Good point Saintfletcher, there are a lot of country people who have moved to the city, are happy there but would rather be back in the bush. Every public servant and most career people in the bush have had to come to terms with the fact that, at the moment, the only way to progress above a certain level is to move to the city where the decision makers are. If you don't then your career has hit a political glass ceiling that is a much greater barrier than that faced by women or any minority protected by equal opportunity policy.

A regional state government will shift head office type job opportunities to that region and ensure that the people developing policy and making decisions about the region actually know that region and understand the full historical context of the issues they need to resolve. At the moment, most people in key roles spend most of their time getting up to speed on the issues and are then moved to a new role where none of their recently gained understanding is of any relevance.

Regional states will not only slow the drift to the city by young professionals but also reduce the population pressures and congestion costs in the existing capitals. It is "win, win" for both sides.