It is an absolute
disgrace. Aussie Controllers have been far too slack for far too long. Being
too lazy to offer direct tracking and vectoring services is one thing...
..but to then, in the same breath, claim your "hands are tied" and "it is someone else's fault" is frankly, an outrage.
These bludgers should all be required to undergo a few days ATC training in the US. Or preferably fired and replaced. You could teach any monkey to do a better job than that...
For cryin out loud, if you are that sensitive bout your arse on the line, you are in the
wrong job.