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In Oz:
- People drive on the left side of the road.
- Speed limit in towns and cities is 50 to 60 km/h, and 100km/h on the highways unless signs specify otherwise.
- In USA you are likely to hit a deer on the highway; in Aussie–watch out for kangaroos.
- Australian tourist information is available everywhere.
- The voltage is 220 volts, so make sure you get the correct plugs for your electric appliances.
- Aussie servers, drivers, and other service staff don’t expect to be tipped, so you are not obliged to do so, although if you are happy with the service, leaving change will make
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Although the travel industry in Europe, North and South America, Middle East and Asia Pacific is scoring fewer tourist visits recently due to the recession, Australia and New Zealand are blooming in the backpacking sector.
Last year, the global travel decreased by four percent, according to the Tourism Research Australia International Visitor Survey. At the same time, the number of backpackers going to Australia increased by two percent, their expenses–by 10 percent, and the total number of visitors in the country, over 15 years of age, was up to 5.17 million.
Per www.news.com.au, “Australia has done what it always does well – held …
After their 12 months are up, a lot of the working holiday makers staying in New Zealand decide to jump over to Australia. Quite often you can aid your stay in Australia by claiming overpaid New Zealand taxes. Also, when you enter Australia you should have an Australian Tax File Number, in order to get a job. It is not a bad idea to get one before you go.
A customer of ours fits the profile. He is already in Australia and about to go job hunting. He has several questions, to which we have answers .
- Sonia: Welcome to the Visa First
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