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Originally posted by Matthew D yeah this is the kind of info I'm looking for. 4 months thats it??? man... and for the record I would LOVE to fall for an aussie woman.

I'm of marriageable age sweetheart, and i come with a really big dowry

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Originally posted by Trance Nutter Recently had new Industrial Relation laws come into force, and the place isn't falling apart like people were saying it would.

maybe not for you

how bout the workers that were fined 4hrs pay for "organising" on a worksite to spend 15 mins gathering financial contributions for the widow of some fella killed on the job.

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or how bout the workers that were all fired and then asked to reapply for their jobs under new arrangements?

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or those threatened with litigation for refusing to work in un-hygenic conditions
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these were just the ones i encountered today. and if you think thats all well and good, thats fine. but, assuming the cases are genuine, its pretty fvcked from where im sitting.

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Originally posted by tathi I'm of marriageable age sweetheart, and i come with a really big dowry

hahah sweet! I had no idea people still did the dowry thing. *sarcasm*
and ps, I like the TS Eliot quote in your signature

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN or how bout the workers that were all fired and then asked to reapply for their jobs under new arrangements? link

which is not allowable under the laws, and is being investigated by the department

Look, shit was happening before the laws were passed, and shit is happening since.

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Originally posted by Trance Nutter which is not allowable under the laws, and is being investigated by the department

yes, its being investigated. no, it hasnt been confirmed whether its legal or not. and what, youre telling me people wont be breaking the new laws at some stage or another? come on. the new laws greatly increase the opportunity for abuse. and i guaran-damn-tee you it will see abuse.

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Originally posted by tathi I'm of marriageable age sweetheart, and i come with a really big dowry

that reminds me of another question... what is marriageable age? or "legal" (not that I date jailbait, this question was just out of pure curiosity)

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN and what, youre telling me people wont be breaking the new laws at some stage or another? come on.

isn't that pretty much EXACTLY what I said?

The shit, ie abuse, was happening before, and shit, ie abuse, will continue to happen?

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Originally posted by Trance Nutter isn't that pretty much EXACTLY what I said? The shit, ie abuse, was happening before, and shit, ie abuse, will continue to happen?

and these laws will BROADEN the ability to conduct abuse you mong (which is pretty much EXACTLY what i just said? )

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN youre telling me people wont be breaking the new laws at some stage or another? come on.

This is what I had issue with. I DID NOT TELL YOU AT ANY STAGE what you claim I did.

In fact, I said they would be abused.

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Originally posted by Trance Nutter This is what I had issue with. I DID NOT TELL YOU AT ANY STAGE what you claim I did.

no, but for your statement

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Originally posted by Trance Nutter which is not allowable under the laws, and is being investigated by the department

to actually mean

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the new laws have nothing to do with this particular instance

(which is im thinking what you were trying to say, forgive me if im wrong?)

you would have to be arguing that the new laws have nothing at all to do with the new work standards culture, which is what i was arguing, albeit perhaps ambiguously. give an inch...

also, my comment

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and what, youre telling me people wont be breaking the new laws at some stage or another?

is a question, not a statement. i guess you answered it

No. You misunderstood. As usual.

so um... now that THATS all settled... tell me more cool things about your country!

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Originally posted by Trance Nutter No. You misunderstood. As usual.

ok then, could you please tell me what the fuck

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Originally posted by Trance Nutter which is not allowable under the laws, and is being investigated by the department

this is supposed to mean? if it doesnt mean what i thought it meant i cant see its fvcking relevance? dont necessarily put the blame for misunderstanding it at my feet sunshine.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN ok then, could you please tell me what the fuck this is supposed to mean? if it doesnt mean what i thought it meant i cant see its fvcking relevance? dont necessarily put the blame for misunderstanding it at my feet sunshine.

You made it seem it was allowable under the laws. I was pointing out that it probably wasn't and it was being investigated and may be rectified (which you did leave out, maybe to try to push your point?). That is all.

Its not a matter of the laws having nothing to do with it, they most probably do by reducing the protections for workers and the employers taking it too far (ie abuse).

lol @ ghey hijack.

18 is legal age for marriage in AU. Age of consent is a lil different, and age of smoking pot is dependent on which state you are in.

ah yes cando, is she still in oz?

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Originally posted by eRRaTiK lol @ ghey hijack. 18 is legal age for marriage in AU. Age of consent is a lil different, and age of smoking pot is dependent on which state you are in. ah yes cando, is she still in oz?

pot is legal in AU? hmmm I had no idea.

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Originally posted by Matthew D pot is legal in AU? hmmm I had no idea.

not really.
more here.

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Originally posted by Matthew D pot is legal in AU? hmmm I had no idea.

No pot is illegal, but culturally it's quite widespread and reasonably tolerated. Cops used to catch me and my friends smoking, they'd tell us to put it out and let us off with a warning then just tell us to go smoke it at someone's house where they won't have to come and hassle us.

Legal driving age: 18 in most places (I believe)
Legal drinking age: 18
Age of consent: 18 (though can consent to sex with someone not more than two years older than you at 16).
Voting age: 18

Not sure what the deal with immigration is or what the requirements are to apply for differnet classes of visa or Permanent Residence or for Citizenship.

we live in one of the best countries in the world, we have so much to be thankfull for and so much to do. Our largest problem at the moment is John Howard being in power and not having an opposition leader capable of taking him on. Recent changes made by Howard are predicted to hurt the battling Aussie. However at the same time we have an amazing culture and a friendly society for the majority. Being a youth worker i see the dark side, however none of my friends ever seem to notice it. The EDM scene is healthy and growing in strength and i wouldnt hesitate in saying that it is coming close to being one of the best dance music cities in the world. Come to Melbourne and i can promise you will never want to leave.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN ok then, could you please tell me what the fuck

oh boys would you please stop fighting *giggles*

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Originally posted by jono4L we live in one of the best countries in the world, we have so much to be thankfull for and so much to do. Our largest problem at the moment is John Howard being in power and not having an opposition leader capable of taking him on. Recent changes made by Howard are predicted to hurt the battling Aussie. However at the same time we have an amazing culture and a friendly society for the majority. Being a youth worker i see the dark side, however none of my friends ever seem to notice it. The EDM scene is healthy and growing in strength and i wouldnt hesitate in saying that it is coming close to being one of the best dance music cities in the world. Come to Melbourne and i can promise you will never want to leave.

yeah I've been REEEEALLY looking at Melbourne or Sydney, it will all depend on the work situation and how easy/difficult the whole visa/residency process is going to be

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN i hate to admit it but the Liberal Govt (republicans) have done a very nice job in managing the economy & unemployment. inflation is low too.

Oh no you didnt!!! Everything here is fine as long as you have heaps of money

From Texas? Why would you want to come here? There are some fine ass women on the side of the world

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Originally posted by eRRaTiK lol @ ghey hijack.

yeah, sorry for having an idea and giving two shits about where this country is going.

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Originally posted by tathi oh boys would you please stop fighting *giggles*

not fighting, just was stoned and passionate i have a whole lotta respect for mr nutter

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Originally posted by charlee Oh no you didnt!!! Everything here is fine as long as you have heaps of money

youre right. IF i had heaps of money i would be a lot happier. alas...

for the record, the age of consent is 16 in every state and territory except tas and (i believe) south australia where it is 17. i think though that if youre a homo the age is 18.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN for the record, the age of consent is 16 in every state and territory except tas and (i believe) south australia where it is 17. i think though that if youre a homo the age is 18.

What if its your sister PKC?

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Originally posted by charlee Oh no you didnt!!! Everything here is fine as long as you have heaps of money From Texas? Why would you want to come here? There are some fine ass women on the side of the world

indeed there are... but like I said... I'm looking for a change.

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