On 21 August 2012 12:33, Alex Hutton <highspeeddub@gmail.com> wrote:


What gives Australia the right to make promises on my behalf and obligate me into fulfilling them?

The fact that it is a government and you choose to live and work here, thus paying taxes. This is so self-evident that I am questioning whether you are genuine in asking. And if you don't like this arrangement, the simple answer is to find yourself a better deal.