Hiram Abif Migration Solutions

07/10/2024

Inescapable conclusion, If I’m not with you in moments of convenience and comfort, rest assure I will be with you at times of challenges and controversy.

It’s been a privilege and one never taken lightly.Sincerity and competence are my virtues.

My duties to serve Bemin ward comes first after my God and family.

So I leave you the best of myself.In the immortal words of Popeye I am what I am.

My modest contributions to the Filipino Australian community meager or vast will mean the world to at least one.

I’m proud of every step I take toward fulfilling my goals and dreams in Melbourne Victoria, Australia.

It's a privilege I will never regret and taken lightly.

Service to the Community.

Rest assured that I view your interests as inseparable from my own.

Such is the nature of my engagement if elected local councillor and these duties I am bound by the most sacred ties to observe.

Dixi

…

06/10/2024

Bringing Joy and making people happy..

01/09/2024

I LOVE THIS ANALOGY:

You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere.

Why did you spill the coffee?

"Because someone bumped into me!!!"

Wrong answer, you spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup.

Had there been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea.

Whatever is inside the cup is what will spill out.

Therefore, when life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out.

It's easy to fake it, until you get rattled.

So we have to ask ourselves... “what's in my cup?"

When life gets tough, what spills over?

Joy, gratitude, peace and humility?

Anger, bitterness, victim mentality and quitting tendencies?

Life provide the cup, YOU choose how to fill it.

Today let's work towards filling our cups with gratitude, forgiveness, joy, words of affirmation, resilience, positivity, kindness, gentleness and love for others.

20/07/2024

Myself with Harrison Ward Councillor, Jasmine Hill, was elected to Council in 2020. Cr Hill is a secondary school teacher at a local school and Mr Walter Villagonzalo. Former Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Wyndham City Council.

12/07/2024

I wish to remind you of a profound truth, beautifully captured in the words of Dr. Seuss:

You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

These simple yet powerful words encapsulate the essence of human potential and the boundless opportunities that lie before each of us.

Within each of us resides the capacity to think, to dream, and to act.

Our brains are the engines of innovation, our feet the vehicles of action, and our choices the maps that guide our journey.

Consider the first element of this wisdom:

“You have brains in your head."

Our minds are our greatest assets.

They are capable of extraordinary creativity, deep introspection, and boundless learning.

With our intellect, we can envision possibilities, solve complex problems, and forge new paths.

But to truly harness this power, we must cultivate a mindset of growth and curiosity.

As Albert Einstein once said, "Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death."

Never underestimate the power of your thoughts.

What you believe about yourself and your potential shapes your reality.

As the great philosopher René Descartes asserted, "Cogito, ergo sum"—"I think, therefore I am."

Our thoughts are the architects of our destiny.

Therefore, nurture your mind with knowledge, challenge it with new ideas, and fuel it with positive affirmations.

The second element reminds us: "You have feet in your shoes."

This speaks to our ability to act, to move forward, and to pursue our dreams.

Our feet symbolize the power of action.

Dreams and ideas remain mere fantasies without the courage to take steps toward their realization.

As Lao Tzu wisely said, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

Action requires courage.

It demands that we step out of our comfort zones, face our fears, and embrace the unknown.

Each step we take, no matter how small, propels us closer to our goals.

As we walk our paths, we may encounter obstacles and setbacks, but remember, these are merely stepping stones to success.

The great inventor Thomas Edison reminds us,

“I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."

Finally, "You can steer yourself any direction you choose."

This is the essence of personal freedom and responsibility.

We are the captains of our own ships, the masters of our fate.

The choices we make today shape the landscapes of our tomorrows.

This freedom is both a gift and a responsibility.

As Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and renowned psychiatrist, wrote;

Between stimulus and response, there is a space.

In that space is our power to choose our response.

In our response lies our growth and our freedom.

Life will present us with countless crossroads.

The decisions we make at these junctures determine our trajectory.

Choose wisely.

Choose paths that align with your values, your passions, and your purpose.

Do not be swayed by the expectations of others or the fear of failure.

As Ralph Waldo Emerson advised,

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

Remember the power that resides within you; you have brains in your head nurture them.

You have feet in your shoes—use them.

You can steer yourself in any direction you choose—choose wisely and boldly.

Embrace the journey with courage, curiosity, and conviction.

For it is not the destination that defines us, but the paths we take and the choices we make along the way.

May your journey be filled with discovery, your steps with purpose, and your choices with wisdom.

The world is yours to explore, to shape, and to transform.

03/04/2024

Due to insistent demand..

To be eligible to sponsor a 491 visa applicant, the sponsor must be:

18 years of age or older;

Usually resident in a designated regional area of Australia;

An Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen; and
an eligible relative of you or your partner.

An eligible relative can be one of the following:

a parent
a child or step-child
a brother, sister, adoptive brother, adoptive sister, step-brother or step-sister
an aunt, uncle, adoptive aunt, adoptive uncle, step-aunt or step-uncle
a nephew, niece, adoptive nephew, adoptive niece, step-nephew or step-niece
a grandparent, or
a first cousin

In determining whether the sponsor is usually resident in a designated regional area of Australia, the Department will consider the sponsor’s actual physical residence, that is, where the sponsor physically sleeps and has their usual abode.

The Department will likely request evidence such as

rates notices or rental agreements,
leases,
utility bills,
address on the electoral roll, and
tax returns.

A sponsor who has been living in a designated regional area on a temporary visa but has only recently acquired permanent residence may still satisfy the ‘usually resident’ requirements.

491 Family Sponsored Visa provides a Pathway to Permanent Residence

The 491 Family Sponsored Visa provides a direct pathway to permanent residence after 3 years of holding the visa.

Those who continue to live and work in a designated regional area of Australia will be eligible to transition to the subclass 191 visa.

You must have had a taxable income at or above the specified income threshold, currently $53,900, for at least 3 years while holding the 491 visa in a regional area.

You will be asked to provide your Notice of Assessments issued by the Australian Tax Office and evidence of your residence for this 3 year period.

It is essential that you remain in a regional area of Australia for the entire 3 years, otherwise you will not be eligible for permanent residence.

The Family Sponsored stream of the 491 Visa is a great option for those with an eligible relative living in a designated regional area of Australia and provides a direct pathway to permanent residence.

The Family Sponsored stream of the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) Visa is a provisional 5-year visa for skilled workers under the age of 45 in regional Australia.

It provides a direct pathway to permanent residence after 3 years from the date of grant, provided that you meet certain income and residence requirements.

As the name of the stream suggests, you must be sponsored by an ‘eligible relative’ which must be first approved before you may be granted the visa.

The 491 is a points-based visa and requires an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs in order to apply for the visa.

Find out about Australian visas, immigration and citizenship.

10/11/2023

No matter how cliché this will sound, I would like to say it anyway –

We write on behalf of the Jewish community, which shares your pain at the knowledge that citizens of the Philippines and members of the Filipino community are grieving in the aftermath of October 7, when 2500 Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel and massacred 1400 civilians representing over 40 countries and nationalities, including your own.

No words can assuage the grief and the anguish that people of goodwill across the globe feel as we grapple to come to terms with the carnage that was perpetrated on that terrible day, and the traumatic impact that it continues to have on all our communities, wherever we may reside.

In that spirit and in the spirit of our shared humanity, the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and Executive Council of Australian Jewry are organising a solidarity vigil to be held in Sydney on Sunday, November 12 at 11 am.

Our objectives are to honour every one of the victims of the massacre and every one of the countries whose nationals were murdered, injured or taken hostage, and to demand the immediate release of all the hostages.

We would be deeply honoured if members of the community would attend the vigil as representatives of your country and of your ethnic community.

We are extending this invitation to representatives of all the countries whose nationals were impacted by the atrocities of October 7 and we urge you to accept and to bring your national flag and Australian flag.

Solidarity among friends has never been more important.

It is vital in these challenging times that countries and people of goodwill come together in the face of barbarism and terrorism.

It is critical that we stand with each other in the face of groups such as ISIS and Hamas, which place no value on human life, which sacrifice innocents for perverse political ends and which inflict terrorism across the globe.

Now is the time to be together, to support each other, to let the world know that we will not be intimidated, that we will continue to demand that every one of our nationals be immediately set free and that peace and goodwill will ultimately prevail.

30/07/2023

Updated on July 30, 2023

Reading time: Important 5 minutes that will change your mindset..

If you are a temporary Australian visa holder, you might wonder whether you can legally start a business in Australia.

While most temporary Australian visas do not expressly restrict you from starting a new business, starting a business on a temporary visa may still be tricky.

For instance, you must be aware of the conditions of your temporary visa.

The Department of Home Affairs may cancel your visa for breach of a condition if your visa prohibits you from undertaking work (including starting a business).

This outlines temporary Australian visas that allow holders to start a business.

Student Visa holder

If you are on a student visa (subclass 500), you must study full-time while your course is in session.

Under Australian visa conditions, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight (as of 1 July 2023).

If you only spend 20 hours a week working on your business, technically, you comply with your visa conditions.

However, it can be difficult to accurately calculate the number of hours you spend working on your business.

You will also need to ensure that you:

meet your course requirements;

maintain adequate health insurance; and

do not breach your visa conditions.

Temporary Graduate Visa

As a holder of the temporary graduate visa (subclass 485), you are allowed to work without restrictions on the number of hours.

You may start a business and engage in entrepreneurial activities, provided you comply with your visa conditions.

Take note that even if the Graduate Work stream requires a visa applicant to have a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list, engaging in business activities in a completely unrelated industry from your occupation is prohibited.

Employer-Sponsored Visas

You may be on an employer-sponsored visa (such as subclass 457 and 482 or 494).

In this instance, you must work only in your nominated occupation and for your approved employer as per condition 8607, unless your occupation is exempt.

This means you are not required to work solely for your approved employer.

However, you must continue to work in the nominated occupation.

In these circumstances, you may be able to start a business if you will still be working in the nominated occupation.

Generally, if you are a sponsored worker, nothing prevents you from establishing a business and only becoming a shareholder.

However, you must be careful to refrain from actively participating in the management and operation of the business, as this may fall under the umbrella of engaging in work.

For example, suppose you are in a nominated occupation as a chef sponsored by restaurant X.

You can start your own business (restaurant Y) and be a shareholder.

Nothing is preventing you from enjoying and receiving income from restaurant Y.

However, under condition 8607, you cannot work for restaurant Y.

In reality, you may need to spend time working on your business while employed in the nominated occupation.

However, be mindful that you could be breaching your visa if you do so.

We recommend seeking legal advice as circumstances are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

How Can I Start a Business in Australia?

After reviewing your visa conditions, you should check the national requirements for starting a business in Australia.

To start trading, you must apply for an Australian Business Number (ABN) and Tax File Number (TFN) to lodge your tax returns.

Starting a Company

A company is a beneficial business structure that protects you through ‘limited liability’.

Limited liability means creditors cannot take your personal assets if your business falls into debt.

It also allows you to allocate portions of the business to your business partners or investors depending on their contributions.

A company structure is also beneficial from an investment standpoint.

As you only have temporary working rights, investors might only want to invest in your business if you have a company structure.

The investors are guaranteed that their rights remain in the company even if they subsequently leave the country.

Additionally, it also provides them with certainty over their returns.

Suppose you choose to run your business through a company structure.

You must formally incorporate a company through the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) register.

ASIC requires that at least one of the directors of your company will need to be an Australian citizen or resident.

Issues to Consider

Tax Issues

You may be under a different tax rate as a temporary visa holder.

Again, the company structure might be favourable as it roughly has a 30% flat tax rate in Australia.

However, if you distribute company income to yourself, you may have to pay tax at a rate applicable to your circumstances.

Business Longevity Issues

One of the most crucial things you must consider is how you intend to run your business when your temporary visa expires.

When your visa expires, you must leave Australia immediately.

Therefore, it is essential to consider the kind of business you want to set up.

Consider whether it is a business you can easily take overseas and run from anywhere or whether it requires you to be in Australia.

You must assess these issues before setting up your business.

For example, setting up an in-person shop in Australia and leaving it behind when your visa expires would not be ideal.

Suppose you intend to continue running your business from overseas.

You will need an Australian business partner to run matters in Australia.

However, any income or dividends you receive from the business will incur tax in Australia.

Alternatively, if you plan to sell your business when your visa expires, you must find a suitable buyer in advance.

Settling a business sale in Australia can take up to two weeks.

Complete Guide to Expanding Your Startup to Australia

After proving your startup’s success in your home country, you may be thinking about the next step for growth expanding overseas.

This free guide aims to introduce startup founders to the Australian startup market.

Key Takeaways

Starting a business in Australia on a temporary visa might seem promising.

However, it can be a highly complex process.

First, you must look at your current visa conditions and ensure you can fulfil them if you start a business.

You can start a company if you have an Australian resident business partner.

Alternatively, consider looking into applying for a permanent visa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start a business on a temporary visa in Australia?

No provisions stop you from setting up a business on a temporary visa.

However, there are work and industry restrictions to consider.

Ensure you check your visa conditions before starting a business, as you want to avoid breaching your visa conditions.

What must I consider in starting a business on a temporary visa?

First, you must consider your visa conditions, such as work restrictions.

You also need to decide on a company structure that best suits your circumstances and carefully assess tax and business longevity issues.

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06/07/2023

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05/04/2023

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01/03/2023

Did you know that the Eagle is the only bird that flies directly into a storm?

I read this as a quote this week.

An eagle uses the negative energy of a storm to fly even higher.

While other birds “run” from the weather, the Eagle actively engages these stronger winds and, instead of seeking shelter, uses the turbulence to push itself higher.

The storm allows the Eagle to enter a space it can not normally reach in good weather.

As a reward for this act of boldness, the Eagle is given a broader view of its surroundings.

And, once above the storm, the Eagle is clear of the rough winds, and its flight becomes smoother with less effort.

So embrace change, fly into the storm and you might just be rewarded with a new point of view and a smoother ride.

28/02/2023

Ishay Ribo is an Israeli musical artist who blends Jewish spiritual influences with acclaimed contemporary melodies.

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25/12/2022

He who serves two kings deceives one of them.

No one can serve two masters.

Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.

You cannot serve both God and Mammon (money) - Matthew 6:24 NIV

Merry Christmas to all.

Wishing you peace and happiness.

GBU always👍

02/12/2022

Thanks my dear worthy brethren,

The experience might not be comfortable, but enriching.

When life brings opportunities to participate in the state election be as generous as you can be, one good turn deserves another.

Next campaign is the 2024 Council Election.

Then the Federal election 2025.

Actually, could be 2 elections in 2025

On or before 24 May 2025 (half-Senate)

On or before 28 September 2025 (House of Representatives)

Then the next State Election in 2026.

Potential Filipino candidates get ready.

As the 4th migrant intake in Australia, Laban pa rin tayo until we can elect our own representatives.

I believe that a truly successful life is one which is spent in the pursuit of becoming the best possible version of yourself.

I have fought the good, worthy and noble fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

If only there is help for the widow's son the situation might be different.

20/11/2022

Thank you people of Laverton for putting your faith in me and for allowing me to represent you in Parliament.

It has been an honour to serve you.

Thank you to my family, friends, and volunteers for your unwavering loyalty and support.

I am proud to have achieved everything with you.

I will serve with a great sense of accomplishment and a sense of gratitude.

It is a privilege I will never regret.

Service to the Community.




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