AustPaul comments

@kohakuebisu

The practice you speak of is not common in Australia. Everybody pays the same, local or tourist doesn’t matter.

What a clown. I wonder if he had to pay court costs as a result?

“The municipality famous for Himeji Castle is mulling making the World Heritage site's admission fees for overseas tourists four times as expensive as those for local residents, local media reported.”

That is discrimination and will not attract tourists, the fees should be the same for everyone. Plus, how would you enforce it? Check resident’s cards?

Can you imagine if Australians were charged a much cheaper rate than foreigners to do a Sydney Harbour Bridge tour? There’d be an outcry from tourists and the Tourism Board wouldn’t allow it.

Correction, China would be more opaque. My error!

Australia believes in the notion of a fair go, we don’t seem to be getting that from China. Yes our trade is important but when a trading partner cancels trade as punishment for things they don’t like to hear (rights, Covid enquiry etc) then it’s a bit immature.

@elephant

That’s a bit rude, care to elaborate?

Australia would be more opaque and upfront than China, if we don’t like something we are not afraid to call it out.

I’m confused, so it was the tourists that were poking holes in it even though it was erected on top of the roof?

Looks like the he lived up to his name.

I mean, how serious does he want people to take him with a name like that in politics?

Good to see he got some jail time.

I went to the local dawn service and it was a very good turnout. Thankfully, no rain this year.

Lest we forget.

Lots of ‘urging’ going on in Japan but what does it take for someone to get booted from politics one must wonder..

It makes sense to have dedicated buses taking tourists to the sites of interest in Kyoto, using the same as local commuters is just not feasible.

I saw it at the normal theatres on Saturday night - the cinematography, music and action was very impressive, would have been even better to see it on IMAX….

Must’ve been a Kiwi proofreader…..

I usually sorted out my snacks prior from the station combini but on occasion would grab a chocolate or something from the cart, don’t remember then being too expensive either

As with most property disputes this should be settled in court, if it hasn’t already be done so. Whatever outcome should be respected by all parties.

“(In custody) Since his arrest in October…”

For driving without a licence??

That is usually dealt with by fine here or if contested someone is usually summonsed to attend court for it.

I think I’ve seen this guy on YouTube, what’s his immigration status? Is he a tourist or what? Sounds like he needs to be booted from the country..

@Disillusioned, in Australia that would constitute assault, whereas ‘obstruction’ relates to ‘getting in their way’ and stopping them from doing their jobs.

Interesting how it is dealt with here, whether the guy will get a fine or not.

Question is why is this happening? Is the Iranian Navy involved in piracy now?

HK is now part of China so not surprising really.

I want to know about “Mr Wally”! What does he do? Why was he denied entry if he was a busker?

DVI is an important role in investigations, good to see this cooperation from Japan.

Or got ‘nervous in the service’?

Interesting how they were quick to notify education authorities, was there any indication something may happen?

“Ogura said at a press conference on Tuesday that careful consideration must be given when considering amending the law as the current legislation only encompasses abusive acts by parents or guardians and does not include abuse by anyone else.”

Therein lies the problem, the legislation needs to cover abuse by anyone, regardless of relationship. Does not require ‘careful consideration’ at all in my book.

Amend the laws and protect the children/minors.

This is quite the exception here that’s for sure.

@Minikaeru, due to the serious nature of the incident this falls to that team to investigate further (despite no loss of life) .

I can assure you things such as this, like any police shooting here, is subject to a full review.

“His ruling Liberal Democratic Party's executive committee plans to submit a bill to parliament aimed at introducing legislation to promote understanding of the LGBT community”

What does this mean??? To ‘promote understanding’? Doesn’t sound very concrete to me.

Just clarify the anti-discrimination law (if there is one) to include race, gender, political affiliation, sexual orientation and religion.

@badmoon it’s not that bad, I can think of worse places in the world to live.

At least the government is addressing this health issue, too many kids are taking up the habit.

Well said Tony W

Many nations, ours included, are merely responding to the actions of China. Quite hypocritical what they say actually.

And I’d be really interested to know once and for all what the people of Taiwan want. Should have a referendum to put the issue to bed.

With all the hot air in that room it might have been sleep inducing for the bub.

Disappointing to see such negative comments on one of our most sacred of dates.

And did I say anything to warrant downvotes?

I went to my local dawn service here in Perth, was quite a turnout and a very solemn ceremony, fortunately the rain held off until afterwards.

@elephant, initially it was to commemorate the landings at Gallipoli, then encompassed all who served in WW1, then all who have served since then. Proud to have played a small part in that service.

Lest we forget.

Well, most of the world would agree with that communique…

Time for China to mature on the world stage a bit more.