Who knows pistanbroke? Perhaps they're still paranoid that no sooner will they employ them, they'll be off to the majors when recruiting gets back into gear. Considering it's REX policy not to offer anything,
ANYTHING! to encourage people to stay, their fears are probably well founded. 
Also don't forget Northern route 1. TL, Winton, and Longreach. How many aircraft will the TL base now require? My guess, remembering the TL - Mackay run, at least 5, and that doesn't take into account the mine Charters! For the RPT alone, I would estimate somewhere in the order of 18-20 pilots, half of whom will be Captains!
I can hear the hair being pulled from crewing's scalps as we speak!