Frequently Asked Questions about Australia
What are the average salaries for professionals working in Australia?
Graduates can expect to start on annual packages of around $36,000 with managing directors earning anything from $350,000 to $600,000. However the salaries for Managing Directors in Melbourne will be between $200,000 to $400,000 and less than that in Perth. For more information consult www.wagenet.gov.au
What is the weather like in Australia?
In such a vast geographical area you will find significant fluctuations in temperatures between one part of the country and the next. Generally speaking though, the northern parts of the country are warm to hot most of the year. The coastal areas around Sydney experience mild winters and are warm to hot in the summer months.
The seasons are the opposite of those in Europe and North America. Australia thus enjoys summer from December to February and winter from June to August. Australia’s mild climate though is one of its biggest attractions, so you won’t find the hot and cold extremes in temperature you notice in Europe.
Where do I get an Australian driver’s licence?
Australian driving licences are administered at state/territory level with varying regulations for each. You will normally need to get a state licence within three months of taking up residence in the state. You are allowed to use your licence from your country of residence in the interim. Australians drive on the left hand side of the road.
For more information visit the Australian Automobile Association: www.aaa.asn.au
