To all
just a question, are aust ATC considered unhelpfull less obliging than others around the world. As a controller for some 13 years i have always prided myself on trying to give every pilot what they require as soon as possible and as far as the rules allow. In 13 years i cant remember ever having knocked back a clearance request from a VFR a-c, and i try to progress an A-C's flight with as little disruption as possible. To winstun and rv8, could you give me an example of something that has happened to you that gives you that impression about ATC. I am interested in your answer.