Community:
As much as how Aus claims that its is a discrimination free
country, it still exists in all levels in the place. Migrants are
still treated 2nd class even when they possess the better skills
than the locals. Many international students who studied in Aus,
find themselves jobless, or end up employed as taxi drivers,
supermarket cashiers or casuals. though there are avenues and help
available for the unemployed or discriminated, these aren't easily
accessible.
Law and order:
The police isnt as much proactive as in asian countries.Usually
a police report to be made takes a lot of hassle and court
proceedings take a long time .Legal services are run and owned by
private individuals who are doing a business.
Medical:
Public medical services and facililities are not to be counted
on in terms of emergency. High Medical fees for doctors are paid
for just for consultation and one has to buy their own
medicines
Transport:
Not as efficient as one will think and fare costs are usually
high for such subpar service.Trains bd buses usually arrive every
15 mins. Finding a bus service route is usually confusing due
to lack of clear and precise information.
Education:
Atrociously high fees for degrees which usually require 2-3 days
attendance. Furthermore amneities fees have to be paid yearly for
usually subpar and inferior campus facilities.
As much as how Aus claims that its is a discrimination free
country, it still exists in all levels in the place. Migrants are
still treated 2nd class even when they possess the better skills
than the locals. Many international students who studied in Aus,
find themselves jobless, or end up employed as taxi drivers,
supermarket cashiers or casuals. though there are avenues and help
available for the unemployed or discriminated, these aren't easily
accessible.
Like you said, these are students.
They could only work 20 hours per week under work conditions
granted with their student visas. That's why most of them could
only do casual jobs, e.g. in Coles/Woolsworth supermarket, waiters,
in retail. The reason many can't get a decent full-time job yet is
because they have not graduated.
Law and order:
The police isnt as much proactive as in asian countries.Usually
a police report to be made takes a lot of hassle and court
proceedings take a long time .Legal services are run and owned by
private individuals who are doing a business.
How do you measure
'proactiveness'? If you're only comparing to Singapore, remember
Singapore is but a small island, where every corner could be
reached within the hour by car. In contrast, Aus is such a vast
place, esp in remote areas, it will take longer to respond just
taking into account distance and travelling time.
Re your point abour legal
services, are you saying that lawyers in Singapore and other
countries are not also doing a business? If anything there is at
least a decent legal aid service in Australia for low-income
residents.
Medical:
Public medical services and facililities are not to be counted
on in terms of emergency. High Medical fees for doctors are paid
for just for consultation and one has to buy their own
medicines
What do you mean public medical
services are not to be counted on? As long as it is an
emergency, I have not heard of any patient not given treatment. As
for high consultation fees, you do not have to pay a single cent
upfront if you go to a clinic that bulk-bill. As for prescriptions,
whats the difference between paying for it at the pharmacy versus
paying for it at the clinic together with the consultation fee? At
least you know the doctors do not have a vest interest
in prescribing expensive or unnecessary
medications.
Transport:
Not as efficient as one will think and fare costs are usually
high for such subpar service.Trains bd buses usually arrive every
15 mins. Finding a bus service route is usually confusing due
to lack of clear and precise information.
Fare cost is high, but there is
always the option of driving because it is affordable to buy a car.
Trains and buses can be less frequent, but at least they
are punctual most of the time.
Education:
Atrociously high fees for degrees which usually require 2-3 days
attendance. Furthermore amneities fees have to be paid yearly for
usually subpar and inferior campus facilities.
High fees applies to
international students or other full-fee paying local students,
i.e. they could not get a subsidized place. I find fees
are mostly affordable for citizens and PRs. Subpar standards? One
can only blame oneself for not being able to get into a good
uni.
