lauradarlin

Hi all

I've been back living in the UK since August 2014, my WHV expired September 2014. I returned to Australia for a holiday in November 2016 on an e-visitor visa which is still active on my passport until October 2017.

I'm trying to apply for a Departing Australia Superannuation Payment and satisfy all the criteria and have all the relevant details but have received an email from ATO stating that my application cannot progress as I still have an active visa for Australia.

The only guidance I can find online so far relates to cancelling temporary resident visas, no mention of tourist ones. Can anyone offer any ideas on what to do next? I'm keen to get this resolved before the tax rate changes in July if at all possible.

Thanks in advance

Laura 

I'm biased, love the WA summer. It's not crazy hot and there are plenty of outdoor areas that have shaded family areas, BBQs, play areas, parks etc. You usually see Aussie families at the beach with umbrellas or sun tent type things so it's definitely sensible to keep out of the sun, but not necessarily out of the outside!

It's manual, petrol, 5 door hatchback, 135000km, 1.8l, cruise control, leather interior, A/C, power steering, electric windows and mirrors, heated seats (current selling point!!), CD/AUX, tinted windows and full service history

I would agree with Alan, if you're planning to return during the same tax year it would just complicate things to try to claim a rebate part way through the year, you may end up owing it back come July 2015. If you wait you'll only have to pay the tax agent once too.

Just re-advertised this for $7750, happy to consider offers too! I leave next week!!

i used Australia Post too for 16kg by sea. The rather rude post office lady thought I was crazy asked why I wasn't just paying excess baggage and told me I couldn't insure it! Hope it makes it!

oh sorry blossom79, I didn't realise, i just put the link on as i was struggling to get any photos to upload and thought it would be easier. What are the rules regarding advertising something for sale?

Hi all, Heading home shortly and have to leave my lovely car behind

2008 Holden Astra CDX, looking for about $8500, really lovely car, I will miss it.

I'm south of the river in Perth

Cheers, Laura

i'll have a queen size double bed (Trysil), bedside table, 3 drawer chest and 4 drawer tall chest (Brimnes) from Ikea bought Sept 2013 to sell late July, PM me if you're interested, I'm South of the River,

Laura

Sorry, last post was a bit rushed, here are some more details...

Car details:

Holden Astra CDX

135,000km

5 door hatchback

1.8l

5 speed manual

Petrol

Silver

Leather interior

AUX in port, CD player and radio

Cruise control

Alloy wheels

Tinted windows

Full service history

Rego til December 2014

will be listing shortly on Gumtree, Drive etc with an asking price of $10,000

Bedroom furniture:

All Ikea furniture is white, linen bin is cream old fashioned dustbin type, fan is also white. Cost $850 new, had less than a year's use - make me an offer!

I'm in Success near Cockburn, just off the Kwinana freeway and I'm leaving on 3 August so everything needs to be gone by then, ideally bed to go on 2 August as I'm not a fan of sleeping on the floor!

Happy to arrange viewings/test drives etc

thanks, Laura

Hi All

Leaving chilly Perth in early August and have a few things to sell:

• Ikea 'Trysil' queen size double bed frame and 'Hamarvik' firm mattress
  
• Ikea 'Brimnes' range: 4 drawer slim chest, 3 drawer chest, bedside table
  
• Ikea square wall mirror
  
• tall free standing chrome floor lamp
  
• free standing fan
  
• Ikea metal linen bin
  

All in excellent condition and less than a year old

And my 2008 Holden Astra CDX - 5 door hatchback, immaculate

Give me a shout if you're interested in any of it

I think he was just being a strange man. ;-)

Haha! i think so too, thats guys

Hi guys

A strange man told me that if you reclaim your super when you leave Australia you can never apply for another super account ever again...is this true?!

I'm leaving shortly after 2 years on a WHV but hope to return in the not too distant future to work/live. If I take out my super when I leave will i be causing the future me a problem?

thanks

i'm seriously looking at just using the postal service - $239 including insurance

Hey, thanks Freckleface, any idea how I find that info out? As a new employee I really don't want to rock the boat asking too many questions but still want to be treated fairly!

Just started a new job in a patisserie/coffee shop...trying to find out what the pay award should be for a casual employee - can anyone help? I worked Anzac day and was paid the same hourly rate as every other day. Previously worked in a restaurant and got pretty much double time for public holidays as well as a higher rate for Saturdays and Sundays. Any guidance? Thanks

So as a NRL who has registered and completed a NRL1 and receive rent in full from the agent the amount here should be what?

i'm looking at this too, may be a little trip to Bali is on the cards then apply for a tourist visa from there?

have a look at Red Earth Safaris for a really well planned and not too expensive trip from Perth to Exmouth - either return to Perth with them or do your own thing from Exmouth onwards

you can go to NZ on an Australian WHV??? this is news to me - I'm planning on heading to NZ after my Aussie WHV expires - anyone else have any info on this?!

i turned 30 4 days before i came to oz on my first whv, didn't want my second year to run straight on as i needed to spend a bit of time back home so just made sure I was out of Australia and applied for the second whv before I turned 31 - came back in September 2013 after turning 31 in July...you might need to do a bit of maths to make sure you're eligible but don't miss out!!

Weighing up doing a Masters in International Human Resource Management in Australia or the UK.

Significantly cheaper in the UK but wondering if a more varied and international educational background may be beneficial in securing work in the rest of the world - not really sure where I want to end up but would like to keep employment options as wide as possible.

All former qualifications from the UK...thoughts? Things to consider?:confused:

hadn't even though about driving, i guess it'd be a pretty tough trip alone, I'm in Perth, don't really fancy the Nullaborg alone! but might be worth looking at driving form Melbourne as the flights are pretty pricy from Perth

i brought a couple of UK power boards with me and stuck an aussie plug on them, much easier than changing everything over, especially the ones that are practically welded on like laptop chargers...pain in the arse when I take my straighteners away overnight and forget the powerboard though...