clifford
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Sorry about that Kooky.
Must admit I've had the odd run in with Australian Customs. They treat eveyone as if they are a criminal. Even US customs/immigration is better.
I was once selected for special treatment by a foul-tempered moron at 6 am at KSA, because I had done a round-the world trip in 14 days (had a good reason to do it, and it wasn't in any way suspicious).
Anyway, after about half an hour of checking everything, including the contents of my wallet, underpants, etc, this moron found precisely nothing (much to his annoyance).
I then told him I was extremely displeased with his arrogant and rude manner and would be writing to his superiors. Got a very apolgetic letter back from the regional director for NSW, and now I never have a problem with Customs in Australia.
Pays to stand up for your rights (at the appropriate time). Helps if you also know how the system works (I was a senior federal public servant for over 30 years).
Must admit I've had the odd run in with Australian Customs. They treat eveyone as if they are a criminal. Even US customs/immigration is better.
I was once selected for special treatment by a foul-tempered moron at 6 am at KSA, because I had done a round-the world trip in 14 days (had a good reason to do it, and it wasn't in any way suspicious).
Anyway, after about half an hour of checking everything, including the contents of my wallet, underpants, etc, this moron found precisely nothing (much to his annoyance).
I then told him I was extremely displeased with his arrogant and rude manner and would be writing to his superiors. Got a very apolgetic letter back from the regional director for NSW, and now I never have a problem with Customs in Australia.
Pays to stand up for your rights (at the appropriate time). Helps if you also know how the system works (I was a senior federal public servant for over 30 years).