In Australia Online Dating Secret
Friends Guide
In Australia With Better Livable Cities
By Julia Barnes
In America, with rising inflation, debt, healthcare,
food and fuel costs, it's tempting to just pick up and
leave the country altogether. You may be wondering,
"What do American immigrants think of Australian
society?"
Liberals often flock to live in Australia because they
view it as a more socialist-leaning nation that has
a safer, drug-free environment and a "no worries"
mentality. Yet, many American expatriates grumble about
Australia's strong central government, high taxes and
overly generous welfare system.
Despite their complaints, many Americans stay in Oz.
They get attached to the landscape, they love the brazen
honesty of Australians and they find homes they love.
Moving To Australia
If you're an American who has moved to Australia, then
you likely experienced a period of culture shock. At
first, you may have found yourself confused, frustrated
or agitated by certain cultural differences that seemed
minute before you became embedded in Australian society.
You've probably heard the rumor that Americans aren't
exactly "loved" around the world, courtesy
of George W. Bush. This isn't necessarily true in Oz,
as many Australians are ambivalent about Americans.
A Positive Experience
Some Americans reported that they felt they didn't
belong or couldn't advance in jobs because of their
"Yankee" accents, although 75% of Americans
said their migration was a positive experience, without
any discrimination.
Australian society is fairly liberal in its treatment
of those "in need." Their welfare system is
funded by slightly higher taxes than you may be used
to, but if you're ever in a pinch, then the government
will take care of you.
Education In Government Schools
If you have school-age children, then their education
will be paid-for, and the Australian tertiary educational
system is on par with US and the UK. Additionally, healthcare
in Australia is covered for citizens, although privately
funded policies are also available if you prefer.
According to the 2008 Quality of Life Index, Sydney
is the "10th most livable city" in the world.
Auckland was rated 5th, but Sydney fared better than
other Australian cities on the list, which included
South Australia (12th), Melbourne (17th), Adelaide (29th)
and Brisbane (34th).
Better Livable Cities In Australia
By comparison, the best American city was ranked 28th
and world-class Paris was down at 32nd. "The fact
that Australian cities enjoy among the best standards
of living in the world reinforces the attractiveness
of Australia for workers and for multinational organizations,"
stated Mercer survey spokesman Rob Knox.
"Our major cities continue to tick all of the
boxes [with] established infrastructure and transport
facilities, quality housing close to the city, a wide
selection of restaurants and other amenities, as well
as a good educational system and environment."
Please Note: Prices quoted
and packages change all the time. Please check with
the relevant airline or your travel agent to confirm
the most current packages and prices.
About the Author:
Julia Barnes is a popular author of dating and travel
articles including Ski
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Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon.
More Vacation Getaway Facts....
Who first discovered Australia?
The earliest settlers of Australia
were the indigenous people that arrived via a land bridge
over 48,000 years ago.
Many early maps and histories
suggest of a land in the South that was unknown but
it was not until 1606 that Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon
mapped this large continent.
In 1770 New South Wales was claimed
for Great Britain and on January 26th, 1788 the British
Crown Colony of Port Jackson was officially established
by Captain Arthur Phillip. The Western part of Australia
was claimed by Great Britain in 1829.
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