We think it 'mazing.
Just goes to show ya what clever stampeding of the horses can achieve during an election campaign.
All of the previous reports, compiled in the last 6 months or so, didn't recommend any changes, bar YMAV, KTA and BME. Suddenly, we have this demand for universal surveillance at regional locations.
I do not disagree; we're not a third-world country and should have surveillance into those places where the punters pay their hard-earned readies to fly. However, while it may be the right outcome, we seem to have got there through tainted, manipulative and cynical processes.
The end justifying the means (which seems to have been short-term panic to appease the minister during an election campaign) just leaves a bad taste.
"Put a lid on it CASA" is my interpretation - so much for independence.