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@Alkali
I flew to Perth mid mad cow epidemic, was almost strip searched as I didn't live in a big city. I think they assume that if you are not from central London then you must be a farmer and here to spread anthrax. My (clean) walking boots were accused of harbouring all sorts of nasties. They've got a pretty sweet fence to keep rabbits out too.
I left Oz on Sep 12th 2001. That was a great check-in experience too, overheard some supreme racism whilst queuing, plenty directed at a Swiss Jewish couple (renowned for their feisty politics) 'cos the dude had a beard and a yarmulke. Somebody actually accused him of being a Nazi!
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