Unemployment Benefits in Australia 2009

Unemployment Benefits in Australia.

An example of current benefits available to the unemployed in Australia at September 2009

NEWSTART ALLOWANCE

Maximum fortnightly payment

  • $456.00 single, no children
  • $493.30 single, with dependent child(ren)
  • $493.30 single, aged 60 or over, after nine continuous months on payment
  • $411.50 Partnered (each)
  • $574.50 single, principal
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Food Prices in Australia 2009

Food Prices in Australia.

Some examples of our daily shopping prices in our local area of South East Queensland.
At August 2009.

  • Avocados: $1.96 each in Woolworths
  • Avocados: 9 cents each in the Victoria Point Fruit Market. (yes, NINE cents each)
  • Bread: 650 gram sliced white Buttercup brand: $1.49
  • Granny
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Average Wages 2009 May Australia

Australian Average Wages May 2009

Figures released on 13th August 2009 show the May 2009 average wages as follows:

Trend Estimates (before the addition of the 9% Super)

Full Time Adult earnings

  • Ordinary time earnings $1,197.50 pw ($62,270 pa)
  • Total earnings (inc overtime) $1,243.50 pw ($64,662 pa)

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Wage Averages in Australian Cities 2009

Average Wages May 2009

Figures released on 13th August 2009 show the May 2009 average wages as follows:

Trend Estimates (before the addition of the 9% Super)

Full Time Adult earnings

  • Ordinary time earnings $1,197.50 pw ($62,270 pa)
  • Total earnings (inc overtime) $1,243.50 pw ($64,662 pa)

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Price of Fruit and Vegetables

The price of Fruit and Vegetables in Australia.

Government figures out today (source ABS), 29th July 2009 show the following prices for various Fruit and Vegetables per kilo, in the Brisbane area.

  • $3.10 Oranges
  • $2.60 Bananas
  • $2.02 Potatoes
  • $3.59 Tomatoes
  • $1.94 Carrots
  • $2.40 Onions

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