PHThe Australian government banned the word "mate" for a day
There are probably You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. that get on your nerves from time to time, particularly when you think something should be taken seriously. In 2005, Australian Parliament took a few citizen complaints a little too seriously and You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. while at work. Fortunately, Prime Minister John Howard objected, claiming that "mate" was an important part of Australian culture, and the ban was overturned within 24 hours.
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