[Kharon]

Boats, trains and aeroplanes.

I just wonder when the penny will drop; the one that chimes with just how much Australia has given away, essential stuff, which IMO, we should have held onto. It is a substantial list; alphabetically, you could begin with airports. Then there are our sea ports; both of which, for an island nation are pretty important.

But wait. there's more; we don't make petroleum products, steel etc and we don't manufacture a fair bit of the 'stuff' in general use. The only advantage to this of course is due to the small size of our 'armed' forces we don't need to produce much to support those who will defend this nation, should the need arise. This complacency is great for the opposition, should they decide to pay a visit, couple of days on the stock market should see bankruptcy looming, half a dozen well placed missiles a cheap investment, Bob's you Uncle, free resources, coal, gas, Uranium and a mountain of wind farm parts and solar panels. 

But not to worry; on the bright side of the score card 'Green' will become a thing of the past and the loss of freedom of speech will be beneficial in so may ways, no more question time theatrics my favourite.

Aye, there's so much to look forward to.

Toot toot.