Australian who left Australia years ago. One thing bothers me when I go back to visit is the absurd number of speeding cameras. Never seen anything like it elsewhere on my travels. Whilst the government argues its reducing fatalities, investigative reports in the past suggested their impact was negligible. In Victoria and Queensland alone, the government nets over A$1B a year.
Always feels the government is riding the public far too much. The government is arrogant and corrupt.
Also the recent issue with Qantas Chairman's Lounge. A privilege tier that is invite only, and gets exclusive lounge and upgrades ahead of the most loyal paying customers, reserved for people of influence, including the Prime Minister. Qantas had prevented competition from flying routes to Australia to keep their margins high. I wonder how that anti-competitive practice went without issue? I guess because all politicians and people of material influence are getting free upgrades on the backs off those high margins and actual paying customers.
Always feels the government is riding the public far too much. The government is arrogant and corrupt.
Also the recent issue with Qantas Chairman's Lounge. A privilege tier that is invite only, and gets exclusive lounge and upgrades ahead of the most loyal paying customers, reserved for people of influence, including the Prime Minister. Qantas had prevented competition from flying routes to Australia to keep their margins high. I wonder how that anti-competitive practice went without issue? I guess because all politicians and people of material influence are getting free upgrades on the backs off those high margins and actual paying customers.