Well said T.G.
Still remember the only Union leader at the time who stood up for the principle of supporting a union, no matter what,was George Campbell of the AMWU,later,Senator George Campbell. The only one of the union leaders at the time,who stood up for principle over the ACTU inspired desire to support Hawk and co.
As a side line, anybody interested in this era or constitutional law etc,(I've long since given up hope of the media examining this),would come to the realization,that under the constitution of Australia,the Air force could only be used Domestically, at the direction of the Governor General as the Queens representative,NOT,the Government of the day.I.E Hawk was in breach of the Constitution and the Media through ignorance or direction,said nothing!
The point being, for those who missed that party,Don't believe for a second,that they will play by accepted norms.