After looking at the real cost to the Victorian Government for the Vic Police Aircraft (ie. Standing charge and hourly charge) I don't think the Qld Govt would ever entertain the idea of a wet lease. As for CHC running a cheaper operation. I think not. Get them to supply the same machine with EFIS, 4 axis, same number of crews working a reasonable number of hours, (not that 56hr/week 3/3/3 crap) then add the required profit margin to the parent company, then add in a 0 accident record and I don't think CHC could match the Qld Govt. Whilst comparing accident rates, perhaps the respective State Governments should take over the community providers. This might stop some of the bitching.