it wasn't directed so much at you, as the "job loss" threads in general...the two speed economy is real...we had a chance to slow down the mining sector and it was fumbled. This is the consequence.
And the mining boom will have far more impact with a high A$ than a carbon tax, or a maternity leave surcharge or any other government bright idea. I know some people think the mining boom doesn't impact the exchange rate. I disagree.