If you read this thread you'd see most Aussies at CX are convinced there's dozens of base slots about to open in Oz any time now. The 7 in Perth are the trickle before the deluge.
Funny you should say that. The "My maaaaate in the Fleet office said that CMP calculated we need 40% of pilots on bases" rumour can only be heard from the irritating mouths of Aussies.
I applaud the optimism. The same optimism also driving the Rugby team when they play England.