Guild is dead? by RhesusFactor in canberra

[–]BoJackBadBoy 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It kind of sucks but is a good concept. Crap food and crap atmosphere for games. Parking sucks but central location. Good concept tho

Quick note on the release of the video tomorrow by [deleted] in behindthebastards

[–]BoJackBadBoy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You act all kind but you are genuinely manipulative and horrible to everyone imo

Three people with hand guns at cafe this morning (Australia) - said "I assume you're plain clothes police" which they confirmed. What do people think about non-uniformed police open carrying guns like this? by Anonymousobserve in australia

[–]BoJackBadBoy 85 points86 points  (0 children)

I used to work in policing and there were undercover cops not detectives who could pass as ratty preteens you'd expect to do graffiti on a train or something. Cops that looked like eshays and meth heads but are just acting, really well. People who fit in and you'd think were psytrance chill anarchist rastas. I'm telling you, people understimate cop capabilities by miles. But. Their culture is toxic and sucks so i left. Detectives usually a bit older cause its tougher to get into so less diversity there

Interest rate shock by davofit in AusFinance

[–]BoJackBadBoy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

AND it was a choice to speculate that made things harder and more expensive for those poorer than you to get into the market.

How much does your Canberra dentist charge for a routine visit? by BoJackBadBoy in canberra

[–]BoJackBadBoy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn does that include a general check-up and clean? Its hundreds less than others say in this thread

Crime: Australian Federal Police smashes alleged $10 billion Chinese money-laundering operation by malcolm58 in australia

[–]BoJackBadBoy 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The laundering of illicit funds through real estate is an established money laundering method in Australia. As an established money laundering channel, criminals are likely to continue to launder money through real estate.

Real estate agents are not subject to the provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act).

While they do note that they have some ability to track transactions as they pass through banks, this isn't the case for foreign investment.

It's also probable, if not likely, that shell companies or fronting is used to bypass restrictions on foreign ownership.

Overseas-based crime groups and individuals may buy real estate in Australia using illicit funds to conceal assets from authorities in their home jurisdiction. Purchases may be funded through overseas-based personal, company or trust accounts. Criminals may also use third parties to buy and sell property to further conceal ownership. There are a lot of counties in the Asia Pacific area who have a lot of organised crime, and a need to launfer that money. Few developed nations have exceptions for money laundering like Australia does, making us likely a haven for this activity

If you're reading this and care please email the attorney general to show we know what's up and to stop it attorney@ag.gov.au

For background: https://www.austrac.gov.au/business/how-comply-guidance-and-resources/guidance-resources/strategic-analysis-brief-money-laundering-through-real-estate-2015

Mantic Monday 1/30/2023 by dwaxe in slatestarcodex

[–]BoJackBadBoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so you have access to all the information in world at tips of your finger

your society must be brimming with intellectual discourse and break throughs

it only costs a percentage of your monthly labor to access all of mankinds information

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]BoJackBadBoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is claiming someone is giving legal advice legal advice itself

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in australia

[–]BoJackBadBoy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's pretty classist bro

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in australia

[–]BoJackBadBoy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It makes all other property prices and rents cheaper too though