Like the commentary of the 2014 budget - "the baby boomers got away with it".
How they can talk about innovation and make a partizan political choice to not pursue the original NBN was a disaster for the nation.
If they wanted to save money they could have rolled the program over a longer period or cut back the rollout in less populated areas.
The Coalition have on almost all occasions taken the worst option in most policy areas. You can be sure that they will look after their supporters and donors on every occasion.
Defense procurement is one area where all types of government have paid heaps, and found that cost overruns and high maintenance costs are always part of the Defence industry game.
The problem with the submarine program is who knows whether this type of sub will be relevant in a generation.
What may eventuate is the rise of pre-programmed remote vehicles and robotics like we have with aerial drones, today.
The JSF was a disaster waiting to happen. When teething problems arise, they will take so much longer to iron out and the chance for blame shifting and finger pointing between all the companies involved will delay the program further.
