Under Australian Communications Authority (ACA) regulations, a modem can”t pick up on the first ring. If it does the, ACA permit for your modem is invalid and there”s a $12,000 fine. -Telecommunications Act 1991.

Don’t worry – firearms, slingshots, throwing stars, and just about anything you could conceive of are illegal in Australia. Kind of ruins the old image of Crocodile Dundee or “tough” Australians, doesn’t it? Rumor has it the labour party is considering dull spoons for banning in 2012.