Our government works in mysterious ways.

[changeling]

I 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.