it worries me that governments are quick to protect monopolies.
remember when the government created the "four pillars" of banking which means the big four cant be taken over.
that allowed the banks to close branches all over australia without fear of having to have service delivery and takeover or someone taking advantage of their market. in other words a cartel.

this is happening with tab's. the word integrity seems to be used a fair bit lately i wonder if its a new word or a different meaning to what has been happening in racing. particularly sydney racing and the tab behaviour.
i am particularly stung by the tvn fiasco and cant understand the danger of me watching it on austar.

dont protect monopolies. banks. tab's, road tunnels, closing streets to force use.
sounds like an abuse of government power to me but what do we know we are only the customers.

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laurie