Having operated under different rules (US) I was very happy to see the clear cut duty and flight time limitations here in Oz.
I also speak as someone that allowed himself to be worked on several occasions for 24hr duty + and 16hrs of flight (and I realise there are many that have, and continue to do so) with a freight operation.
All within the regs. Company pressure, newly employed yada yada etc etc you know the obvious situation.
But a really bad idea? You betcha.
And it caught up with me in the end.
So, if any folks are reading this; yes you might be able to handle it. Yes, others might frequently get away with it. Have a 2 minute think about the possible consequences.