Popular Sport
•Footie – AFL, Soccer, Rugby
•Tennis
•Swimming
•Sailing, Windsurfing, Surfing
•Basketball
•Bushwalking
•Horse riding
Famous Aussie
Inventions
•The “Ute”
•Black Box Flight Recorder
•Hills Hoist - the rotary washing line
•Xerox Photocopying
•The Bionic Ear
•Penicillin
•Electronic Heart Pacemaker
•Google Maps
Social Culture &
Explanation
• Eye Contact
• Personal Space
• Humour
• Social Invitations
• Dress
• Queuing
• Punctuality
• Equality
Aussie Laws
•In Australia it is illegal to buy and consume cigarettes and alcohol if you are under the age of 18.
•Smoking - It is illegal to smoke in government buildings, on public transport including domestic and international flights, theatres, shopping centres, pubs, and restaurants, and in indoor and outdoor public meeting places. Always ask permission to smoke.
Aussie Laws
•Age of consent. In most states in Australia the legal age to have sex is 16. In Tasmania and SA it is 17.
•Spitting. It is illegal to spit in public places, and is an offensive act.
•Littering. If you litter (throw rubbish in the street in an open area) you may be fined, as it is illegal in Australia to do so.
Aussie Laws
•Jobs and Award conditions
Industrial awards are legally binding documents that set out the minimum entitlements of employees. Awards deal with conditions of employment such as hours worked, pay rates and leave entitlements. There are both federal and state awards.
Anti-Discrimination laws
•Generally it is illegal to discriminate against or harass people because of their age, sex, race/ethnic group, marital status, pregnancy, disability, homosexuality, transgender or carer's responsibilities. Contact: Visit the Anti-Discrimination
Board website at www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/ adb or contact them on
1800 670 812
RTA Laws
•RTA is the Residential Tenancies Authority of Australia
•There are specific guidelines and laws for people who rent properties in Australia. It outlines your rights and responsibilities.
•The website for more information is:
http://www.rta.qld.gov.au/
Driving Licences
•As a general rule, you are able to drive in Australia as a visitor, on your existing driving licence for a maximum of three months after arriving in Australia. This is the case for QLD, but other states may differ.
•You therefore have three months to apply for a QLD licence. To do this you must go to your local QLD Transport Centre. http:// www.transport.qld.gov.au/
working with
children• If you work with children under the age of 18, by law it is often required by an employer to hold a “blue card”.
•It involves a detailed criminal history check.
•It is to safeguard children against abuse.
•To apply:
http://www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecar d/how-to-apply.html or call 1800 113 611.