Uluru Quick Trip

[Globaliser]

It's funny that Canberra is the "pornograhy capital" of Australia, I didn't see any when we were there in 2000, not that it wasn't there, we just didn't see it.

To our international readers the "pornography capital" comment requires just a little clarification.

Due to the vagaries of law the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in which Canberra is situated, (think DC as in Washington), is not subjected to the same laws as the rest of the country with regard to X rated videos and publications. This has meant that Canberra has become centre for mail order businesses concentrating on this type of merchandise. It certainly does not make Canberra a sleazy destination for travellers;) .

As I understand it, both the mail order porn businesses and the red light district are in the same suburb/district, which is well outside the centre of Canberra and near the airport. If you know what you're looking for, you can get an eyeful of the place every time you fly in. Not that distribution warehouse sheds are very interesting from the outside. :)

[arxcards]

As I understand it, both the mail order porn businesses and the red light district are in the same suburb/district, which is well outside the centre of Canberra and near the airport. If you know what you're looking for, you can get an eyeful of the place every time you fly in. Not that distribution warehouse sheds are very interesting from the outside. :)

 

Absolutely correct. Most of these are \ were based in a light industry area in the suburb of Fyshwick, which is well away from the business and tourist districts.

Canberra is no longer the OZ capital for mail order porn anyway. Darwin (Northern Territory) took over this title several years ago.