My hubby was a 'temporary resident' for a coupld of years in Oz as he was working on a sponsored work permit, and he still had to pay tax. If your earnings are off shore, I'd advise you to check with the tax office as changes do occur. Medicare - if you are a citizen of an affiliated country ( Scandinavian countries are covered as well as some European) , then in the case of medical assistance, then you can claim back part of your bill, like the Aussies can. Watch out on bringing in anything plant or animal material, even if it is a frame or dried bead jewellry. There are hefty fines and even though I hold an Aussie passport, the border security still scrutinise you like you're carrying every type of drug up your bum. Even the smell of an apple ( this happened to me years back) will have the beagles humping your leg to get to your bag. Speaking of...quarantine from HK - if your pet has been in HK for at least 4 months, then it is only 1 mth quarantine in Australia. just keep some savings aside to buy a car. The public transport is not as widespread as it here here.