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Post by Banjo on Nov 8, 2016 11:02:47 GMT 7
Check the rate that you're being paid, see what the payment is in AUD and then divide it into what the bank gives you in pesos. I'd be curious, I was quite impressed with mine it was better than the local money changers give you for cash. I can suffer the occasional inconvenience for that.
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Post by itsmylife08 on Nov 8, 2016 12:56:36 GMT 7
Check the rate that you're being paid, see what the payment is in AUD and then divide it into what the bank gives you in pesos. I'd be curious, I was quite impressed with mine it was better than the local money changers give you for cash. I can suffer the occasional inconvenience for that. I find Citi Bank quite good , they more or less give you the market rate very little commission if any
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Post by downunder on Nov 8, 2016 17:15:45 GMT 7
Found some further info on this page (reads like its sent in local currency using Reserve Bank conversion rates) www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/payments-while-outside-australiaPayment while outside Australia If we can’t get in touch with you while you’re outside Australia, in certain circumstances we may need to stop your payment or concession card. If your payments can continue while you’re outside Australia and you intend to be away for less than 12 months, your payment will continue to be paid into your Australian bank account every 2 weeks. If you intend to be away for more than 12 months, you’ll be paid every 4 weeks either: • into your Australian bank account, or • into an overseas bank account We’ll discuss these options with you when you contact us. If your payments are made into an overseas account, you’ll be paid in the local currency or US dollars, depending on the country you’re in. The payment conversion is organised by the Reserve Bank of Australia using the exchange rate applicable at the time the payment is issued. The money is generally in your account 2 to 6 days after it’s issued. You’ll have to pay any fees or bank charges to access your funds while you’re outside Australia. Use our international bank account forms to notify us of your overseas account.
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Post by Banjo on Mar 6, 2017 8:17:04 GMT 7
An interesting bit of nanny state policing from our masters this week.
People needing a statuary declaration from the embassy to show their income for certain Thai visas will now have to also show proof of income to the Embassy official witnessing their signature.
To me it has never been a JP's job to even read a declaration, their purpose it to witness the signature of the declarer. Imagine the chaos in a courthouse if all people making a stat dec also had to provide proof that their statement was truthful.
Anyone prepared to lie to an officer of the court wouldn't have any problem photoshopping up a bit of "proof" anyway.
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Post by nomadic on Mar 6, 2017 17:46:58 GMT 7
Doesn't make sense to me. I just got my visa in Laos and only had to show how much pension I get with one of the regular letters Satan sends out telling me how much I get and bank account statements. If you have proof of income then no need for a stat dec anyhow is my view on it. I have never had one. I was asked for one years ago but they never pushed it when I showed a Satan letter. Seems our master are just trying to make life harder for us or easier for them without again thinking it out.
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Post by Banjo on Mar 6, 2017 18:14:26 GMT 7
Thai visas can be pretty complex. Requirements can vary from office to office as well.
My point was, a stat dec is...
When you make a statutory declaration, you are declaring that the statements in it are true. If you intentionally make a false statement in a declaration, you can be charged with an offence. To complete a statutory declaration you will need to have someone on the list of authorised witnesses watch you sign the completed form. They will also need to sign it.
So contents are irrelevant, the signer is only a witness to your signature, they are not saying that you are telling the truth.
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Post by Denis-NFA on Mar 6, 2017 21:11:55 GMT 7
Thai visas can be pretty complex. Requirements can vary from office to office as well. My point was, a stat dec is... When you make a statutory declaration, you are declaring that the statements in it are true. If you intentionally make a false statement in a declaration, you can be charged with an offence. To complete a statutory declaration you will need to have someone on the list of authorised witnesses watch you sign the completed form. They will also need to sign it.
So contents are irrelevant, the signer is only a witness to your signature, they are not saying that you are telling the truth. You blokes would be better off paying annual Visa identity card and 6 monthly visa renewal like we do here in the Philippines.
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Post by nomadic on Mar 7, 2017 12:38:29 GMT 7
Sorry banjo i did miss your point and you are spot on with different offices. Melbourne means proof of income and amount + medical certificates and a 2 week wait. Laos means proof of income and amount only and collected 24 hours later. Many years ago I was told Perth was easiest place in Oz. I think they are like franchises in competition with each other. No denis, no complaints from me on the topic or any other to make me move to pines. Maybe a better place but ignorance is bliss as they say so I'm staying put at this stage but would love to visit one day and maybe change. Too many storms though.
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Post by ghostbuster on Mar 13, 2017 17:23:14 GMT 7
Does anyone know if we are going to get a rise in March for OAP??
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Post by Banjo on Mar 14, 2017 7:34:49 GMT 7
Indexation Base pensions are indexed twice a year, in March and September, to reflect changes in pensioners’ cost of living and wages. The pension is increased to reflect growth in the Consumer Price Index and the Pensioner and Beneficiary Living Cost Index, whichever is higher. When wages grow more quickly than prices, the pension is increased to the wages benchmark. The wages benchmark sets the combined couple rate of pension at 41.76 per cent of Male Total Average Weekly Earnings. The single rate of pension is two thirds of the couple rate. www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/seniors/benefits-payments/pension-rates
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Post by Denis-NFA on Mar 15, 2017 18:24:04 GMT 7
You blokes would be better off paying annual Visa identity card and 6 monthly visa renewal like we do here in the Philippines. Forgive my cryptic comment. ASEAN, which Thailand and The Philippines are part of are trying to align their respective international outlook. Hopefully the Philippine model will prevail.
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