The VISA Hits the Fan: A Glimpse into Australia's Racy Past The recent revelation about the infamous VISA stamp on visas for travelers entering Malaysia in the 1970s has sparked a wave of nostalgia among some Australians.
This obscure piece of history reveals aspects of the country's attitudes towards free spirited individuals and its own cultural identity.
The VISA stamp, which stood for Visa In Transit Suspect, was allegedly used to deter long haired travelers from entering Singapore, a strict and conservative society at the time.