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7.62marksman said:
Probably a few hundred murders in the 1000 years before that.
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Probably a few hundred murders in the 1000 years before that.
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2016C01090
Part IVLegal tender
16 Legal tender
(1) A tender of payment of money is a legal tender if it is made in coins that are made and issued under this Act and are of current weight:
(a) in the case of coins of the denomination of Five cents, Ten cents, Twenty cents or Fifty cents or coins of 2 or more of those denominationsfor payment of an amount not exceeding $5 but for no greater amount;
(b) in the case of coins of the denomination of One cent or Two cents or coins of both of those denominationsfor payment of an amount not exceeding 20 cents but for no greater amount;
(c) in the case of coins of a denomination greater than Fifty cents but less than Ten dollarsfor payment of an amount not exceeding 10 times the face value of a coin of the denomination concerned but for no greater amount;
(d) in the case of coins of the denomination of Ten dollarsfor payment of an amount not exceeding $100 but for no greater amount; and
(e) in the case of coins of another denominationfor payment of any amount.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a coin shall be deemed to be not of current weight if it has become diminished in weight by wear or otherwise so as to be of less weight than the weight prescribed as the least current weight of that coin.
Part IVLegal tender
16 Legal tender
(1) A tender of payment of money is a legal tender if it is made in coins that are made and issued under this Act and are of current weight:
(a) in the case of coins of the denomination of Five cents, Ten cents, Twenty cents or Fifty cents or coins of 2 or more of those denominationsfor payment of an amount not exceeding $5 but for no greater amount;
(b) in the case of coins of the denomination of One cent or Two cents or coins of both of those denominationsfor payment of an amount not exceeding 20 cents but for no greater amount;
(c) in the case of coins of a denomination greater than Fifty cents but less than Ten dollarsfor payment of an amount not exceeding 10 times the face value of a coin of the denomination concerned but for no greater amount;
(d) in the case of coins of the denomination of Ten dollarsfor payment of an amount not exceeding $100 but for no greater amount; and
(e) in the case of coins of another denominationfor payment of any amount.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a coin shall be deemed to be not of current weight if it has become diminished in weight by wear or otherwise so as to be of less weight than the weight prescribed as the least current weight of that coin.
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Here's a interesting article on coins and the amount you can use as legal tender payment. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-04/obscure-coin-laws-that-made-a-petrol-station-refuse-service/10685290
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RM Outback said:
Froze my phone as soon as I clicked on it....... had to do a restart.
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I'd like to know the whole story about this coin, doubt anyone will ever know though.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/four-on-trial-for-giant-gold-coin-theft-from-berlin-museum-20190111-p50qpt.html
https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/four-on-trial-for-giant-gold-coin-theft-from-berlin-museum-20190111-p50qpt.html
Poo, pesticides and nicotine are being inhaled by smokers of nicotine-free electronic cigarettes, a study has found.
https://www.9news.com.au/2019/01/14/12/25/poo-and-pesticides-found-in-ecigarettes?ocid=Social-ACA
https://www.9news.com.au/2019/01/14/12/25/poo-and-pesticides-found-in-ecigarettes?ocid=Social-ACA
the dangers of mining over old underground workings
quote "it is understood the incident happened at the Gossan Hill open pit at Golden Groves polymetallic mine 250km east of Geraldton"
https://thewest.com.au/business/min...d-blast-truck-and-tool-carrier-ng-b881074579z
from Wikipedia: In chemistry or mining, polymetal or polymetallic is a substance composed of a combination of different metals. ... A polymetallic ore (or polymetal ore) is an ore that is the source of more than one metal suitable for recovery. A mine containing polymetallic ore is a polymetallic mine.
quote "it is understood the incident happened at the Gossan Hill open pit at Golden Groves polymetallic mine 250km east of Geraldton"
https://thewest.com.au/business/min...d-blast-truck-and-tool-carrier-ng-b881074579z
from Wikipedia: In chemistry or mining, polymetal or polymetallic is a substance composed of a combination of different metals. ... A polymetallic ore (or polymetal ore) is an ore that is the source of more than one metal suitable for recovery. A mine containing polymetallic ore is a polymetallic mine.
What can I say except "It obviously wasn't big enough."
https://www.9news.com.au/2019/01/18...magnitude-3-1-tremor-rattles-national-capital
Cheers
Doug
https://www.9news.com.au/2019/01/18...magnitude-3-1-tremor-rattles-national-capital
Cheers
Doug
more goodwill heading East from WA, to go with the warm sunshine we sent :sunny:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01...ast-to-help-drought-stricken-farmers/10730232
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01...ast-to-help-drought-stricken-farmers/10730232
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Ded Driver said:more goodwill heading East from WA, to go with the warm sunshine we sent :sunny:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01...ast-to-help-drought-stricken-farmers/10730232
So proud to be from Esperance.
It would be pretty amazing to fing something worth millions. :money:
KEEPER OF THE PRIVATE PURSE!....Now that's just the job for me! Don't worry Ken... I'll get you a gig driving the royal solid gold carriage...hehe...as you go along it should be easy to scrape of an ounce or two of the yella....we'll be bloody millionaires mate...haha...what a bloody circus...most of it paid by the bloody taxpayer. :money:
Don't worry Ken... I'll get you a gig driving the royal solid gold carriage...hehe...as you go along it should be easy to scrape of an ounce or two of the yella....we'll be bloody millionaires mate...haha...what a bloody circus...most of it paid by the bloody taxpayer. :money: yes so true mate
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Real life example:
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Real life example:
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This could and does include using SMS, email or social networking sites to harass or abuse someone.
Is cyber bullying against the law?
Cyber bullying can be a crime under either NSW or national law when it involves:
Using the internet or a phone in a threatening, harassing or offensive way
Threats or intimidation
Stalking (including messaging someone to harm or scare them)
Accessing internet accounts without permission
Defamation (spreading lies to intentionally hurt someones reputation)
Encouraging suicide
Menacing, harassing or offensive use of the internet or a mobile
It is a crime to use a phone or the internet in threaten, harass or seriously offend somebody . A message or post could be considered offensive if it is likely to cause serious anger, outrage, humiliation or disgust. The maximum penalty is 3 years in jail .
Real life examples:
In 2010, a 20 year old guy in QLD sent threats and hate-filled texts and Facebook messages to his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. He was found guilty of using phone and internet services in a menacing, harassing or offensive way and placed on probation with an order to attend counselling.
In 2011, a teenager in NSW made a Facebook page called All ___ Police Are Corrupt, which included the names of several local police officers. He was charged with harassing and offensive use of the internet .
Threats and intimidation
It is a crime to intentionally frighten someone by threats or intimidation . This can be through your phone, text message, emails or online posts . Threatening to kill someone carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail .
It is also a crime in NSW to make (or encourage others to make) threats of physical harm to a person or their property because of their race, transgender identity, sexual orientation or their HIV/AIDS status. The maximum penalty is 6 months in jail .
Real life examples:
In 2006, a teenager in NSW threatened to kill two of his teachers and a girl at his school on his MySpace page. He was charged with making threats.
In 2009, a guy in WA posted a video on YouTube that showed him making threatening comments towards people of a particular ethnic and religious background. He was charged under racial hate laws.
Defamation
It is a crime in NSW to publish untrue information about someone in order to cause them serious harm . The maximum penalty is 3 years in jail .
Real life example:
In 2009, a teenager in SA made a harassing Facebook page about a local police officer. He was found guilty of defamation and placed on a two year good behavior bond.
When cyber bullying involves making comments or posting pictures (youtube and facebook you know who i mean) which damage someones reputation, cyber bullies can be sued by the victim for defamation or other claims.
Real life example:
In 2008, a court in Victoria ordered a guy to pay his ex-girlfriend $40,000 to compensate for the suffering he caused when he threatened to release sex tapes of her. She had sued him for invading her privacy, breaching her trust and intentionally causing her emotional distress.
