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What are the recent changes to the Australian pension affecting expats?

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@Robert *********

They did... submerged in their costings, released a couple of days before the election and well after almost all expats would have voted....

15 days ago

What are the recent changes to the Australian pension affecting expats?

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@Steve *****

Yes, I should have said Australian Aged Pensions. The advantage with our system is that if for various reasons, you haven't paid tax, but are a citizen, you will still get a ( very basic ) pension. Our compulsory superannuation is the scheme that would be equivalent to some countries' pension schemes.

15 days ago

What are the recent changes to the Australian pension affecting expats?

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Not as big as would have happened if Dutton had won: no pension at all after 4 weeks overseas!! Expat retirees dodged a bullet!!

15 days ago

What are the recent changes to the Australian pension affecting expats?

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@Steve *****

Aged pensions are provided on the basis of need, not how much tax you paid. Probably your taxes went to buy some joint-strike fighters?

15 days ago

Do I need a work permit for volunteering in Thailand through Helpx or Workaway?

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@Pertti ************

Don't report them until out of country or with 100% legal visa.

4 months ago

Do I need a work permit for volunteering in Thailand through Helpx or Workaway?

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@Frazer *****

the correct phrasing is "... could be taking away someone's job". The reality is plenty of socially desirable outcomes just wouldn't happen without volunteering ( legal or illegal ).

4 months ago

What should my non-English speaking girlfriend expect during her USA B2 visa interview in Bangkok, and is there a service to help with translation?

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:( Your chances probably haven't improved now the xenophobic president is back. Good luck.

4 months ago

Am I at risk of being denied entry to Thailand for visiting too often?

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If you're going to do it regularly from now on, look at your long-term visa options.

5 months ago

Is my Thai wife entitled to a widow's pension in Australia if I pass away?

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@Ken **********

They may be entitled to a government old-age pension in their own right, IF they meet criteria. Superannuation is different, but pension is a payment, not an asset.

6 months ago

Can foreigners legally volunteer at a wat (temple) in Thailand?

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@Derek ******

Yes, just like in most countries police have a reasonable amount of discretion about enforcement on many issues. But when/if they get complaints they usually have to act... So avoid having people complain is key, and then having respectable backers if something happens is your insurance...

7 months ago