South Australia Opening Borders to Sydney
Blog, News

Sydneysiders ‘on track’ to be allowed into SA as early as Sunday

Sydneysiders could visit South Australia within the next week as long as there are no more locally acquired COVID-19 cases […]
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Jan 25, 2021
Travel Bubble Suspended for 72 Hours
Blog, News

Australia suspends travel bubble with NZ for at least 72 hours

Australia is suspending its green zone travel bubble with New Zealand for at least 72 hours — effective immediately — […]
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Feb 24, 2021
Australia borders reopening
Blog, News

Australia borders reopening

After a long year, Australia has hit a major COVID milestone with interstate travel now possible. Here’s everything you need […]
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Feb 24, 2021
Moving to Australia
Blog, MTA Info, News

Moving to Australia? Guide to everything you need to know

XE’s moving to Australia guide is a must-read for every expat thinking of relocating to the land down under. It’s […]
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Oct 28, 2020
Moving back to New Zealand
Blog, News

Moving back to New Zealand

COVID-19 has changed all our lives in one way or another and some New Zealanders need to move back to […]
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Mar 30, 2022
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce gives update on NZ Australia travel bubble
Blog, News

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce gives update on NZ, Australia travel bubble

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has given an update on the hyped trans-Tasman travel bubble as he announces major changes to […]
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Jul 1, 2020
How coronavirus second wave will affect economy
Blog, News

How coronavirus second wave will affect economy

As the state braces for tough lockdowns, a new chart from ANZ shows the devastating economic impact of a second […]
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Jul 1, 2020
Coronavirus Australia - Victoria back into lockdown
Blog, News

Coronavirus Australia – Victoria back into lockdown

Victoria’s newly enforced restrictions in place It’s day one of strict, newly enforced coronavirus restrictions that have divided Victoria amid […]
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Jul 1, 2020
Covid-19 and the Trans-Tasman Bubble
Blog, News

Covid-19 and the Trans-Tasman Bubble

Yes the Australia borders are open! Apart from Western Australia. From 21 February 2022 Australia is open for quarantine-free travel, […]
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Feb 24, 2022
Things you shouldn't put on your resume
Blog, Jobs, News

Things you shouldn’t put on your resume if you want to get the job

Australian recruiters are astounded at how many mistakes job seekers make with their resumes. Here are the key things to […]
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Nov 4, 2019
8 mistakes that first home buyers make
Blog, News, Real Estate

8 mistakes that first home buyers make and how to avoid them

It’s going to be the most significant purchase of your life that will either have you sitting pretty on the […]
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Oct 22, 2019
Rents are dropping as more tenants
Blog, News, Real Estate

Rents are dropping as more tenants become first home buyers

A change in the housing market is helping Sydney tenants save big on rent. Landlords are cutting their prices by […]
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Oct 22, 2019
Australian unemployment rate is stuck
Blog, Jobs, News

Australian unemployment rate is stuck at 5.2 per cent, keeping ‘slack’ in labour market

Australia’s unemployment rate is stuck. And while that’s good news for some people, it’s terrible for anyone wanting a bigger […]
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Aug 21, 2019
Mortgage rates higher here than Oz
Blog, Money, News

Mortgage rates higher here than Oz: are we being ripped off?

Bank’s mortgage rates remain higher in New Zealand despite the cash rate being the same. The NZ Herald wrote an […]
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May 10, 2019
Change of government will help New Zealanders living in Australia
Blog, News, Visas

Hopes for a fairer deal for New Zealanders living in Australia in a change of government

NZ Hearld’s Political Reporter Lucy Bennett wrote a article on New Zealanders living in Australia and what effect the up […]
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May 8, 2019
Is Australia’s new Prime Minister good or bad for New Zealanders?
Blog, News

Is Australia’s new Prime Minister good or bad for New Zealanders?

Australia’s new PM Scott Morrison could be great for kiwi’s moving to and living in Australia but he could make it […]
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Aug 29, 2018
Scott Morrison
Blog, News

Who is Australia’s new Prime Minister Scott Morrison?

HE WAS the surprise third contender who saw an opening for the top job and won it. Australia, meet your […]
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Aug 29, 2018
Sound out your super before changes hit
Blog, News

Sound Out Your Super Before Changes Hit

TIME is running out to prepare for July’s changes, writes Anthony Keane. TIME to get super organised. A wave of […]
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Sep 16, 2018
Don't cancel that overseas holiday just yet
Blog, News

Don’t Cancel That Overseas Holiday Just Yet

You can blame me. I’m the reason your overseas holiday just got more expensive. I can pin point the precise […]
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Sep 16, 2018
Darwin Is The Easiest Place In Australia To Find A Job
Blog, News

Darwin Is The Easiest Place In Australia To Find A Job

Darwin is the place to go for jobseekers with more vacancies than unemployed, according to new private sector research. Construction […]
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Sep 16, 2018
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Moving to Australia Editor

Hi… I’m JJ Smith.

I’m the creator and editor of Moving to Australia and have been for 10 years! I know everything there is to know about New Zealanders moving their families and life to Australia. Either from first hand experiences and research or through the questions from visitors to this website… and I’m here to help!
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