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WTH. I have wasted my time reading some bs threads on TV/AN - but this one takes the cake ????????????

. Many sources report over-representation of Indigenous offenders at all stages of the criminal justice system. As of September 2019, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners represented 28% of the total adult prisoner population, while accounting for 3.3% of the general population Lawlessness is a major issue with the Koories. They are able to flaunt the law in many cases because in many areas there seems to be laws for them and laws for us. The police are hesitant to enforce the law because they know they will be accused of being racist. In Eastern Victoria where I lived and worked for 35 years, they are a major problem. I know this sounds racist - but it is a fact.

Do you , or have you lived in Australia? The Indigenous people have a loud voice , and are doing very nicely , living off of the White mans’ feelings of guilt for past occurrences.

Australia used to be referred to as ‘The Lucky Country’. It is a safe, clean diverse country. Plenty to see and do - and the people are generally friendly - especially in the rural areas. The cost of living is much higher than LOS. This is driven mainly by wages - Aussies don’t mind working, but will not work for a pittance like many Thai. They value their time a lot higher. What annoyed me enough to leave Australia is that over the last few decades the country has become a ridiculous Nanny State. We are over policed and over governed. It seems you need a permit or a certificate to do almost anything. This occurred because the Government creates jobs by creating more & more tiers (tears?!) of officialdom. Australia used to feel like a fun country. Now it has become so politically correct and woke that people are scared of doing or saying the wrong thing. To me , Thai society feels more fun - like Australia was 50 years ago!

I am not the full bottle on all of this. The Aus Super website is pretty informative. Check this info for TTR account , and follow links to their retirement account ( Choice income) https://www.australiansuper.com/retirement/transition-to-retirement Hope this helps.

My super will allow me to set up a drawdown account, that is still invested in the ‘stream’ of my choice. I could still take extra lump withdrawals as required at any time. Check to see if CFS has similar options. That way your remaining super balance is still working for you.

Kenny202 you should have no problems organising your Super from Thailand. I am in a similar situation to you - my Super was available to me a few years ago, & it could be withdrawn tax free, but as I was still earning from other sources, and paying Tax in Oz - I haven’t touched it. I am able to access my Super online (Australian Super) & organise payout, transition to retirement account, or set up a ‘pension’ type drawdown account. After preservation age has been reached there should be no tax implications for you. It may be worthwhile looking at the Australian Super website just to get some clearer information. I am definitely not touting for them - but I feel your pain with CFS. I had several employees that used this fund, and even as an employer - I found CFS to be a pack of shunts to deal with.

The Baht seems to be strengthening against many currencies in the last few weeks. It is stronger against the Pacific Peso (Aussie dollar) - even though the PP is strengthening (slightly) against the USD. I never try to predict , or understand! I just transfer money if I need it.