Thing about working in Oz is the ridiculously high direct and
indirect taxes - and set to become higher with a carbon tax.
Top that with the fact that Australia is very expensive to live.
Was in New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup, couldn't believe the cost of living for the average kiwi bloke. I was in Australia prior to going to NZ for the RWC and I found the cost of stuff far cheaper in Australia. I avoided the touristy bars and restaurants but the prices were still very steep even away from the well trodden tourist haunts.