"Haven’t they had the same time to prepare as the other States?...

"Haven’t they had the same time to prepare as the other States?

That argument has no credibility, does it?"


three lagging states ------------- what do you notice --


"WA, SA and Qld"

none of those states had solid breakouts ---------- Qld had a well controlled Indooroopilly breakout only.


all other states had breakouts which scared them -- Vic, NSW and Tas -which their NW breakout was touch and go


Aussies - like many other people - only see danger when it's right on their doorstep

other people - wait and see - even if they are sitting in the middle of the highway



so, the argument is perfectly credible