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  • 12-08-2010 11:59pm
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    Awesome-O
    Registered Users Posts: 237 ✭✭


    Just a quick question, I have looked through older threads and can't find the answer. I have my WHV for Australia, do I need to apply for a social security number before heading? I went on a J1 a few years back and this was needed before I could secure employment in America, just wondering is the situation the same in Oz?
    Thanks in advance
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    hussey
    Registered Users Posts: 6,240 ✭✭✭hussey


    Awesome-O wrote: »
    Just a quick question, I have looked through older threads and can't find the answer. I have my WHV for Australia, do I need to apply for a social security number before heading? I went on a J1 a few years back and this was needed before I could secure employment in America, just wondering is the situation the same in Oz?
    Thanks in advance

    If you are planning on working you need to apply for a Tax File Number
    you can apply here

    you can apply from overseas via this link


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    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,335 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    For the sake of completeness, the other option is an ABN number. (austrailian business number). Basicaly registering a business in your name so you can work as a contractor.


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    Awesome-O
    Registered Users Posts: 237 ✭✭Awesome-O


    thanks guys, much appreciated :)


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