re: wbc & cba & bt substantial holders Jack - CNP, ABS, BNB are/were all rubbish businesses. Can't compare apples and oranges !
Let me refresh you with a simple fact, this country is an island. How else do you get anything in this country.. ring up a stork ? sure things are going to be tough, absolutely no doubt about that but these set of assets will survive as Australian assets.
Anyway best of luck to you all.