I think before anyone purchases any of the banks they might want...

I think before anyone purchases any of the banks they might want to read the following links ( To follow the events best to read the links in descending order ).
I was shocked to read exactly what has transpired and the total apathy towards these events from all the regulating authorities.
A big thankyou for Money Morning for actually uncovering such a bombshell.

http://www.moneymorning.com.au/20101203/nab-and-westpacs-secret-bailout-revealed.html

http://www.moneymorning.com.au/20101206/more-on-the-aussie-banking-bailouts.html

http://www.moneymorning.com.au/20101207/secret-banking-business.html

http://www.moneymorning.com.au/20101208/popping-the-central-bank-bubble.html

http://www.moneymorning.com.au/20101210/the-aussie-banking-wall-of-silence.html

http://www.moneymorning.com.au/20101214/a-matter-of-principle.html

http://www.moneymorning.com.au/20101217/nab-execs-admit-bank-was-in-trouble.html

http://www.moneymorning.com.au/20110106/rba-gets-mushroom-treatment.html#more-4507