Very sad event and this just goes to show that banning anything does not prevent criminals from gaining acces to the things banned, and selling them to people wanting the banned item for what ever reason.

[In all states of Australia it is illegal to operate fireworks without the proper licenses.]

[http://www.fireworx.com.au/index.php?page=checklist]

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Wife loses battle to save husband after illegal crackers explode.

by: Amelia Harris
From: Herald Sun
January 04, 2012 12:00AM.

Wife fights to save husband after cracker explosion
Playing with firecracker when it exploded in his face
Man killed after firework explodes in his face


Read more: http://www.news.com.au/national/fami...#ixzz1iKpB4FiJ