Fellow Australian residents,

I was hoping to get some answers to my circumstances here.

Background: I have spent more than 10 years working in SG. As an investment banker my job is of high intensity and requires to be very client oriented - essentially on demand. No complain and job scope was great. Love the momentum, drive, grit, tenacity, the job demands, and ironically the accompanying politics. SG provides the ideal backdrop for me with its merit-based performance evaluation. That all changed with the arrival of our baby many months ago. My circumstances have been compounded by the travel restrictions. I think you parents should understand. Doing research on the internet of raising a kid in SG - is stressful to summarize it. I have the resources to put into this competition, but last I checked, at every progressive milestone, I was literally doing something else, which was fun, with my childhood back in Msia in the 80s and 90s. Concern, I am looking at options.

Question: In my mid 30s, I am looking at opportunities in Aus. Border is closed etc etc, but plan is for the next 2-3 years to move to Aus. I can apply for transfer via my employer (granted vacancy is available) or seek a residency in Aus on my own (not familiar and maybe hiring an immigration consultant would help?)My sibling is Australian if that helps with the profiling. Please could you share your experience on the best path? I am also not discounting moving back to Msia if Aus is impossible for my profile.

Thanks. What’s your take on onshore vs offshore immigration consultant?

Thanks. The point based system is clear. Each criteria is accredited by relevant agency. Wouldn’t this take a long time? I am an engineering graduate but have not spent a single day in engineering. Took up professional finance paper and that’s it. For 189, how do the authorities evaluate subjectivities as such? Any platform to make our cases?

Hi all,

My employer (bank) is considering to transfer me from SG branch to SYD as permanent hire. I have family who is Australian. Is it better to have family sponsor or employer sponsorship for my work visa? Wishlist is to have a pathway to PR so my children can enjoy free education. Welcome your experience and thoughts. Thanks.

Thanks. Got it. Get in and plan accordingly.

For children schooling, do you know of any distinctions between a PR and foreigner for enrolment?

How much does foreigner need to fork out for preschool and primary school in comparison to PRs? Statistically how long does PR approval take? Is it guaranteed following application from work visa?

Good stuff. Will go thru them. Will require some basic information to negotiate with HR. Preschool and primary education will be key. Thanks.

Is there no waiting list or parents volunteering scheme to join the school?

Do these schools have affiliation towards religion and enrollment priority is given to specific group?

Found this from ATO. Does the ‘resident’ here mean a tax resident? What are the taxes involved for tax resident to transfer offshore money to onshore?

If you are moving to Australia for the first time, any sum of money that you bring into the country will not be taxable, according to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). However, once you become a resident of Australia, you may be taxed on money you transfer into your Australian account.

Thanks. That’s punishing particularly if I am relying on past offshore income to make a capital purchase onshore (eg-home). 3 specific follow-up questions:

1) are there any WHT for transferring out from Aust? Presumably I remit a substantial amount into Aus prior to becoming a ‘tax resident’ (from date of onshore employment?) and didnt make use of it at the end.

2) what if the transfer is made by a spouse who does not hold any job?

3) if an inward remittance is made to family members, what sort of declarations are required to assess taxable income? Any tax avoidance incentives?

This post has been edited by keelim: Dec 5 2022, 10:42 PM

No problem. I am just slightly concerned when you highlighted that inward remittances are taxable. I couldn’t not find confirmatory evidence.