For the Quarter: March to May 2021, with usage of 1,108.5 kWh of power used in total (both Grid supplied and Solar), this is an example of a very recent period for a 2 person home, during the Autumn season.
Breakdown of the 3 Months Power … Read the rest
The Australian government has announced an increase in the minimum wage from July 2021.
Australia’s minimum wage will rise to $20.33 an hour from 1 July 2021.
This will be an extra $18.80 per week, taking the weekly pay to $772.60 a week for full-time workers.… Read the rest
The following Social Security Legislation Amendment 2021 was introduced into parliament on 27 May 2021.
If the legislation is passed, the new employment services model will come into effect from July 1, 2022, in just over 1 years time.
Peter Davidson, Australian Council of Social Services advisor, said: “We … Read the rest
From 1st July 2021 most employers will increase their contribution to their employees compulsory superannuation from 9.5% to 10%.
This is an extra $5 per week for someone on $1,000 per week, going into their retirement fund.
However, not all employees are happy with that money going into their super … Read the rest
Many Centrelink Government benefits will have either a 2 or 4 year newly arrived resident’s waiting period before becoming eligible to claim them.
From January 2022, many of those that are currently a TWO year newly arrived resident’s waiting period will … Read the rest
To get the Child Care subsidy you, or your partner, must meet the residence rules.
You or your partner must be living in Australia and have one of the following:
Australian Budget 2021.
Currently there is a four-year waiting period for some government payments, such as the jobseeker unemployment benefit and youth allowance.
From January 2022, that four-year waiting period will be extended to cover more government benefits, such as family tax benefit, … Read the rest
The Median personal income in Australia during 2017-18 was $49,805 per year.
In 2017-18 the Australian Capital Territory had the highest median income at $64,332 per year.
Tasmania had the lowest median income at $45,546 per year.
(This covers employees … Read the rest
Rice, although not as common in Australia, as in some countries, is still a popular shopping item.
The Australian Sunrice Medium Grain Calrose Rice is a very popular rice option, and is normally about $3 to $3.50 per kg, depending on the size you buy.
The 1 kg bag is … Read the rest
Sometimes we need some little treats, and one of my favourites is a pack of Bulla Ice Cream Raspberry Splits.
These Raspberry Splits are normally $7 for a pack of 10.
But every few weeks, they are on half price for just $3.50 a pack.
So I buy a few … Read the rest
