"Appalling in any case that an EMS/SAR aircraft funded by the tax payer can be wheeled of for a social event or a Mick Jagger concert as they see fit!! Im sure we will see more on this..."
One must therefore assume you are against the use of Federal funds for ADF aircraft to participate in community activities? Get over yourself. If the Qld Govt is so concerned about this, then I would suggest that they stump up to fully fund an Air Wing that befits the size, population and tasks that are required to be supported by Qld Emergency Services.
Otherwise, they should just shut the *%$# up, else someone looks at the rorts perpetuated by numerous Qld State govt employees on a daily basis. Let me guess, absolutely not ONE single Qld public service employee has abused tax-payer funded assets or services for personal gain? Give me a break...