Camel, Straws and Promises to keep.
Minns is the new PM for NSW; no doubt he would like (very much) to put the 'Ferry' imbroglio to bed; even if just to save time to deal with many other pressing matters. Yet the solution is so simple, it almost seems too easy. Three short steps, well within his stride.
1) Put someone who 'knows' and understands how 'safety' is supposed to work in charge of OTSI. They do have the ability to rein in the big issues.
2) Put someone who can clearly, without 'spin' or bull-shit CONVINCE Transdev that the road to profit is paved with reliable service, 'safe boats' and good maintenance. The PR value of providing reliable service, safely and efficiently is paramount; and, in the long run saves time, money and the outrage expressed by the regular users.
3) See #1 – OTSI must, (really must) be 'effective'. To do this there needs to someone with the will, the knowledge and the ability to put this outfit back on the road to performing design function.
A Premier has many demands on time, and cannot solve all the problems by beer o'clock Tuesday. BUT he can set the wheels in motion by hiring a professional to carry the load. Someone has to, before there is a serious 'event'. Even the 'small' events are adding up and collectively, they are amounting from Molehill to mountain. One accident – even the 'small' ones, all add up to the real potential of becoming a very big deal. Grab some expert help Mr Minns; or stand alone in the face of public outrage...
Minns is the new PM for NSW; no doubt he would like (very much) to put the 'Ferry' imbroglio to bed; even if just to save time to deal with many other pressing matters. Yet the solution is so simple, it almost seems too easy. Three short steps, well within his stride.
1) Put someone who 'knows' and understands how 'safety' is supposed to work in charge of OTSI. They do have the ability to rein in the big issues.
2) Put someone who can clearly, without 'spin' or bull-shit CONVINCE Transdev that the road to profit is paved with reliable service, 'safe boats' and good maintenance. The PR value of providing reliable service, safely and efficiently is paramount; and, in the long run saves time, money and the outrage expressed by the regular users.
3) See #1 – OTSI must, (really must) be 'effective'. To do this there needs to someone with the will, the knowledge and the ability to put this outfit back on the road to performing design function.
A Premier has many demands on time, and cannot solve all the problems by beer o'clock Tuesday. BUT he can set the wheels in motion by hiring a professional to carry the load. Someone has to, before there is a serious 'event'. Even the 'small' events are adding up and collectively, they are amounting from Molehill to mountain. One accident – even the 'small' ones, all add up to the real potential of becoming a very big deal. Grab some expert help Mr Minns; or stand alone in the face of public outrage...