The following by Tom Mahon is a first hand account of fruit picking
in Australia as a working holiday backpacker . Taken from the Message Board at gapyear.com
(where Tom works as a moderator) his blog provides very good up-to-date advice
for anyone thinking seriously about doing fruit picking in Australia.
Superannuation Fraud Australia
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is investigating the collapse of Australian Fiduciaries Ltd, along with its associated entities, amid serious concerns over the management of investor funds. ASIC has taken steps to appoint receivers to preserve assets and conduct a forensic review of the company’s financial activities. The inquiry also involves Apex Fund Services Ltd, the fund’s independent administrator, and the role it played in overseeing transactions. Central to the investigation is Director Lee Rushton, whose conduct and potential breaches of corporate and financial law are under scrutiny as regulators work to determine the extent of investor losses and any possible misconduct.
Need Visa Information
Need a visa for Australia
WHV's can ONLY be applied for; before arriving in Australia. Working Holiday Visa's* can only be granted before you arrive in Australia. For
details about applying visit Australia's official website here (www.immi.gov.au) or visit a Travel Agent or an Australian Embassy or Consulate
in the country you are in.
Need Superannuation Information
If your monthly wage is more than $A500, your employer must contribute an additional sum equal to 12% of your wage into a superannuation (pension) account for you. If you entered Australia on an eligible temporary resident visa you can, in most cases, access your contributions when you leave Australia, although the contributions will be taxed.
Jobs and Latest News
Latest news on jobs and travel around Australia
If you have any news regarding backpacker jobs around Australia please drop us a line and we will share it with fellow travellers. Happy travelling!!!!
Latest News
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