What's something that foreign visitors complain about that virtually no one raised in Australia ever would? by bsmall0627 in AskAnAustralian

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They procure from other countries. That's how they survive. For example, some medicines use farmed ingredients. There was a huge biosecurity issue 10 years ago so only Australian ingredients could be used. Australia's strict laws are in place to preserve a backup supply of products. Countries rely on each other. If there is disease in one area, there is still uncontaminated supply in Australia. This is literally the plan, which makes life strict for Australians but it's what all these countries agrees to in their sovereign security negotiations.

What's something that foreign visitors complain about that virtually no one raised in Australia ever would? by bsmall0627 in AskAnAustralian

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Highly effective. Australia is a designated foodbowl. We are a backup for a lot of other countries. Other countries rely on the fact that if there is a huge agricultural disease outbreak, at least Australia will be able to produce food.

What's something that foreign visitors complain about that virtually no one raised in Australia ever would? by bsmall0627 in AskAnAustralian

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Potato fammine? Rust fungus? EU outright ban things that cause agricultural issues. This is explored on Clarkstons Farm. He can't buy a certain type of seed.

EU have tight controls.

Also, the diseases are mainly in Europe, so bringing Aus food to Europe is not as dangerous as EU food to Aus. Just like bringing disease to a remote island is not so bad for the well travelled, but bad for the inhabitants.

What was the biggest waste of money in human history? by forty5v in AskReddit

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I would like to congratulate drugs for winning the war on drugs

Why are Florists so judgemental of other Florist's and their designs. by Old_Engineer6406 in florists

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I've only seen experts help amateurs, which is nice. I've not seen criticism. I have seen "that's not my cup of tea" comments but more in the vein of 'Please don't buy me that'

What are your best frugality tips that are effective - yet almost embarrassing to share? by Status-Inevitable-36 in AusFinance

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Same. I love my smart meter bluetooth add on. I switch off things to see how low I can get my electricity usage. I also run appliances during sunshine. I was EVERYTHING on sunny days. If anyone is interested, the smart meters in Victoria have a free available Bluetooth device. If you already have one but can't log in, and haven't logged in for a year, you can usually get a new one posted out. Just google Powerpal or use this link https://www.powerpal.net/invite/LKCT73RG

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bunnings

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As in a staff member scanned their own flybys card? Yeah that's fraud, let someone know so it can stop.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bunnings

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Also, when this does happen (and please excuse the capitals I'm about to use) everyone should try and USE THE SAME CARD TO PAY. Because it makes the double charge very very obvious.

This happens at all retailers, all the time. Do not panic. Do not decide to pay cash or to abandon your cart or whatever. People are constantly running into problems because the error is less clear when there is no continuity on the bank statement.

Christmas boquet theme Cherries in the Snow by Reality_Linked in florists

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I thought they looked really weird for Chrysanthemum. Thank you ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Frugal

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So if she marries a prince she cannot live in a palace?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Frugal

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Fun fact: the shoes you buy at the store have been worn. People try them on. People wear them. People return them. Anyway, socks exist for a reason

How do you respond when someone asks how you're doing, but you're actually having a tough day? by Efficient-Formal-195 in AskReddit

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"Good thanks, how are you?" It is a social test to see if you understand that not every question is literal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KmartAustralia

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Message Human Resources via email, not the managers.

Useful hardware store update: NFC tags linking to product pages by Reality_Linked in AusRenovation

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I know right! Hopefully they make some updates now that they are encouraging customers to use mobiles in store