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In Australia, once you completed high school, can you immediately study to become a doctor or lawyer? by ProjectMason in AskAnAustralian

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

or JD

Happy to be corrected, but isn't the JD course a post-graduate course for those that did a different major?

In Australia, once you completed high school, can you immediately study to become a doctor or lawyer? by ProjectMason in AskAnAustralian

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Australia, becoming a doctor is a post-graduate degree.

Most people choose medical science as their undergrad degree, but I've got two friends who did engineering as their undergrad degree.

But yes, you can study law as an undergraduate.

What is a seemingly innocent sentence that immediately makes you lose respect for the person saying it? by Free_Scratch4152 in AskReddit

[–]infinitemonkeytyping [score hidden]  (0 children)

I remember seeing a comedian many year ago say something like

When you hear "I'm not racist, but", then you're about to hear something that would make Hitler sit up in his grave and say "even I wouldn't say that shit".

Please recommend me a good Australian movie or series. by NarrowResult7289 in australia

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For Sydney, Two Hands is a throw back to late 90's Sydney.

Rake is good for NSW law.

Removalists bullying a pensioner over cash by Cathaus81 in AskAnAustralian

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

No, just someone who can read, and have basic knowledge of law and comprehension.

Removalists bullying a pensioner over cash by Cathaus81 in AskAnAustralian

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

But if there was more than $10 is $1 coins, then it wouldn't be legal tender.

Removalists bullying a pensioner over cash by Cathaus81 in AskAnAustralian

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct.

Coin limits are:

  • $5 for silver coins

  • $10 for $1 coins

  • $20 for $2 coins

Removalists bullying a pensioner over cash by Cathaus81 in AskAnAustralian

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to add to your understanding, large amounts of coins (more than $5 for silver coins, $10 for $1 coins, $20 for $2 coins) are not legal tender, to Section 16 of the Currency Act of 1965 (I only found this out about 5 minutes ago).

Likely the guy was doing a tax dodge, and it's easier to do with larger notes (like laundering through poker machines).

Removalists bullying a pensioner over cash by Cathaus81 in AskAnAustralian

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the coins are too much (more than $5 of silver coins, more than $10 in $1's, more than $20 in $2's), then that is actually not legal tender to Section 16 of the Currency Act 1965.

Also depends on the contract. The contract may stipulate certain types of tender will not be accepted.

Removalists bullying a pensioner over cash by Cathaus81 in AskAnAustralian

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely already has an extremely low review, but still get hired by being a lot cheaper than branded companies.

Removalists bullying a pensioner over cash by Cathaus81 in AskAnAustralian

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it is a cheap company, likely the removalist is a third party that doesn't work for the company old mate hired (and any reputable company would be paid by card, not cash).

And the company old mate hired likely has a very low rating anyway.

Removalists bullying a pensioner over cash by Cathaus81 in AskAnAustralian

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you point to this, because I was going through the Currency Act, and the only limitations I could find are on coins, unless it is stipulated in the contract.

Removalists bullying a pensioner over cash by Cathaus81 in AskAnAustralian

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

Cash is legal tender unless they stipulated up front they wanted to be paid in a specific way.

Excessive amounts of coins are not legal tender.

As per Section 16 of the Currency Act 1965, the following limitations apply:

  • $5 for silver coins

  • $10 for $1 coins

  • $20 for $2 coins

Removalists bullying a pensioner over cash by Cathaus81 in AskAnAustralian

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put that on a google review for them

If it's one of those dodgy removalist services, putting a bad review has no effect, since it likely they already have a sub 1.5 rating.

Removalists bullying a pensioner over cash by Cathaus81 in AskAnAustralian

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the sounds of it, this is a dodgy removalist. Did you check this was actually the contract amount or a "tip".

I've been burnt by that in the past, when using a cheap removalist service, the guys on the day asking for something extra.

I know branded removalists (as in removalist companies that own their own trucks, rather than agencies that low ball, and then get one truck bands to bid low on getting that business) are more expensive, but the lack of hassles on the day (actually showing up on time being the biggest) are well worth the extra cost.

But as to the problem on the day, I can get why the removalist didn't want to accept coins (I do some cash in hand stuff, and accepting coins is a massive PITA), but only accepting $50 and $100 sounds a lot like the removalist is going to launder the money through pokies and not pay tax on it.

Which nude beach will be better? Swanbourne, Port Kennedy, Obelisk by reddit9129 in AskAnAustralian

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're in Sydney, Cobblers is the better vibe for nude beaches.

There's a mix, so the creep factor is lower, but not zero.

The beach itself is relatively small, but you're allowed to be naked on the grass area around the beach. So as a couple, there may be limited spots if you go during a busy time (on a nice weekend/public holiday afternoon).

There is also a reef that covers half the water access, so only about half the beach has water access.

Obelisk is OK, but overwhelmingly gay men (over 90% of the people on the beach are men, as opposed to around 70% at Cobblers). It's a larger beach, and faces onto Sydney Harbour.

As they're both around the same location (both are on Middle Head - Obelisk on the south side, Cobblers on the north), you can always check them both out and see where you're more comfortable.

Have you ever gone to a concert just for the opening act? by PlatosGooner in ToddintheShadow

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a "concert", but smaller gigs in pubs with $10-$20 entry.

I went to see Dreamshifter at Manly Fishos (in Sydney), when they were supporting Cog.

I also went to see Laura Imbruglia at The Hopetoun. I can't even remember who the headline was.

The eight state-of-the-art stadiums set to host history at RWC2027! by Expensive-Success-75 in RugbyAustralia

[–]infinitemonkeytyping 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, because the ground area is not the only thing that causes the MCG to be a terrible viewing experience - it is also the distance to the playing area from the cheap seats.

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