Out of interest, what are the poor salaries been offered in Oz that the guys are arguing about ? In SA, low cost airline terms, a P2 737 earns around USD 2,300 take home pay. For some chaps, it's a step up the ladder to move to Oz, even if the salary level is low for locals.....for others it's the chance to catch the ferry before it's too late.
Maybe the bottom of this is command slots.....no-one really gives a toss about the FO's anyway.....
