Does it bug anybody else?

[zum]

every time Australia makes a contribution through foreign aid or disaster relief, recipients thank the Australian government, as if the donation was coming out of their pockets. It's probably conventional pollie contra, but shouldn't the recipients be thanking the citizens and taxpayers of the donating country for their goodwill?

[MercutioATC]

1. I believe it's understood that Australia is made up of taxpayers...

...as is everyplace else.

To be perfectlt clear, my thanks to the people of Australia for their help. It's much needed at this time.