I remember Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson (under Prime Minister John Howard) being interviewed after 9/11 about security at Australia's larger regional airports and one in particular....
It was obvious to anyone who was capable of walking upright that there was no security at all at this airport.Even with all of the current controversy about aviation security in 2010 there is still no security at this airport....
The only problem you had was the verbal questioning you had from the check in staff and what you were capable of carrying....
Deputy Prime Minister Andersons' reply ........"You would be surprised what security there is at this airport"....
It is like owning a house with the front doors equipped with 15 deadlocks and other security devices but the back door is not only unlocked it is wide open....
I don't think that there is any real distinction between the different political parties in Australia....they seem to be only concerned about be re-elected.
When are we going to get someone who is interested in what is good for the country instead of what is good for themselves and their party.....