Ozgrade3, you are 100% correct... it IS a media beat up!
Unfortunately, the government hangs on the medias' every word, so THEY believe the cr@p that is written
Airports, airplanes and pax have been under the SAME threat for many many years. Introducing half-assed,knee-jerk reactions is ONLY good for the pollies to sleep well at night.
A new photo ID licence won't make ANY airplane more secure!
More "new australians" screening pax won't make any airport any safer.
12 foot fences won't make ANY difference to a terrorist with wire cutters.