Category Archives: Australia
Australian Minister Supports the Prime Minister and Whatever She Said
The next time that Bill Shorten, Australia’s Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, sits down for an interview he will probably review whatever the party line is before answering questions. Australia is in the midst of a serious political scandal … Continue reading
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No More Kangaroo Harvesting Reports for California, Says Gov. Jerry Brown
In an effort to further cut costs and bring California’s budget woes into balance, Governor Jerry Brown announced that 718 reports are going to be halted. This will save countless hours from state agencies compiling and writing reports that at … Continue reading
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Occupy Melbourne Pulls a Prank on the Police
It’s illegal to camp in the parks in Melbourne so the city police showed up to take down some tents. I’m not spoiling it by telling you what happened, but the police left without a smile on their face or … Continue reading
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Cat Call goes Feral in Aussie Parliament
Things are so bad in Australia’s Parliament that opposing sides have taken to calling each other animal names. When Liberal Tasmanian Senator David Bushby meowed at Finance Minister Penny Wong during a hearing, it started a ruckus between opposing sides. … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, David Bushby, Julian Gillard, Penny Wong, Wayne Swan
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Australia Eyes Banning Swearing
In another sign that free speech is going down under in Australia, the state of Victoria is set to pass a law imposing $240 fines on anyone who swears in a public place. Labeled as “anti-social behavior,” swearing has been … Continue reading
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Australian Town’s War on Sidewalk Chalk
In the Australian town of Whitehorse, the newest hazard to the good residents is sidewalk chalk…and children. Apparently, childhood is a danger to the local officials, or at least the fun associated with it. Using anti-graffiti laws, officials declared sidewalk … Continue reading
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Australian Soldiers Post Racist Material on Internet; To No Surprise the World Learns of It
Although this incident is from Australia, it applies anywhere. Australian soldiers in Afghanistan made racist comments on Facebook, and as everyone should know, the internet is not private. This is particularly difficult in a case like Afghanistan where international forces … Continue reading
Australian Sex Party Warns of a Return to the Victorian Era
You probably need to be Australian to really appreciate this, but the wit and humor of the Australian Sex Party is at its best in this video about The Victorian Election. The Sex Party claims that the recent election in … Continue reading
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Australian Judge Rules Racial Slurs Not “Offensive To A Reasonable Person”
Queensland magistrate Michael O’Driscoll is a reason that judges are given a bad name. This man lacks common sense or a basic lack of understanding about other people. O’Driscoll was presented with the case of a Queensland resident who slurred … Continue reading
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Australia’s Parliament Gift Shop Commemorates Obama Visit That Never Happened With Misspelling
President Barack Obama has twice canceled visits to Indonesia and Australia this year. The first came in March when the President canceled his visit because of debate over his health care reform package. The second cancellation occurred recently when Obama … Continue reading
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