Language and Decorum
Amateur Radio is a hobby with a long and well respected tradition. When any of us are on-air, we are representing all of us. The LCD prohibits any offensive language as well as any commercial advertising or messages for personal financial gain.
In addition, the amateur code discourages controversial topics, so stay away from religion, sex and politics. You won’t always be aware who is listening, and sometimes your humour may not translate well to other cultures. What you and your friends find funny or unoffensive may not be the case in other cultures, or even with other local listeners.
When speaking with international stations, be aware that English may not be their first language, so keep your conversations brief and try to avoid colloquialisms or Australian slang; chances are the other station will not understand what you are trying to say.