Security in this country appears to be a form of welfare where we can still have people sitting on a chair all day reading a book to ensure no one walks the wrong way through an exit...
My favourite is a checkpoint in Adelaide for staff where there are 3 people working. One on the scanner, one to check your ASIC (don't ask to see their's, big mistake), and one to scan for explosives...
The other thing that drives you nuts is the inconsistency between airports. Oh we are in Perth today, better take out my mini deodorant can....
And has already been mentioned, most of the staff perfectly match the profile of the very people most likely to commit an act of terrorism in this country...
No wonder the airlines can't make a profit.