It's funny how a man who lived a relatively obscure life in Aust politics as he was being groomed for the top job, and then failed in the vinegar strokes, is still thought ot hold relevant opinions by a rather "high brow" newspaper!? How long was he leader for? And did he ever do anything positive in parliament?
As has already been stated, many politicians simply don't have a clue about what is takes to defend a country or a way of life, and they don't seem to understand how much it costs or who they should ask to do the job.
Captain Sand Dune's point
He can say what likes about the ADF, but I'm sure he would be screaming for their protection should push come to shove just like a lot of others of the same opinion.
is true of most folk in Australia.
Even with that in mind, what are you guys playing at? This thread seems to be running in a very sensible, mature manner! Definitely not the usual way for such a topic! When do the "single issue pressure groups", lefties and righties start blowing the thread off track? About now, I guess?