Cash Withdrawal Bank Fees.

How much to Withdrawal Cash?

It has just been announced that the Commonwealth Bank is to charge a $3 fee for their customers to withdraw their cash.

However, many people are getting the wrong information. It only applies if you go into the bank, and make a Staff Assisted Transaction.… Read the rest

How much to Withdrawal Cash?

It has just been announced that the Commonwealth Bank is to charge a $3 fee for their customers to withdraw their cash.

However, many people are getting the wrong information. It only applies if you go into the bank, and make a Staff Assisted Transaction.… Read the rest

The Fake $750 Centrelink Payment.

Fake information about bonus Centrelink payments.

There are unofficial websites and social media accounts online which are sharing false information about bonus Centrelink payments.

You might read about a new ‘one off payment’, ‘Centrelink cash relief payment’ or ‘bonus payment’ to:

  • help with the cost of living
  • help people getting
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Visa’s for Australians going to the UK.

Australians need a visa for the UK.

From 8 January 2025, Australians will be required to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), to be allowed to enter, or transit through, the United Kingdom.

This change from visa-free travel will cost about $20, or £10, and can be applied for … Read the rest

Genuine Temporary Entrant or Genuine Student requirement.

GTE or GS

The Australian Government has replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement with a Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

The new GS requirement replaces the previous 300-word statement with a list of targeted questions.

These questions give visa decision makers information about you, and your reasons for wanting to … Read the rest

Australian Population 2021 to 2023.

Australian Population change 2021 to 2023.

Australia’s population was 26,638,544 people at 30 June 2023.

Australia’s population was 25,739,256 people at 30 June 2021

Australia’s population showed an increase of 899,288 from June 2021 to June 2023.

Overseas immigration was about 689,000 during the two years 2022/2023, or about 76% … Read the rest

Bulk Billing Australia Oct 2024.

Bulk-billing rates Oct 2024.

77.3% of all visits to general practitioners were bulk billed in October 2024.

In 2023-24, the proportion of general practitioners patients, who were never bulk billed was 13.6%.

October 2024 Bulk Billing Rates by State or Territory.

  • 81.9% New South Wales.
  • 78.2% Victoria.
  • 75.6% Queensland.
  • 74.5%
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