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Medicare for Australian citizens overseas
28th Nov 2019 – UPDATE: Firstly, thank you to David W who let us know via Facebook, that the Department of Human Services website…
Read articleTax Residency for Australian Expats Explained
Almost everything in your Australian tax life flows from one question: are you a resident or a non-resident for tax purposes? It is also…
Read articleThe CGT Six-Year Rule Explained: Rent Out Your Home Tax-Free
Move out, rent your home to a tenant, and you could still sell it years later without paying capital gains tax. That's the CGT…
Read articleExpat Student Loan Repayments: HELP and TSL Rules
Editorial note, updated June 2026 This article first ran when the expat repayment rules were brand new in 2017. The four obligations below are…
Read articlePreparing to Move Overseas: A Practical Checklist
Every year, thousands of Australian residents pack up their belongings to start a new life overseas. For some this move is only temporary (1-2…
Read articleExpat Partner Challenges: 4 Big Hurdles & How to Cope
So, your partner’s scored an amazing job offer. The problem is, it’s in a country far from home. You don’t want to hold him/her…
Read articleUK Tax Changes 2025: What Australians Need to Know
The UK overhauled how it taxes residents from 6 April 2025, and the changes reach a long way into the finances of Australians living…
Read articleWhere are the world’s lowest tax rates?
If you’re in the process of choosing a new home you might take a look at these low-taxing nations. It’s a great strategy to…
Read articleTips for Sending Money Home as an Expat
Sending money back to Australia? Practical tips to cut the cost of transfers, time them well, and stay on the right side of your…
Read articleLife Insurance for Australian Expats: What to Know
Life insurance and trauma insurance: for many ordinary Australians, it just makes sense. And for expats, it could be nothing short of a must.…
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