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Browsing on a link to an Australian Fiji site, I saw this piece about banning the importation of kava. Is that correct? I had heard a whisper about it, but did not hear the full story. So what's happening?
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The new Australian government Kava import restrictions introduced on June 27th is a grevious unjustifiable wrong committed against Australian citizens of Pacific Island descent. It fails to recognise the central role Kava ceremonies play in Pacific Island cultures and traditions.
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Hi, This Kava ban has also shut down a great place Adelaideians love going.
ReplyDeleteI've done an interview with the owner of the "Kava Hut" in Adelaide, South Australia about the ban.
Spread the word! People don't even know about this issue.
There should be a focus on abuse and alcohol in Canberra instead of petty actions like this. What's wrong with these people. They remind of the right wing hypocrites in Washington DC.
ReplyDeleteThank you Derek and Panda for your comments. I wonder if air passengers can still bring 2 kilos back from Fiji.
ReplyDeleteThe ban I suppose is related to abuse that occurred in Northern Territory at one time - but in my opinion alcohol causes a lot more damage than kava!
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