EWL - Its interesting that no one from the more aggreived side of the fence in this "discussion" have picked up on your point about the many businesses that went bankrupt because of their actions. Its all about "we was robbed" and the the hurt that was done to them and not a mention about the hurt that was done to many, many innocent individuals all because of a 29% pay increase. I also note a reference to the shearers strike in the 1890's and how the strike breakers were never forgiven. The irony in that is that strike was also a catalyst for the formation of the ALP! Also the BIG difference between 89 and Australias military past is that the military fought for their countries national interest and not for self interest.