Ban On Vegemite

[Marshwarble]

It's apparently used to make a type of moonshine. How untypical of the Aussies...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-33839742

[mallyh]

hope it makes a better drink than spread its revolting ,give me marmite anyday xx

[1ozzy]

First time I've heard of that.

Maybe they should ban everything that alcohol can be made from.
Guess the people in "remote indigenous communities" would then starve.

[1ozzy]

Tut tut Mallyh, Vegemite beats Marmite hands down,,,any day ;-)

[mallyh]

haven't got a still set up then 1ozzy xx

[Cloverjo]

1ozzy, I was about to post something similar to your view. They'd also have to stop them growing or buying fruit and veg. Or is there something about Vegemite that makes it easier to brew from?

[douglas9401]

I don't doubt there'll be restrictions placed on the sale of sugar and coily copper pipe too.
Come on Australia, you're turning into America.

[1ozzy]

My neighbour has a still Mallyh, makes lovely rum, bourbon and schnapps, alas I don't. I'm pretty sure vegemite isn't an ingredient.

Probably the yeast content I'd think Clover. People living in these remote outposts get very bored with life. It is a shame that they have lost their original way of life.

[slaney]

And relax...
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/tony-abbott-rules-out-vegemite-ban-in-indigenous-communities/story-fn59niix-1227476392253

[1ozzy]

Thanks Slaney, "Tony the Budgie smuggler" to the rescue once again ;-)

[Togo]

ustralia's government says some communities should consider limiting the sale of the popular Vegemite spread because it is being used to make alcohol.

It says the yeast-based product is contributing to anti-social behaviour in some remote communities.

Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion described the salty spread as a "precursor to misery".
Indigenous.

[Marshwarble]

Wonder if it tastes like vodka?