Just an update from what I have heard.....
Phone interviewing 700 applicants
Personal interviews then held in Capital cities
Shortlisters come to Cairns for finals.
There must have been a lot of applicants, they have never done phone interviews before. As I said this is only what I have heard in the last few days so if anyone can correct me I'm sure a lot of people would be greatful. Anyway it seems to be a fair way of doing it, I'm sure they wouldn't ask 700 people to come to Cairns on the chance they may be successful.
Good luck everyone who applied.
PS: Also heard southern base has not been outruled completely but will not happen in the foreseeable future, so I agree, don't pin your hopes on that one.