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Daily Discussion Thread: Wed 08 Nov 2023 (aussie.zone)

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[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I agree with this. Being run by a democratically elected government (and the threat of losing votes that follows) is not a sufficient mechanism for ensuring quality operation and service.

A lack of profit incentive is a plus regardless though, IMO. Sadly the motive of the profit driven private services and their consequent lobbying seems to be diametrically opposed to the competent running of a public service

[–] wscholermann@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago

Profit incentive is dampened when there is sufficient competition and mobility in moving between service providers. Ergo the urge to drive up profits is tempered by the possibility of lost customers.

Unfortunately this is Australia so... oligopolies rule us.