Insights into working and living in Australia & beyond

House prices & population shift to regions

Housing trends In very affluent societies like the UK and Australia, Covid has changed the relationships we have with cities, our non-medical workplaces and our homes. Pundits a... read more...

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Employer superannuation payments now 10%

Excellent news! It has been a while coming but the new financial year in Australia saw the ushering in of a new superannuation - 'super' - rate employers are legally required to pay their employees. S... read more...

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Professional development benefits in Australia

Compared to the UK professional development allowances (CPD) and CPD leave for consultants in Australia is acknowledged as more generous. Before I break it down let's remind ourselves why it varies wi... read more...

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Income tax in Australia

Tax! Not the most exciting subject to write about but something you will need to know if you're considering earning a crust in Australia as a senior medical practitioner for a public health service. ... read more...

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