APRICOT 2006
Conference Secretariat


Congress West, PO Box 1248
West Perth WA 6872 Australia

Ph:
+61 8 9322 6906
Fax: +61 8 9322 1734
apricot@congresswest.com.au

For detailed information please visit the official tourism website for Western Australia
www.westernaustralia.com

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General Information

Power
Australia uses 240V AC with a plug as shown at http://kropla.com/!i.htm

Shopping/Dining/Currency

  • Tipping is not expected or required in Australia
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax) of 10% is applied to most goods and services, price shown on tags are required to include the tax.
  • Credit cards are accepted at most shops and in most taxis
  • Smoking is not permitted inside most restaurants and other entertainment venues. Fines may be enforced where applicable.

Special Religious Requirements
Please visit this website for details relating to Masjid and Musallah in Perth, Western Australia.

Mobile / Cell Phones
CDMA, 3G and GSM networks operate in Australia, all should provide good coverage in city areas. Check with home network for roaming abilities. Pre-paid mobile phone sim cards are widely available with free in-coming calls. Local networks are