Illegal to Trade With a Pirate: 13 Most Obscure Australian Laws

Did you know that doing any business or trade with pirates in the state of Victoria can land you in jail for up to 10 years? How about this one? Obstructing or disturbing a wedding, funeral, or religious service in South Australia is an offence that carries a maximum fine of $10,000 (US$6,397.54) or two years imprisonment. Or this one … in Western Australia, challenging another person to a duel is punishable by a maximum fine of $6,000 (US$3,837.57) or two years imprisonment. These are just some of the most obscure and peculiar laws that many citizens may not have heard of. Yet, as comical as it may be, they are punishable by law for a reason....