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[fxh]

God this is such a shithole country.

Australia is far from perfect but it's not too bad. One of the best countries to be poor in. But we have too many poor.

The minimum wage of $24 an hour makes coffee expensive - up to around $5 for a good flat white in Melbourne.

Other workplace conditions include min 4 weeks recreation leave, 2 weeks sick leave p.a, and generally another week of personal leave, carers leave, bereavement etc. At least 7 public paid holidays. Common to have 20 weeks pregnancy leave- 10 weeks full paid, 10 weeks half paid. Unpaid parental leave up to 2 years. Fathers or partners can get some parental leave too. Same-sex couples eligible. Compulsory superannuation - usually 9% on top of salary paid by employer. Long service leave -usually 3 months on full pay after 10 years - varies. Free or near free doctors, hospital health care. Max $31 for prescriptions medicine, $7.50 if unemployed or on benefits.

 

[Great White Snark]

Australia is far from perfect but it's not too bad. One of the best countries to be poor in. But we have too many poor.

The minimum wage of $24 an hour makes coffee expensive - up to around $5 for a good flat white in Melbourne.

Other workplace conditions include min 4 weeks recreation leave, 2 weeks sick leave p.a, and generally another week of personal leave, carers leave, bereavement etc. At least 7 public paid holidays. Common to have 20 weeks pregnancy leave- 10 weeks full paid, 10 weeks half paid. Unpaid parental leave up to 2 years. Fathers or partners can get some parental leave too. Same-sex couples eligible. Compulsory superannuation - usually 9% on top of salary paid by employer. Long service leave -usually 3 months on full pay after 10 years - varies. Free or near free doctors, hospital health care. Max $31 for prescriptions medicine, $7.50 if unemployed or on benefits.

What’s a middle income tax % rate to pay for all that?

 

[Dropbear]

What’s a middle income tax % rate to pay for all that?

The average is about 27% (personal)

 

[Grand Potentate]

Australia is far from perfect but it's not too bad. One of the best countries to be poor in. But we have too many poor.

The minimum wage of $24 an hour makes coffee expensive - up to around $5 for a good flat white in Melbourne.

Other workplace conditions include min 4 weeks recreation leave, 2 weeks sick leave p.a, and generally another week of personal leave, carers leave, bereavement etc. At least 7 public paid holidays. Common to have 20 weeks pregnancy leave- 10 weeks full paid, 10 weeks half paid. Unpaid parental leave up to 2 years. Fathers or partners can get some parental leave too. Same-sex couples eligible. Compulsory superannuation - usually 9% on top of salary paid by employer. Long service leave -usually 3 months on full pay after 10 years - varies. Free or near free doctors, hospital health care. Max $31 for prescriptions medicine, $7.50 if unemployed or on benefits.

Coffee’s more expensive here now and we get none of those benefits.

 

[fxh]

What’s a middle income tax % rate to pay for all that?

$0 – $18,200	0%	Nil
$18,201 – $45,000	16%	16c for each $1 over $18,200
$45,001 – $135,000	30%	$4,288 plus 30c for each $1 over $45,000
$135,001 – $190,000	37%	$31,288 plus 37c for each $1 over $135,000
$190,001 and over	45%	$51,638 plus 45c for each $1 over $190,000

 

[fxh]

$0 – $18,200	0%	Nil
$18,201 – $45,000	16%	16c for each $1 over $18,200
$45,001 – $135,000	30%	$4,288 plus 30c for each $1 over $45,000
$135,001 – $190,000	37%	$31,288 plus 37c for each $1 over $135,000
$190,001 and over	45%	$51,638 plus 45c for each $1 over $190,000

Oh, also 11% Goods and Service Tax. GST. Like VAT. On most not all.

 

[Sartodi Napoli]

What’s a middle income tax % rate to pay for all that?

South of Europe: overall 55%

Thanks socialists...

 

[sirloin]

Thanks socialists.

You are most welcome.

 

[Dropbear]

You are most welcome.

 

[Sartodi Napoli]

 

[Dropbear]

I’ve been low-key looking for a slim pique long sleeve polo for a little added warmth and layering while traveling. Invariably I’m also directed to long sleeve polo sweaters (wool or cashmere) - something that ever brand seems to carry. The neck always looks too low to hide a shirt and the product photos never show a model with anything underneath.

I’m left wondering - do guys really wear these without something underneath or are they putting them over tshirts?

For example:

 

[sirloin]

^ I gave op on finding one that I liked, and bought some pull-over shirts. Can only recommend.

 

[Dropbear]

^ I gave op on finding one that I liked, and bought some pull-over shirts. Can only recommend.

I’ll probably end-up with a Sunspel long sleever, just looking around for something a bit cheaper. It’s not like I’m going to wear it with a sportscoat or anything silly like that:

As for polo sweaters, I’m really confused by these on several levels.

 

[kneeshuh]

As for polo sweaters, I’m really confused by these on several levels.

I suppose they are a logical step forward for people who wear long-sleeved polo shirts - essentially the winter version, probably worn with a v-neck undershirt, since merino wool/cashmere would not last long with the washing required when worn without one.

I would not wear it myself, but I could see someone pulling off a navy blazer + chinos, combined with a navy polo sweater instead of a shirt.