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TaxesGetting a tax file number (TFN) in AustraliaWhat a tax file number is, why you need one before you start work, how visa holders apply online for free, how long it takes to arrive, and how to keep it safe.About 15 minutes online; the TFN usually arrives by post within 28 days
TaxesTaxes in Australia for newcomersHow income tax works in Australia: the 1 July to 30 June financial year, PAYG withholding, the 2026–27 resident tax rates, the Medicare levy and surcharge, working holiday maker and foreign resident rates, and how to lodge your tax return with myTax by 31 October.Usually 1 to 2 hours a year to lodge a simple return online