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Australia taxes residents on worldwide income. Establishing non-residency requires demonstrating a permanent place of abode overseas and no intention to return.
Australia has no formal exit tax like Canada's deemed disposition. However, CGT event I1 triggers when assets cease being 'taxable Australian property.' Superannuation remains locked until preservation age. Non-residents lose the CGT discount (50%) on Australian property sales.
Australians may qualify for citizenship in these countries through ancestry — often free or near-free:
Proximity, low tax, business hub, EntrePass/EP options
Ancestry Visa if eligible, familiar culture, career hub
Golden Visa, D7, NHR 2.0, European lifestyle
LTR visa, low cost, proximity, large Australian community
0% income tax, growing Australian expat community
Trans-Tasman arrangement, similar culture, lifestyle
Establishing non-residency is the key step — once confirmed, Australia only taxes Australian-source income. The main complexity is superannuation (locked until preservation age) and ensuring you pass the non-residency tests.
Australians moving abroad are often driven by proximity to Asia/Europe, career opportunities, or escaping high property costs. Singapore, UK (via Ancestry Visa), and Bali are the top picks.
Australian passport is strong (#6 globally). Second passport seekers typically want UK Ancestry Visa (free if eligible), EU citizenship via ancestry, or Caribbean CBI for diversification.
Australian non-residents can work remotely tax-free from most countries. Popular nomad destinations: Bali, Thailand, Portugal, Spain. Note: Australian super remains locked regardless.
Australian Age Pension portability is limited — reduced after 26 weeks overseas for those who didn't accumulate sufficient Australian working life residence. Super can be accessed at preservation age regardless of location.
Almost never done since non-residency stops worldwide taxation. Only relevant for countries requiring single nationality.
Renunciation note: Renunciation of Australian citizenship is possible but rarely done for tax reasons since non-residency is sufficient. Costs ~AUD 470.