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L'Association Internationale des Hautes
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International Association of Supreme
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10th Congress Sydney 2010
Sunday 7 - Thursday 11 March 2010 |
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General Information
Smoking
Australian laws prohibit smoking in all enclosed public places.
Language
English is spoken throughout Australia.
Newspapers and Magazines
Australia has a number of quality daily papers, including The Australian and The Australian Financial Review. Newspapers specific to Sydney include The Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph and in Canberra, The Canberra Times. Foreign newspapers and magazines are available from most large newsagents in Sydney and Canberra.
Electricity
The standard electrical current in Australia is 240 volts. Plugs are three pronged and unlike any in the northern hemisphere.
Currency
Australian currency operates on a decimal system, and the dollar is the basic unit. Notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5 denominations. Coins come in $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c, and 5c denominations.
Credit Cards
The most frequently accepted credit cards are Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and American Express.
Banks
Opening hours are 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on Friday.
Tipping
There is no tradition of tipping in Australia. It is not obligatory; it is up to the individual’s discretion and should only reward good service. Restaurants do not add a service charge and a tip of around 10% is appropriate for waiters or waitresses, should a customer wish to tip them. Similarly, taxi drivers do not expect to be tipped, although they do appreciate small change.
Customs
Visitors over the age of 18 may bring up to 250 cigarettes or 250 grams of cigars or tobacco products, 2.25 litres of alcoholic beverages and up to AU$900 worth of goods. Animals are subject to quarantine and any foodstuffs must be declared. Australia has strict laws concerning endangered species. |
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