Dott,The banks aren't the cheapest, but they offer good freebies...

Dott,

The banks aren't the cheapest, but they offer good freebies to get you started with them. (you'll need a tax file number though if this is an issue)

ANZ link:

http://www.anz.com/aus/promo/Get-Started-In-Shares/default.asp

NAB link:

http://www.nab.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/nab/nab/home/Personal_Finance/21/NAB+Online+Trading+Free+Brokerage/?ncID=ZBA

Good luck

(these are Oz sites, you said you are in Sydney.....but you are posting in the NZ section)