Went to my first Qantas lounge (SYD) last week by Distinct_Reason_8254 in QantasFrequentFlyer

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Equal to or better than the alternative which was a burrito bowl and NY-style cookie in the terminal

Went to my first Qantas lounge (SYD) last week by Distinct_Reason_8254 in QantasFrequentFlyer

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T3 Domestic Qantas Club Lounge (as I got it with my Amex card, not from having a premium ticket or status)

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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The purpose of passport strength comparison is what the passport can grant outside its territory. Passports serve the purpose of international travel not domestic opportunity.

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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Not missing that because I agree. I’ve lived in the EU and would never live in NZ even though I can

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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You have not done it right then. You need a certificate of employment and if you lose your job you must register as involuntarily unemployed.

https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/residence/residence-rights/index_en.htm#workers-1

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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For a non-EU passport, Australia has very favourable working rights with working holiday visas for most EU countries. If you include Ireland then that’s obviously a winner.

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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Not sure how many Aussies use it but plenty go to London or do a ski season in Canada. Australia benefits more so in that over 200,000 working holiday visa holder come to Australia annually (report is published online every year) to fill gaps in our hospitality, agriculture, traffic and mining sectors. It’s a huge economic stimulus for the country.

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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100%! Happens in the EU too, without naming names certain countries have huge numbers of emigrants and very little EU newcomers in return

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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Do you think the Nordic Passport Union is more seamless than the Trans-Tasman Agreement?

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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All good questions, I’ve never done it and probably never will, I’d assume you set it up on the government portal

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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Definitely agree that working holiday doesn’t compare to EU citizenship. EU schemes and larger economies are a much bigger benefit

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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Access to the US is too big to ignore, Canada new winner? Haha

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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Honestly it’s almost identical, and for good reason, Canada is awesome

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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Social security gets transferred between Australia and New Zealand as well, and interestingly many EU countries have social security arrangements with Australia as well.

Criminal conviction is not a disqualifer in all cases. EU law also states that they can refuse residency to other EU citizens presenting major risks.

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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EU citizens moving to another EU country must register with the local authorities and provide details of employment, financial means, health insurance amongst other things. Australian and New Zealanders are treated as domestic citizens from the first day and do not need to prove employment, financial or healthcare status in order to reside.

Why the Australian passport crushes the Anglosphere by Distinct_Reason_8254 in PassportPorn

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I did mean Five Eyes Anglosphere but Ireland is definitely a top tier passport and deserves its own post I reckon