Moving to Australia Guide

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This paper explains that Australia is underpopulated as far as its size, but over two-thirds of the population resides in any one of the ten major cities on the coast, which makes Australia one of the most urbanized counties in the world. The author points out that, even though the national language in Australia is English, the accent, style of speaking, and parts of the traditional vocabulary greatly differ from American English and is slightly difficult to get a grasp of in the beginning. The paper lists many social customs: Hand shakes are a common way to greet someone, Australians are keen on answering their invitations at the first possible moment, and an invitation to a dinner, even by a friend or a peer, usually means separate checks.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Housing
Business and the Economy
Currency
Travel
Employment
Income Tax (PAYE)
GST
Domestic Rates
Education
Utilities
Shopping
Health Service
Import Requirements
Entertainment and Leisure
Food and Eatables
Climate and Weather
Adjusting to a New Environment
Common Australian Characteristics (Values)
Differences in Australian vs. American English
Important Social Customs
Developing Friendship
Some Common Australian Facts
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Australian Dollars (AUD) are the official currency, and it follows the same format as America with a 100 cents making a dollar and notes available in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50, and a $100. Coins are available in 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, and $2 denominations. The exchange rate is 1.39 Australian dollars for every US dollar and currency can be converted throughout Australia with relative ease at any bank or licensed money changer."

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