Healthy debate about such things as this topic is good,keeps us all on our toes
But lets not forget the core reason behind the RFDS,to assist people medically in remote area's. That is the mainstream of the RFDS starting with a non money making vision but we live now in a very commercial world where the all mighty dollar rules so for the RFDS to continue & expand it's network then they have to compete with the business sector of the world that doesn't have roots such as the RFDS.
Look the RFDS is not 'owned' by anybody. It's not run by any one person whom has a financial interest in the business it's 'owned' or belongs to for want of a better word by every Aussie in this country
The RFDS is made up of employees it has a heart, it beats unlike most Co's who are in business purely for profit & their employees are just 'tools' in which to make money with. Don't forget also the RFDS employs many people spread far & wide in this brown land of ours so essentially the Govt kind of owns the institution & who is the Govt? All of us
So any monies going into the RFDS by donations etc isn't for personal gain by someone at the top it's for the benefit of all Aussies. I feel very disappointed that the Govt of the day here in Vic saw to replace the RFDS with another operator. (I with the new operator every success) The reasons as to why are being sort thru the FOI act so will be interesting to know when a few of us walk out the door after many years in the best GA job around
'Jaba' ya won't win with the 'Lesters' of today they have different views of which they are entitled to.
Wmk2