[siquick]

As an Englishman living in Australia for 6 years, its become clear over time that people here just don't really seem to care that much about what's going on outside of their own sphere.

The "she'll be right" attitude has its merits but I can't help but be concerned that the country is sleepwalking into rough periods.

The overarching reliance of the government on tax (from tobacco, to pokies, to cycling fines) that the author touched upon is truly worrying when there aren't really any solid earners for the economy. And that's without even addressing the real estate horrorshow that's going on around us. Uber drivers owning 8 properties?!