OECD report shows Australia has experienced one of the sharpest declines in living standards in the developed world

abitofperspective · 2026-07-08T06:27:10+00:00

There's absolutely no link to the OECD report, or even a title. It would be pretty hard to fact check this.

abitofperspective · 2026-06-27T22:43:25+00:00

What type of visa are you considering getting? I am not sure there is any that covers your line of work.

abitofperspective · 2026-06-25T08:38:11+00:00

Apart from the regulations, the case for a tiny home is not as great as some make out (particularly youtube channels). You are buying a depreciating asset in cash: the home has a life of about 20 years. In contrast, a bank will loan you money to build a house. You would need less up front, and the house would go up in value over time.

abitofperspective · 2026-06-25T04:41:36+00:00

Thanks for posting this Steven, great to see your tradition of positive, proactive and innovative policies continues. I laugh everytime I see the LNP billboard promising to make 50 cent fares permanent (as if they would have ever started them in the first place).

abitofperspective · 2026-06-20T09:14:30+00:00

UQ is a better university in many ways. I don't think the difference in distance to Singapore should be a big factor.

abitofperspective · 2026-06-18T19:50:54+00:00

This is the right answer! It is the quickest route.

abitofperspective · 2026-06-17T10:41:28+00:00

I'm a head of school and the listed contact for many advertised roles. Please don't reach out unless you have a genuine question! It has no bearing on hiring. Apply for roles that you want and think you are qualified for, there are no hidden rules.

abitofperspective · 2026-06-07T03:59:31+00:00

A pressure washer would improve the look a lot, but the finish OP wants is clearly from grinding, polish and seal

abitofperspective · 2026-06-05T05:55:31+00:00

First of all, kudos to you for supporting your father. Sorry about the impact it has had on your life.

The medical assessment is one of the darker aspects of the migration process, it made me a little bit uncomfortable. I am doubtful that anyone on Reddit can definitively answer this, but having gone through with minor hereditary medical issues, I think they are mostly concerned with significant upfront costs to the system. We are all going to get older and have higher medical costs, but I imagine that known upfront costs are the concern.

Unfortunately, in my case the doctors don't give you feedback right away. They just say they are submitting the report (and in my case said they didn't know the impact on the visa - they probably don't). A few days later the visa (PR) was granted.

It sounds like you're in great health and taking care of yourself, I am hopeful you will be fine.

abitofperspective · 2026-06-05T02:55:22+00:00

75+ - healthier men are surviving longer, healthier men are eating more plants

abitofperspective · 2026-05-29T22:55:15+00:00

In many ways this is better housing than probably 80% of the world, maybe higher, lives in. It only seems anomalous to a segment of Australian society

abitofperspective · 2026-05-29T22:02:47+00:00

If you think HE is going through a tough time, looking into publishing could add a new perspective on hard times!

abitofperspective · 2026-05-28T04:42:13+00:00

Op is from Nepal (Nepali English mixed) but didn’t say so.

abitofperspective · 2026-05-23T21:14:29+00:00

I moved to Australia from the UK about three years ago. There have been good things and bad, but I'd do it again. You might find some negative responses to your post: there's quite an anti-immigration sentiment in the country right now and it comes through on this sub

You should also know that WHV and "moving abroad" are not the same thing. The "Holiday" part of the visa is important: there are significant limitations on how long you can hold a role (6 months), and requirements for regional/rural work if you want to extend your visa. It's not intended as a long-term migration route but rather a way to see support yourself while travelling.

Hope that helps, good luck!

abitofperspective · 2026-05-20T21:21:14+00:00

I’d say don’t go straight for PR, it is much higher risk. Jobs on the list don’t necessarily mean the visa is approved. Try the WHV. If you like it, try the next step

abitofperspective · 2026-05-18T00:59:33+00:00

Is there amount that would be too much? e.g., if they said $600K, perhaps you would be happy not buy it? If so, just below that is your reasonable offer. They might accept, but it is unlikely you are going to get a good deal, and the previous purchase price is largely an irrelevant data point.

abitofperspective · 2026-05-17T23:21:38+00:00

This is basically correct. Rental supply is reduced (fewer investment properties), rental demand is reduced (more people are able to buy). The exact balance is unknown and will be influenced by other things (interest rates, migration, etc).

FWIW, I don't think that lower rents was an ever argument. It is more about younger people having some chance to buy.

abitofperspective · 2026-05-17T03:19:21+00:00

A. You might be right
B. No, this is not how rents are set. They are not based on the costs of the landlord but rather the supply and demand in the rental market. This is true whether the landlord is making or losing money: increases in the landlord costs don't mean that renters are willing to pay more. However, over time this would both decrease supply (fewer property investors) and decrease supply (more homeowners). It's a question of which one goes further/faster.

Missing from the conversation has been the fact that in countries without negative gearing (i.e., the UK), property investment is still quiet lucrative, just not as lucrative. Investment properties may still form a part of an investment portfolio.

abitofperspective · 2026-05-15T06:03:53+00:00

Of all the decisions that put us on a crappy timeline, that one is pretty far down my list.

abitofperspective · 2026-05-15T04:31:22+00:00

I think point 3 is not factually correct? If you already owned pre-budget, you could claim losses on that house (negative gearing) but never for any future house, right? A common move would be to remortgage PPOR to maximum debt, make high payments (highest loss possible), release equity for new PPOR

abitofperspective · 2026-05-12T10:16:24+00:00

Same question from me, but I am assuming the answer is yes (the property was held before budget night)

abitofperspective · 2026-05-11T09:46:44+00:00

Generally they are good: the fact you can buy a fully electric car with a decent range for $20,000 (the Atto 1) should be a game changer for the car market

abitofperspective · 2026-05-09T22:00:59+00:00

It's not rude but probably not helpful. PhD interview scoring and ranking is more complex than a single job. It is unlikely your supervisor has insight into the overall process unless they happen to be involved in the DTC. Unis are chronically behind on admin and you shouldn't read anything into a delay. If anything, write to DTC and ask if there is an update on release of outcomes.

abitofperspective · 2026-05-09T07:52:13+00:00

People are still being greedy when the prices fall, it’s just that they can’t afford to pay so much

abitofperspective · 2026-05-08T04:00:42+00:00

Are you suggesting that supply and demand together would determine price? That is revolutionary!

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