{"product_id":"9780987330215","title":"The Immigrant's Guide to Living in Australia","description":"Australia is a country superbly organised to assist new immigrants and overseas business people wanting to relocate their business and staff to Australia. Before taking that huge step you need to know what to look for and where to find it. \u003cp\u003eThis second edition of The Immigrants Guide has been researched and compiled to provide you with the complete 'how to make it\" in Australia. Whether you are planning your journey or seeking information about a future move to Australia, this book answers all your questions and provides you with tips on how to make the change easier and more successful. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do I take with me on the plane?\u003cbr\u003eWho will meet me at the airport?\u003cbr\u003eWhat should I look out for when renting a home or unit?\u003cbr\u003eHow expensive is it to rent a house or unit in Melbourne, Sydney or Perth?\u003cbr\u003eWhat are real estate prices in Melbourne and Sydney?\u003cbr\u003eHow do I go about buying my first home and what traps should I avoid?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the salary structure like in Australia as compared to my home country?\u003cbr\u003eHow do I go about finding a job?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the status of women in Australian society?\u003cbr\u003eUntil I find a job, are there any unemployment benefits that I would be entitled to? \u003cbr\u003eWill I have to undergo military service in Australia?\u003cbr\u003eHow does the Australian taxation system operate? \u003cbr\u003eHow does the banking system work and how do I get an introduction to a bank? \u003cbr\u003eWhat kind of child care facilities are there if both parents are to work? \u003cbr\u003eWhat is the cost of education in Australia? \u003cbr\u003eCan I send my child to a private school if I have the means? \u003cbr\u003eWith the high cost of medical care today, is there a national health scheme in existence? \u003cbr\u003eWhat is the Australian attitude to household pets?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll this and much, much more, including the most up-to-date statistics are covered in this handy book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author:\u003cbr\u003eHymie Zawatzky understands what it means to be an immigrant - to leave one's homeland and embark on a journey to an unknown destination. He and his wife arrived in Australia from South Africa in 1979 and settled in Melbourne. His parents emigrated from Europe in the 1920s. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a qualified and experienced chartered accountant (FCPA) he was able to find his first job and establish himself in Australia. Later he moved on to start his own consulting company specialising in the retail and property industry. \u003cbr\u003eThe process of immigration and assisting new migrants is one of his interests. This led him to serve on the steering committee of the Ethnic Council of Victoria and to establish a new ethnic radio station in Victoria. Presently nearly every ethnic group broadcasts on radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is the author of Australia the Immigrant's Guide to Retail, Retail Survival in Tough Time and The Retailers Guide to Carbon Tax, all of which are available for review on his web site ww.placeofbooks.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis practical and theoretical understanding of Australian finance, his own experience in immigrating, plus a great deal of research, has given him an ideal background to writing this book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BookPOD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035886043376,"sku":"9780987330215","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780987330215_p0.jpg?v=1763899907","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780987330215","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}