What important things should new immigrants do after entering Australia?

Before starting a new life in Australia, the most important thing is to apply for a tax number and open a bank account.

A. Apply for tax number

Australian workers need to pay income tax to the government. In Australia, if you have income, you need a tax number (TFN). The tax number is a unique number issued to individuals and enterprises to help the government manage taxes and other government plans. Taxes are used to fund government projects and services such as roads, schools and hospitals. Income includes wages or salaries obtained from work, government subsidies and profits obtained from investment, including interest on savings accounts.

How to apply for a tax number

If you immigrate to Australia or hold a temporary resident visa that allows you to work in Australia, you can apply for the tax number in the following ways: apply on the website of the Australian Taxation Bureau (ATO) (please select a person), call the following telephone number to apply, or go to the tax bureau or get the tax number application form from the Centrelink office.

B. Opening a bank account

In Australia, people usually deposit money in banks, building societies or credit cooperatives. Most of the income, including wages, salaries and government subsidies, is directly credited to the account. Australians use debit cards to withdraw money from bank accounts and often pay for things with debit cards.

If you open an account in a bank, building society or credit union within six weeks after your arrival, you usually only need to provide your passport as proof of identity. After six weeks, you need additional identification to open an account. If you don't have enough documents to prove your identity, you may have difficulty. In addition, tell your tax number (TFN) to the bank to avoid higher interest tax rate.

C. Register with Centrelink

A government agency called Centrelink provides a wide range of social security payments and services. New residents of Australia can register at Centrelink to get help in job hunting, overseas technical certification and attending related courses.

According to the visa type, most new residents in Australia are limited by the waiting period before they qualify for payment. You can contact Centrelink to find out whether you are eligible for social security payment. If you are eligible, payment may be made from the date you contact Centrelink. If you want to collect fees from the day you arrive in Australia, you must contact Centrelink on the day you enter Australia and file a claim within 14 days. If you have children, you may be eligible for government-funded family subsidies to help pay for raising children. Centrelink also has a tax number application form, which can help you to submit your application to the Australian Taxation Bureau, so as not to delay your collection of any money.

D. Contact the Health Commitment Service

If you have signed the Health Commitment Letter (Form 8 15) at the overseas office of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) as required, you must call the Health Commitment Letter Service after you arrive in Australia.

After you contact the Health Commitment Service, they will tell you the nearest officially recognized clinic for your follow-up medical examination. If you enter the country with a humanitarian visa, you should inform the IHSS service organization that you have signed the health commitment, and they will help you contact and make an appointment with the health commitment service organization.

E. sign up for English courses

It is very important to communicate in English, which is the key to your successful adaptation to life. If you can't speak English, we urge you to learn English as soon as possible after you arrive.

The Adult Immigrant English Program (AMEP) provides English courses for new immigrants. New residents may be entitled to take up to 5 10 hours of free English courses. The Adult Immigrant English Program provides a variety of choices, so that you can learn English even if you have work, family or other burdens.

F. Enroll children in school

You should enroll your children in school as soon as possible. In Australia, children must start school at the age of five and complete grade 10. Teenagers who have finished 10 grade must participate in full-time education, training or employment (at least 25 hours per week) or participate in these comprehensive activities before reaching 17 age. Children who need to learn English can get intensive English language help.

G. application for driving license

In Australia, you must have a driver's license to drive, and the vehicle must be registered with the government. Driving without a license and driving unregistered vehicles are illegal. Driver's license and license plate are issued by state and regional governments.

If you are a permanent resident and hold a valid driver's license from other countries (whether English driver's license or official translation), most States and regions allow you to drive within the first three months after entering the country.

Note: In Western Australia and Tasmania, the three-month period begins when you get a permanent residence visa, not when you arrive in Australia.

After these three months, if you want to drive, you need to get a proper Australian driver's license. This usually requires you to pass a knowledge test, a road test and an eyesight test.

If you don't have a driver's license from other countries, you need to pass the driving knowledge test to get a primary driver's license. A beginner's license allows you to learn to drive. Once you have mastered the corresponding skills, you can apply for a driver's license.