I also agree stormywx.....although this is not quite in keeping with the thread topic, I have held my tongue many times when the (hopefully) minority of ex Ansett workers with the Australia owes me attitude get on the band wagon.
Get a grip - aviation has been hit hard everywhere, unfortunately companies go out of business, downsize and make people redundant with no more then a thank-you for coming, all over the world all the time.
Australia currently seems to be one of a very very few going from strength to strength, in the Airline industry - even with the Qantas rumours of mass lay-off due to war.
Australian Airlines recruiting/ increasing overseas routes and Virgin Blue soon to take to the skies on overseas flights are also constantly employing staff in lots of areas.
Repeating the above - take a look at the big picture and be thankful you live in a country allowing you the freedom and security you currently enjoy.
Daisy