"... In Australia, we pride ourselves on our passion for equality—we have popularised the word 'egalitarian'. That passion is an attractive part of the Australi

"... In Australia, we pride ourselves on our passion for equality—we have popularised the word 'egalitarian'. That passion is an attractive part of the Australian personality. But it is getting harder and harder to square Australian pride in equality with the realities of the Australian system of public education ..." You could also argue that the ability to work and become leaders in foreign companies is just as aggreable to Australians. All except NewsCorp where nepotism has replaced meritocracy.