In order to receive an income, open a bank account or apply for tax rebates in Australia you'll need a tax file number (TFN). To apply for a TFN and learn more about tax rates, rebates and returns visit the Australian Taxation Office website:
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Australian Taxation Office
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13 2865
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To open a bank account you'll need to show proof of identity which may include your passport and other documents. Individual banks and credit unions can tell you about what kind of documents are accepted.
Nation-wide banks
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Commonwealth Bank
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13 2221
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Westpac
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13 2032
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ANZ Bank
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13 3333
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National Australia Bank
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13 2265
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AMP Banking
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13 3030
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South Australian banks:
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Adelaide Bank
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13 2220
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Bank SA
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13 1376
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Credit unions (non-profit financial organisations)
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Community CPS Australia
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13 2585
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Credit Union SA
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8202 7777
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People’s Choice
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13 1182
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For household or business electricity and gas connections:
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AGL
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13 12 45
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Origin Energy
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13 2461
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Simply Energy
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1800 009 147
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To report a gas leak:
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Gas Emergency service
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1800 808 526 (24 hours)
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For water connection:
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SA Water
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1300 650 950
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Telephone and internet connection:
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Telstra
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13 2200
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Optus
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133 937
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Dial 000 in an emergency (police, ambulance or fire) or 112 from a mobile phone
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For non-emergency police attendance
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13 1444
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For medical emergencies:
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Royal Adelaide Hospital
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8222 4000
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Women’s and Children’s Hospital
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8161 7000
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Flinders Medical Centre
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8204 5511
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Poisons Information Centre
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13 1126 |
For domestic violence and mental health emergencies:
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Crisis Care
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13 1611 (after hours and weekend emergencies)
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Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service
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1800 817 421 (free call) |
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Kids’ Helpline
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1800 55 1800 (free call)
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Lifeline
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13 1114 (24 hours)
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Mental Health Triage (24 hour crisis service)
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13 1465
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Interpreting services are available through TIS National for people who do not speak English and for those English speakers who need to communicate with them:
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TIS National
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13 1450
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Legal Services Commission advisory service
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1300 366 424
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The Royal Automobile Association of South Australia is a member organisation which provides roadside assistance and other services such as vehicle inspections. It is recommended that you join if you plan to buy a car and drive.
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RAA Roadside Service
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13 1111 | |
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RAA Vehicle Inspection
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8202 4688 |
For public transport information:
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Adelaide Metro
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1300 311 108
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Bus SA (country services)
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For a full list of local governments and their activities and services:
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Local Government Association of South Australia
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8224 2000
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To enrol to vote:
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Australian Electoral Commission
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13 2326
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For questions about renting a property or disputes relating to rental property:
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Residential Tenancies Tribunal
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13 1882
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For information about fair work practices or to make a complaint:
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Fair Work Ombudsman
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131 394
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For information about safe work practices or workplace injuries:
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Safe Work SA
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1300 365 225 or
1800 777 209 for emergencies
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Other services
The State Government directory lists all services and information covering everything from houses, law and transport (including drivers licences and car registration), taxes, schools and health:
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Service SA
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