Thanks for the responses.
It seems to me that some of the characteristics of NAS will be none too good for pilots operating in this part of the world. Unfortunately the perception is that it is the boonies and there cant really be any aeroplanes out there. Those of us that work the sectors or fly there regularly know differently.
Ultimately it will be up to the aircraft operators to make their needs known to the people that are driving this juggernaut. We humble ATCs have our opinions but noone much listens to us. Any suggestion that this is not a good way to go brings accusations of union skulduggery from the usual suspect.
Personally I think that it is occasionally frightening out there now, any reduction in service level would be very foolish.
I would be most interested to hear any suggestions or complaints about the way the system is working now, since they have moved us over to sunny Melbourne we dont get much feedback from customers.
