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post Mar 10 2014, 05:36 PM

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Good Day guys,

can recommend me a health insurance which is 457 visa compliant ?

BUPA ? And is it tax deductible ?

Thanks in advance.

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post Mar 14 2014, 05:16 PM

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Has anyone completed the health examination recently ?
Going to do it next week at Singapore.
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post Mar 18 2014, 01:07 PM

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QUOTE(Soony @ Mar 14 2014, 09:14 PM)
which health examination?
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health examination which required by 457 application
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post Apr 1 2014, 12:31 AM

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Hey guys. Just got my Visa 457 granted. Want to check out something from you all.

What bank account you are using ? And what is the usual way if i am sending money back to home(malaysia) every month ? Charges involve etc etc

Thanks in advance !
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post Apr 1 2014, 05:39 PM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Apr 1 2014, 12:53 AM)
Many people using Big 4 banks such as CBA,ANZ,Westpac and NAB but CBA has the most ATMs in Australia. I would recommend you to get CBA just for salary credit, ING debit card for 5% cashback for single receipt below $100(grceries,etc) and Citibank Plus Account for $0 fee international transaction but you must have an account in Citi Malaysia. Citibank is good for travelling too coz there is no international transaction fee
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Thanks for the advice !!
Citibank Plus account for $0 fee international transaction sounds great. But how about the currency rate ?Usually it is lower but would like to know the different. Need to send money back for my commitment in malaysia, mainly for housing loan, and also give money to parents. laugh.gif
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post Apr 2 2014, 03:18 PM

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If i am driving at Aus, i will prefer wagon !! Much love for the wagon which is not so popular in sg/msia.

Packing my stuff and leaving Singapore soon.
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post Apr 11 2014, 10:57 AM

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QUOTE(static @ Apr 6 2014, 10:44 AM)
I believe Ubank offers the best savings interest at the moment, but I'm with ANZ (staff lah..) and has a progress saver account which is a high interest savings acc. For most banks, you can waive off the monthly fee if you credit your salary (min 2k/month) into your account.

I use CBA to send money back to KL ($22 per international transaction, but sometimes you get promo rates of $8), can't be bothered opening a Citi account in KL. I'll just foot the fee.. Money usually in my Msia account that very night! Try sending money on quarterly basis if fees are involved (and wait out for the best time to maximise best forex rate).
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Noted and thank you so much !!! laugh.gif
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post Apr 15 2014, 09:02 PM

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QUOTE(Nemesis1980 @ Apr 14 2014, 08:20 AM)
Will start up new job tomorrow. Hopefully everything runs well on new environment and colleagues.
Finally get myself a used mpv at a very good price. get it repaired on wear & tear thing which overall very very good price. Car condition is awesome.
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Good Luck mate !Starting mine on 22th April
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post Apr 20 2014, 01:36 PM

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At Brisbane City now, office at Chermside and start working on Tuesday !
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post May 2 2014, 11:25 AM

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QUOTE(teikwing @ May 1 2014, 09:44 PM)
Hi guys!

Just came back from a 2 weeks vacation in SYD and MEL as well. Drove about 2k km in both states visiting the CBD and various suburbs and vacation spots. Lovin' the weather! Despite it can get lil chilly and windy sometimes. The art scene, people and food are just amazing.

First thing I did today after touching down today was submitted the EOI today under 189 and 190. 60 and 65pts respectively. Fingers-crossed for an invitation for the next 1-2 months if possible. 221213 occupational ceiling is 1k for the 2013/2014 programme year and 353 been invited so far as of recent. Job still listed under NSW (closed for the year), QLD, ACT and TAS.
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Glad to hear that ! Hope you get the application approved soon smile.gif
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QUOTE(hihihehe @ May 7 2014, 12:00 PM)
last  i heard they going to remove most of the IT such as Business Analyst in SOL.
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My visa 457 is on ICT Business Analyst laugh.gif .

ICT Business Analyst - 261111

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Yeah, heard the IELTS story as well but it is not against PRC, but to certain people group from India, no offense. They are very clever and smart but the speaking accent cant get them a good score in Speaking Test
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post May 9 2014, 06:39 PM

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Erm, most of the thing at Australia can be done online because they have too many suburbs which is too far away from any branch office. Imagine you may need to drive 2-3 hours to town on weekday to do government related stuff.

Today is my 3rd week here. I can only say, working culture is very different from Malaysia/Singapore.
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QUOTE(thecontrails @ May 11 2014, 01:52 PM)
Hi there, may I know what is TR? Hope you can get what you wish soon
So how do you feel between Australia & Malaysia?
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TR = Temporary Resident
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post May 11 2014, 08:22 PM

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If dollar to dollar, which in my course, higher than my SGD pay, like double of it biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(hsuzenn @ Jun 18 2014, 11:39 AM)
Yea, I am are that they need visa. Would it be possible to get visa but apply jobs from Malaysia. Once got the job, then only resign..??
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QUOTE(hsuzenn @ Jun 18 2014, 03:17 PM)
Thank you all for the answer..

It is just that I am very torn.. It is difficult to leave a secured and comfortable job in Malaysia and face uncertainty in Australia. I guess I just need to find a sponsor.. which means it would be from some rural/ remote areas, universities or state government.
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My employer apply visa for me when i am still in Malaysia. And once visa approved, then i fly over to start the work

Visa 457 laugh.gif

What you think is good in Australia ?
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QUOTE(Dharma123 @ Jul 23 2014, 06:49 PM)
yeah i saw a lot of asians drive BMW. But talk about driving in Australia, its pretty sickening to have to drive so sloowww...so many sign to tell you to drive slow..and speed trap.

I had to drive 25km/h in great ocean road. And then in melbourne, i really confuse with the stupid hoop turn.  rclxub.gif
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lol hoop turn is unique at Melbourne because of the tram. Brisbane is fine laugh.gif
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post Jul 27 2014, 02:38 PM

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I am heading to Sydney for project, about 2 times per month. Any recommended area for me to go and things to do ?

Went to New Town and it is quite boring.
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QUOTE(cksoon @ Jul 31 2014, 06:45 PM)
Hi, I'm not sure if anyone over there is working in IT field over there? May need some advice getting a job over there.
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Anything you need to know? I am a software consultant
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QUOTE(cksoon @ Aug 2 2014, 01:48 PM)
Can I get more details about it? As I know IT is quite broad and there are many fields in this industry that we can build a career path. I'm curious where can I check what's the supply that is high at the moment in any specific specialization.
India supplies mostly software specialist?
IT industry in Malaysia is kind of generalized, they're not that specific, and I would say I'm more inclined/specialized in both IT Network and IT Windows/Hardware. Wondering if I have an opportunity to build my career there, even though if it's from scratch.
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Well you can always start by doing job research, example seek.com.au
i am not specialised in anything as well. laugh.gif

Btw guys, how you do tax refund ?Online or hand over to tax professional ?

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