I concur that Aussie cops and immigration officers are the most civil of the 30+ countries I have been to. I know the government can be pressured by "allies" t

I concur that Aussie cops and immigration officers are the most civil of the 30+ countries I have been to. I know the government can be pressured by "allies" to act int nefarious ways, but I will always defer to good judgment and kind heart of Aussies to do the right thing. It's an unassuming, proletariat country, where even the usual government goons are suspicious of bureaucracy. I felt the first whiff of their professionalism when computer ate my online electronic visa application, and the consulate in D.C. gave me a hand-signed "Pass" into Australia few hours before my flight. Second time was when I was renewing my visa, the clerk found out I had 3 days left, of which 2 were weekend days; she escorted me out of the line into an express booth and everything was sorted out. Can't wait to return here in 2 months and for my immigration papers to get approved. I am eager to call it home, what not with an aussie mrs. FWIW, fellow yanks should google Australian "COPS" type shows, where they show police arresting criminals, etc. It's a laughable joke! I have seen drunks and thieves abuse, spit and attack police officers. In the U.S. that would mean a one way ticket to the operating room, and if you're lucky to make it out alive, a prison cell.