Under the Marketing of Potatoes Act 1946, it was illegal for anyone to sell, purchase, take delivery of and deliver more than 50kg of everybody's favourite tuber.
Carrying more than 50kg of potatoes in WA
The crime has existed since 1946, but it's unclear why it first came about, but was likely to do with protecting the states commercial activities. All we know is, if you're hankering for a French fry feast for you and your friends, cross the border into South Australia first.
Player integration error. Among the obscurest of road laws in Australian history is the legislation that once prohibited more than 50 kilogram of potatoes from being transported. The obscure Western Australian potato law was only removed within the last decade, when the industry was deregulated in 2016.
In Western Australia, it is an offence to possess 50kgs of potatoes. Section 22 of the Marketing of Potatoes Act 1946 outlaws anyone selling, delivering, purchasing, or taking delivery of 50kgs (or what appears to be 50kg) or more of potatoes, UNLESS you are a member of the Potato Corporation or an 'authorised agent'.
It is illegal to dress up as Batman and Robin in Australia. Dressing up as the dynamic duo is the same as dressing up as police officers', as the pair is integral to law enforcement.
In Victoria, Australia, it is illegal to wear pink pants after noon on Sundays. It is FALSE. Although it was widely reported online, legal experts say this law probably doesn't exist.
“It is important to remember that dressing as a clown isn't against the law, however should a person engage in activity that is criminal, anti-social or threatening towards other people Police will investigate,” Western Australia Police said in a statement.
Be careful if you enjoy cleaning and live in Melbourne! It's illegal to use your vacuum between 10pm and 9am at weekends and 10pm and 7am during the week. Kids are not allowed to buy cigarettes of course. However, there is no law that specifically states that they're unable to smoke them!
Among the obscurest of road laws in Australian history is the legislation that once prohibited more than 50 kilogram of potatoes from being transported.
No, it's not illegal to live in your car in Australia - but there may be certain areas where it's illegal to sleep in your car, so if you're thinking of moving in, you'll need to be careful where and when you park it.
In Australia, it isn't illegal to eat and drive.
of potatoes in Sydney is AU$3.60. This average is based on 7 price points.
1. Flying a kite. It is an offence to fly a kite “to the annoyance of any person” in a public space in Victoria, with the crime carrying a maximum penalty of $777.30 fine.
Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas could introduce serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, unique environment and our way of life.
This is one of the most publicised weird Australian laws, with many websites claiming that it is illegal to wear hot pink pants on a Sunday afternoon in Victoria. However, there is nothing mentioned in old or new legislation that supports this. Therefore, this one is fiction!
Australia's strict bio-security laws prohibit certain foreign foods, plant materials, and animal products from entering the country, due to the threat of introducing serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, as well as our unique environment.
Under the Australia Privacy Act, you only need to obtain consent if you are collecting sensitive personal information such as data related to health, race, criminal record or sexual orientation.
The Potato Control legislation prevented individuals and companies from buying or offering to buy potatoes which were not packed in closed containers approved by the Secretary of Agriculture and bearing official government stamps.
In Western Australia it is illegal to crush beercans between your breasts in the pub! A 31 year old barmaid who worked at the Premier Hotel in Pinjarra, south of Perth, ended up in court and was fined $1000. - for crushing beercans between her breasts!
No vacuuming at night
According to Section 48A of The Environment Protection Act 1970 and the Environment Protection (Residential Noise) Regulation 2018 in Victoria, it is an offence to make unreasonable noise in your residential place at a certain time of the day.
Because private activity cannot occur in a public place for the purposes of the Surveillance Devices Act 2016 (SA), there are no general restrictions on the taking of photo or film in a public place or from a public place.
They work in circuses, amusement parks, schools, malls, rodeos, and hospitals, as well as on stage, in films, and even on the street. Clowns are actors and comedians whose job is to make people laugh. There are an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 professional clowns worldwide. There are many more amateurs.
It really is casual all the way in Australia. Outside of the main cities, our advice would be to not bother with dressy clothes. However if you plan to visit city restaurants then you may feel more comfortable in smart casual wear.
Australian workplace dress codes
Smart casual (e.g. sports jacket with chinos or nice jeans for men; nice slacks, skirt or dark jeans with a collared or dressy top for women) Business casual (e.g. pressed khakis or chinos with a polo or collared shirt for men; dress pants with a fashionable top for women)