Saying "Shrimp on the barbie" will get you an eye roll at the very least. This video is a bit old. Our population is 27 million, so yes very low. Min wage is now $24.10 an hour. So no the wait staff do not need a tip, they are well paid. Public transport is okay in the cities.
I absolutely recommend watch the first two Crocodile Dundee movies. The two lead actors Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski fell in love during the taping and got married in real life. Awesome movies. Huge in the 80's. Led to Paul Hogan co-hosting the Oscars in 1987 with Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn. In regard to the shrimp on the barbie thing, know this Australians are VERY outspoken and will always say something. The only time we won't is if something or someone is so unimportant to us that we literally don't care anymore.
I'm a 73 yo Aussie who has seen one snake in 50 years...poisonous critters are more scared of you than vice versa....vlogs like this sometimes do more harm than good...Australia is safe unless you go to the tropics but even then it's safe.
Australia is not dangerous. I've never been bitten by a snake because I have never tried to pick on up or kill one (that's how most people get bitten). Leave them alone and they will leave you alone. Up North, stay away from the water's edge in coastal areas, most towns and city areas provide safe swimming areas, so you don't have to compete with killers to have an enjoyable swim. Always check your shoes, I've been bitten twice by spiders by not following my own advice, (that is my own fault) But most tourist coming to Australia get into trouble swimming at unpatrolled beaches, the beaches and surf look great but can be treacherous at times. So, swim between the flags.
If you come here to Oz you will have a blast trust me BUT it’s all about commonsense, if you’re not sure ask. People will help you to get around and explain things to you so as you understand what we’re about and how big this country is ( about the same size as the United States ) so travelling is possible around cities but you’ll need a car to go country or fly from one city to another or if you make friends they would probably drive you on day trips. Do a lot of research first of what you would like to see and do. The wild and poisonous animals and things won’t even go near you as they’re more scared of humans than we are of them.
On illegal immigration. Australia has a very generous refugee programme but not if you attempt to enter the country illegally. You only have to see the disaster that illegal immigration can cause a country both economically and socially by looking at the US and Europe.
I dunno. You guys have bears and mountain lions. You can EASILY flee from a snake or spider. Hell, the spiders don't move. And I avoided the only brown snake I've seen by literally jumping over it. But I can't do that with a mountain lion or bear. Those are straight up BEASTS. Also, crocs aren't an issue. They're concentrated to certain parts of the country. I've never seen one in the wild. ALSO ALSO, the cost of living is pretty high. But we also make a lot more money. A beer might be 9 dollars (in the major cities anyway), but minimum wage is also like 27 bucks and hour. Even with the currency exchange, it is a lot more than people in the US make. And a good chunk of people including myself make more than minimum wage. Cost of living has increased, but I also live a pretty comfortable life with a wife and 2 kids.
Girls don’t fall for the all the rubbish about Australia being full of dangerous animals. My wife and I used to do lots of multi day hikes camping out each night and often off track. However we would never do that in the US. Why? You have bears and mountain lions. We don’t have any animals that will rip your tent apart and eat you….you do. Come to Australia….you’ll be perfectly safe.
