Lots of jobs in mining and infrastructure in Oz. You'll be afraid for your life for different reasons in some of the mining camps.
We also have various vaguely socialist inspired governments, the activities of which have Marx rolling in his grave. We also have a significant socialist farmer's party, a very effective voice at gaining subsidies for people who like trying to grow crops in deserts and think that we owe them a living.
The main thing to remember about Australian politics is that only Australian politicians take it seriously.
Cheers
Greg Locock
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