Huh?

Here's a classic extract from Federal Parliament (Australia) that made me roll my eyes:

"The amendments made by items 1 to 10 and 12 of this schedule apply in relation to supplies that are supplies of things that the supplier acquired through a new supply to the supplier."

Hi CT

Thank you for supplying that.

A truly strange way to say something.


Margaret

All part of the not so subtle art of writing for the government ... the more confusing you can make it, the better. This used to be an interesting site dealing with such matters - http://www.weaselwords.com.au/ - but I'm not sure when it was last updated as my work's new net nanny won't let me look.

Yes, it's still working, and it's wonderful thanks Turwethiel!

Hi Tûrwethiel

That is an interesting site, thank you.


Margaret

i wish i could supply more supplies than this thread could supply but as a not really official supplier i think of supplying just a little effort in supplying the basic supplies that will supply enough satisfaction to the word "supply" and all affilates fetishists.

Good one sunwaiter.

Margaret