If they are laying off guys in PNG why not place them with their Townsville operation??
Heard from a mate the other day that one of their twotter captains took a 402 into a strip in the straits and blew both of the mains on landing!!:o Cost the company a fortune one would imagine to get the troops back to their destination.
Now I know that is not grounds for dismissal but if you are laying off experienced drivers form another part of the company why would you keep the less experienced people??