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How Familiar Are You With the Many Weird Laws of Australia?
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The Ultimate Ocean Trivia Quiz!
Australia is known for its stunning landscapes, laid-back lifestyle, and unique wildlife, but it also has a surprising collection of unusual laws that can catch both locals and visitors off guard. From outdated rules that still technically exist to quirky regulations that reflect the country’s distinctive history and culture, these laws offer a fascinating glimpse into a lesser-known side of Australia. How much do you really know about the many weird laws of Australia? Take a closer look and discover just how strange, unexpected, and memorable Australian law can be.
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In October of 2003 the Victorian parliament created the Meat Industry Act in order to prevent the consumption of what?
In October of 2003 the Victorian parliament created the Meat Industry Act in order to prevent the consumption of what?
DogsHorsesKangaroosKoalas
In Australia, what is it called when you've been cited for anti-social behavior conducted in a motor vehicle?
In Australia, what is it called when you've been cited for anti-social behavior conducted in a motor vehicle?
HooningJerryfoulingLampooningRoustabouting
In Pinjarra, south of Perth a woman ended up in court and was fined $1,000 for doing what apparently illegal activity?
In Pinjarra, south of Perth a woman ended up in court and was fined $1,000 for doing what apparently illegal activity?
Crushing a beer can with her breastsRiding a bicycle in a skirt with no underwearShooting cans with a BB gun near a dairy farmSlaughtering chickens while pregnant
The Drughouse Law from the Northern Territory in Australia was created to do which of the following?
The Drughouse Law from the Northern Territory in Australia was created to do which of the following?
Aide drug abusers with therapy and household cleanup. Allow for authorities to put a huge, fluorescent sign up on the houseAllow the occupants to use limited amounts of marijuana or mild intoxicantsProvided community clinics and education centers for educational purposes
In Queensland, the Land Protection Act of 2002 forbade which of the following activities?
In Queensland, the Land Protection Act of 2002 forbade which of the following activities?
Hanging barbed wire fences with non-licensed wireKeeping ferrets as petsSmoking fish or other seafood with hickory wood chipsThe quartering of horses within a household
For a very brief spell in the Parliament House in Canberra, government officials decided to ban which word being used by security guards talking with politicians.
For a very brief spell in the Parliament House in Canberra, government officials decided to ban which word being used by security guards talking with politicians.
AussieG'dayMateRipper
In 2003 in Wagga Wagga, N.S.W. A couple decided to paint their house in a color that they soon found out to be illegal. What color did the Wagga Wagga council deem illegal much to the couple's surprise?
In 2003 in Wagga Wagga, N.S.W. A couple decided to paint their house in a color that they soon found out to be illegal. What color did the Wagga Wagga council deem illegal much to the couple's surprise?
GreenOrangePurpleRed
In the Melbourne suburb of Brimbank you can get fined $205 on-the-spot for doing what activity from 10pm and 7am on weekdays and 10pm and 9am on weekends?
In the Melbourne suburb of Brimbank you can get fined $205 on-the-spot for doing what activity from 10pm and 7am on weekdays and 10pm and 9am on weekends?
Dragging your rolling garbage cans out to the street-sidePlaying loud stereo musicSurfing the InternetVacuum cleaning your house
In the fifties an Australian law stated that bars had to close at 6 pm! Beer and liquor guzzling Aussies got their drink on anyway in a way that become known as what?
In the fifties an Australian law stated that bars had to close at 6 pm! Beer and liquor guzzling Aussies got their drink on anyway in a way that become known as what?
Guzzling to the SixSix O'Clock SwillThe Foster's Six O'Clock MarchThe Six by Six
Which interesting item is said to be required for taxi cabs to have in their boot at all times?
Which interesting item is said to be required for taxi cabs to have in their boot at all times?
A bale of hayA change of clothesA copy of Gideon's bibleSeveral days supply of water
Declared in 1953 and 1966, the states of South Australia and Victoria prohibits the shooting, killing, wounding, injuring, destroying, ensnaring, catching or taking of which animal?
Declared in 1953 and 1966, the states of South Australia and Victoria prohibits the shooting, killing, wounding, injuring, destroying, ensnaring, catching or taking of which animal?
Homing pigeonHorseKangarooKoala
One of Australia's most famous weird laws concerns the selling, delivering, purchasing or taking deliveries of which common commodity in quantities of 50 kg or more?
One of Australia's most famous weird laws concerns the selling, delivering, purchasing or taking deliveries of which common commodity in quantities of 50 kg or more?
CarrotsCoffeeOnionsPotatoes
In Brisbane homeowners are required to do a mundane chore every day before 8:30am except on Sundays or public holidays. What is the chore?
In Brisbane homeowners are required to do a mundane chore every day before 8:30am except on Sundays or public holidays. What is the chore?
Clean their guttersClean their windowsSweep the footpath outside their homeTidy the area around their mailboxes
Which household appliance is legislated in section 58B of the South Australian Summary Offenses Act of 1953?
Which household appliance is legislated in section 58B of the South Australian Summary Offenses Act of 1953?
Microwave OvenRefrigeratorTelevisionToaster oven
Which one of the following is an absurd aspect of a law in Tasmania concerning the theft of personal goods?
Which one of the following is an absurd aspect of a law in Tasmania concerning the theft of personal goods?
If caught the thief has to return the item and pay the value of the item to the owner on top of itIts illegal to post reward signs asking for the return of your stolen goodsThe convicted thief has to wear a vest over his clothes with the word, “Thief” printed on it for a week.The victim of the theft has to pay a fine for getting the item stolen
According to the Summary Offenses Act 7A from South Australia, it is illegal to disrupt which one of the following events resulting in fines of up to $10,000 and two years of imprisonment?
According to the Summary Offenses Act 7A from South Australia, it is illegal to disrupt which one of the following events resulting in fines of up to $10,000 and two years of imprisonment?
Military marchesParliamentary hearingsPublic protestsWeddings
Which of the following is true about cigarettes in Australia with regard to people under the age of 18?
Which of the following is true about cigarettes in Australia with regard to people under the age of 18?
Certain locally produced cigarettes are the only ones permittedIt's not illegal to have them, but minors can't buy themIt's not regulated in 4 of the nation's statesThere's no laws regarding smoking and minors
There's a bizarre inclusion in the Vermin Control Act 2000 for rabbits in Tasmania. Section 24 of the act states what about the fluffy little creatures?
There's a bizarre inclusion in the Vermin Control Act 2000 for rabbits in Tasmania. Section 24 of the act states what about the fluffy little creatures?
The existence of rabbit burrows on the land proves that rabbits exist on that landThe sale of rabbit meat for consumption will not be tolerated
The airways of Australia are also subject to some bizarre rules as well. The Damage by Aircraft Act of 1964 is responsible for which of the following rulings?
The airways of Australia are also subject to some bizarre rules as well. The Damage by Aircraft Act of 1964 is responsible for which of the following rulings?
Flying over one's property does not connote trespassingThe pilot is not responsible for damage to property associated with bird strikes in engines that result in a crash
The Roads and Jetties Act 1935 bans people from doing what on roads in Tasmania?
The Roads and Jetties Act 1935 bans people from doing what on roads in Tasmania?
Drive a car off the end of a jettyHaving an accidentHitchhikingMaking fires
Beware of whale carcasses and your proximity to them in Australia! How close is one able to get to a whale carcass and remain a law abiding citizen?
Beware of whale carcasses and your proximity to them in Australia! How close is one able to get to a whale carcass and remain a law abiding citizen?
100 meters500 meters
The Summary Offenses Act 1966 is packed with some truly odd laws and regulations. Which one of the following is NOT covered in the act?
The Summary Offenses Act 1966 is packed with some truly odd laws and regulations. Which one of the following is NOT covered in the act?
No breaking in of horses in public placesSpitting on public walkways shall be forbiddenThere will be no flying of kites or playing of games if it annoys other people.You can be fined for singing an obscene song if heard by an offended person.
Part 10 of the Summary Offenses Act 1953 is titled, “Nuisances and annoyances.” Which of the following is NOT covered by the act?
Part 10 of the Summary Offenses Act 1953 is titled, “Nuisances and annoyances.” Which of the following is NOT covered by the act?
Depositing or leaving dead animals in streets, etcExcessive flatulence or belching in public spacesThrowing missilesUnlawful ringing of doorbells
In order to help stave off a surge in automobile theft and loss of personal property, vehicle owners in Australia can actually be fined for not doing their part. Under this statute, which of the following is NOT an offense worthy of a fine?
In order to help stave off a surge in automobile theft and loss of personal property, vehicle owners in Australia can actually be fined for not doing their part. Under this statute, which of the following is NOT an offense worthy of a fine?
Hand brake not appliedLeaving a window down Leaving keys in the ignitionLeaving the top down on convertibles
Asking for money in a public place can yield offenders with fines of up to $250! Which one of the following is NOT covered by the rules on “begging or gathering alms?”
Asking for money in a public place can yield offenders with fines of up to $250! Which one of the following is NOT covered by the rules on “begging or gathering alms?”
Encouraging children to begExploiting religion for almsExposing a wound or deformity in order to exploit moneyGoing house to house asking for alms
Believe it or not, the state of Victoria has a 'Rain Making Control Act.' Which one of the following is an actual stipulation of the act?
Believe it or not, the state of Victoria has a 'Rain Making Control Act.' Which one of the following is an actual stipulation of the act?
No such activities shall be permitted under any circumstanceOnly authorized state ministers may coordinate such activities
When sunbathing at the Gold Coast, Queensland authorities have made it so you can tan to the max. The ruling states that bikinis must not exceed how many square inches?
When sunbathing at the Gold Coast, Queensland authorities have made it so you can tan to the max. The ruling states that bikinis must not exceed how many square inches?
612
In some states and territories in Australia convicts can be given a life sentence for their crime, and oddly enough, the life sentence is given a number in years. How many years can the convict get for a life sentence?
In some states and territories in Australia convicts can be given a life sentence for their crime, and oddly enough, the life sentence is given a number in years. How many years can the convict get for a life sentence?
2535
In Melbourne it is illegal to drive a vehicle in public places with which of the following animals harnessed to the vehicle?
In Melbourne it is illegal to drive a vehicle in public places with which of the following animals harnessed to the vehicle?
GoatHorseKangarooPig
A Sydney cab driver was recently fined for which of the following seemingly innocuous offenses?
A Sydney cab driver was recently fined for which of the following seemingly innocuous offenses?
Being out of uniform for wearing brown shoesTransporting 3 semi-feral dingoes
A you're driving around the country of Australia, if a urinal is not readily convenient it is legal to urinate on which tire of your vehicle?
A you're driving around the country of Australia, if a urinal is not readily convenient it is legal to urinate on which tire of your vehicle?
Front right tireRear left tire
Which superhero or famous crime fighter can you supposedly NOT dress up as in Queensland?
Which superhero or famous crime fighter can you supposedly NOT dress up as in Queensland?
AquamanBatmanSupermanNone of these
An act created in 1735 was recently brought to attention in the Northern Territories as something that simply needs to go. Which of the following is the act in question?
An act created in 1735 was recently brought to attention in the Northern Territories as something that simply needs to go. Which of the following is the act in question?
The Inns and Taverns Act of 1735Witchcraft Act of 1735
According to the, 'Vagrancy Act 1966,' possessing one of these is illegal without a lawful excuse?
According to the, 'Vagrancy Act 1966,' possessing one of these is illegal without a lawful excuse?
An article of disguiseA dog or other petA large refrigerator cardboard boxAn unauthorized shopping cart in public place
According to the, 'Crimes Act 1958,' it is unlawful to conduct business with which of the following?
According to the, 'Crimes Act 1958,' it is unlawful to conduct business with which of the following?
New ZealandersPirates

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