I am becoming sceptical about a number of statistics....especially regarding any part of the 'weather' 'climate' 'etc'
Many years ago (after a stint away from the Skull Cave) I did a radio talk back program and asked interview some one from the Aust Bureau of Sats... took me many weeks to get the agenda correct 'questions to suit them re the CPI' I, at the time said the the ABS person. "this will be the last time I seek to interview anyone there." No point....
