Camping Laws and Equipment

Hello all, I’m an American who’s visiting Brisbane for two weeks on December 8th. Im into the outdoors and trees and shit so that’s mostly my plan. I’ll be bicycling/bussing to the gold coast and sunshine coast from Brisbane. I’d like to climb mt. Warning and Mt. Tibrogargan while I’m there. I’m planning on camping for most of my stay, but I’m not entirely sure how camping works in Queensland. In the States you pretty much just throw a tent on anything owned by the Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management and you’re good to go. It appears that you guys actually have a system and rules. I’m also not sure how to pack for your climate. It seems like it rains a lot, but in short bursts? Would I be alright just bringing a rain tarp or bivy, or should I just get a tent? Finally, I’m a

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Cheapest way to use public transport for 7 days??

Sorry if this is a pretty stupid question Got a mate coming to brisbane soon for 7 days and we will be using public transport every day. He’s a concession and not a child so it’d be much better to some how get concession fares rather than the full adult cost I’ve looked into the temporary go cards but they’re like over $100 for like 3-5 days which is BEYOND ridiculous amounts of money Would I be able to go to a train station which sells go cards, and with my concession ID (I already own a concession go card), buy another one for my mate for the $10 fee I see this as a viable option but I’m questioning whether it’s actually legal to have two concession cards under my name, and I don’t want to have to face any hassles to do with it. I wouldn’t be able

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Fuck Doorknockers

Seriously, why do we still have them. No I don’t want Jesus in my life. No if I want to donate to your charity I will do it in a way so that I know where the money goes. No I don’t want to be an asshole to you, but after working full time, raising kids, trying to do the right thing by others, I get fucken testy when you bother me at home trying to push more shit down my throat. submitted by /u/GPP1974 [link] [comments]

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Any good Mana-bar-esque gaming bars or pubs around?

I intend to visit your fine city in March and one of my favorite places to kill an evening has always been the Mana Bar sadly it is now closed. Could anyone recommend a similar drinking establishment where one could enjoy a reasonably priced pint or three while playing games, either card, board or video, with near total strangers? Suburb Irrelevant as I have yet to book my hotel and bonus points if they serve actual pints 🍻 submitted by /u/Vexra [link] [comments]

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Visa Lawyer/Consultant recommendations, please!

Current situation: -Employer has offered up a visa, but hasnt yet begun the process. -Partner is willing to sponsor, as well (Australian citizen) I would very much like to stay here in Australia – for at least 4 years, if not more. Before I begin the Visa process, I would like to meet with a lawyer or consultant who can hear the details of my position at present, and give me advice on which route to take. Can anyone personally recommend a visa lawyer or consultant that they have used? I am willing to pay for someone very good, and google isn’t helping much. Thanks! submitted by /u/cuddlepot [link] [comments]

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