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Originally Posted by back2M
 The above poster is incorrect. As an American that lives and works in Australia I am very familiar with Australian legislation.
Moving and getting a permanent visa to Australia is a lengthy process and also you will need to have plenty of money in the bank as one of the criteria. And once you do have a permanent visa, there is a 2 year continuous waiting period (can not leave the country) before you can apply for any unemployment benefits. So don't expect to just arrive in AU and get on government unemployment benefits.
There is also the option to apply under a Family Sponsor visa. What that means is the Australian relatives are guarantees that they will cover financial expenses for a number of years so your medical expenses are covered and you don't use government resources. That is also a lengthy process and the relatives must have $$,$$$ put aside in a financial account just for this purpose.
Previously New Zealanders could use move over to AU and get government assistance. That even changed now, New Zealanders can come over and work here, however they have the same conditions now with needing a permanent visa and 2 year waiting period before apply for government benefits.
If it was as easy as the above poster said don't you think that millions of Americans who lost their jobs and houses in the last number of years would of gotten on a plane and started a new life in Australia? No, not so. If you want to migrant to Australia you will need to apply and have money in the bank to do so. I previously put up the link about Australia being very expensive to live in.
Good luck if you do decide to come over. Australia has been very good to me and my children living here. |
After the two-year waiting period, how much(per month) unemployed benefits can a jobless person get?
And does the amount depend on one's age? Work experience? Or any other factors, etc.???
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