http://www.dfrt.gov.au/Determination...20Aug%2009.pdf
Not trying to nit pick but it's 17K/pa for Capt equiv and 20K/pa for Maj equiv for those on the legacy/time based scheme. If you're flying that pushes you close to the $140K/pa mark.
So is it massively late for the drain 18 months ago or well placed for when the tide turns next year?