works an unlicensed electrician, all simple jobs such as include ceiling fans, lights, etc. How much he can earn in KL? I don't know but here he told me 5-7k no prob at all, all cash no need to pay tax . He is pretty enjoy staying in oz and no plan to go back msia.

bro, only 2 of my friends have salary increment (i am really a lucky one and i guess because my starting salary is really low) and it happens in IT here. and Australia charges 10% GST and there is a discussion to lift it to 15%. If you are in Australia, we are on same boat........

yes, i have heard a lot 7-8k is really not a lot, 10k a month just enough, but still i see ppl earning less and eat outside, restaurant like paparich always full house. most of my friends bought new car (imported car, like vios, which i cannot afford even i earning oz dollars. I mean a RM90-100k ringgit car, I am drive second hand japanese car only cost RM30k.) who can tell me where they get money and how can you say 7-8k not a lot? on the other hand, I have to cut my entertainments, take lunch, etc. which i had never done in KL.

I agree, no doubt $100 can buy whole lots compare to RM100

but how about $100 compare to RM300? I mean I am pretty sure if my company sends me to KL and they will pay me aussie package (maybe even more as I don't think others are interested to relocate), will you take it? I will seriously consider it. Again, my only worry is my kid. If I don't have kids, my wife and me will go back without any thoughts. How about others? I am asking who are already settled in australia but not imagine Australia life style.