AND, in order ro run the gauntlet, judging by the apparent physical attributes of some of these individuals, all you would need to do is
run very fast and you'd get away
Security at Australian airports really is a joke. Look at the APS: The only time you see them is when they are at the terminal for a quick Hungry Jacks. Notwithstanding that, on the ramp they always go for the soft targets.
I think it's going to take a significant event on our home soil before we see any serious change to current practices.