Pilotchute
I think you have clearly missed the point. This is a strategically planted rumour by the third floor, probably through the fleet forums to intimidate us with the CC vote coming up. I've heard this rumour several times now including the one that they will be employed directly onto a base. A little investigating with some mates at QF and knowing that if the Australian bases were reopened today they would be swamped by Hong Kong based Australian pilots wanting a base confirms this is a rumour without foundation which is very applicable to every CX pilot.