Two points here: 1/ You're right, UK is big an rich enough to make them cave a little, and is also speaking english and have a good diplomatic reputation, that

Two points here: 1/ You're right, UK is big an rich enough to make them cave a little, and is also speaking english and have a good diplomatic reputation, that will help. 2/ Australia is a weird country and have weird politicians, i don't think any western country could've done the same on their own.