RUNURPP,
I think the foreign based Ansett crew being discussed were employed by Ansett International, not Ansett Australia. Ansett International was 51% Australian owned (not fully owned by Air New Zealand).
SPLEENER,
You consider the foreign based crew as 2nd class asian helpers. Get real!! Did you work for Ansett International? Some bases were on more money than the Australian crew, and received housing allowances. I never heard anyone complain then, why start now. They were very well looked after throughout their employment, and those who weren't happy left and found other work. If you did work for them, just be thankful you were able to get a flying job in Hong Kong.