Our government works in mysterious ways.
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changelingI did a teensy bit of freelancing with the publisher I did my work experience with, so I'm having to apply for an ABN*. I thought I'd do it tonight before we went in to the theatre for the Fringe show S and I are working on.
Government: Why do you want an ABN?
Me: Well, I want to get paid.
Government: Payment for services rendered?
Me: I guess so.
Government: So, is this your first time providing personal services in Australia? Wink wink, nudge nudge.
Me: ¡¿Qué?!
*Australian Business Number. Necessary for the purposes of GST.
Government: Why do you want an ABN?
Me: Well, I want to get paid.
Government: Payment for services rendered?
Me: I guess so.
Government: So, is this your first time providing personal services in Australia? Wink wink, nudge nudge.
Me: ¡¿Qué?!
*Australian Business Number. Necessary for the purposes of GST.
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Date: 2005-09-24 08:50 am (UTC)Oh, my. That government's a brazen little tart.
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Date: 2005-09-24 08:50 am (UTC)Oh, and - hooray! You did freelance stuff!
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Date: 2005-10-10 03:02 am (UTC)Hmm, doesn't seem that "mysterious" to me.
Potential response: So, is this your first time being fired from your job for inappropriate behaviour?