It is a curiosity.
Doing a bit of rummaging about in 'history' - back about a decade, trying to find some half remembered odds and sods from Estimates and Inquiry, tracking a line of questioning. When you run through three or four 'sessions' it becomes very clear that both sides of politics and the independents are all basically singing from the same hymnal. Well phrased, intelligent question from all, pointed argument and very few punches pulled; remarkable really. Questions, even those 'on notice' eventually answered (after a fashion)...And, there it all ends - I cannot find any 'resolution' or action taken after the answers have been provided, let alone any semblance of positive change or rectification.
But, it is a curiosity when up to eight Senators - from both sides - at any one sitting can elucidate their concern over the matter on hand, ask insightful questions and toddle off, satisfied with the answers provided. You could be forgiven for wondering why, after a decade or more of 'questions' from politicians of all stripes, reflecting some fairly serious concerns relating to matters aeronautical that nothing has improved the lot of industry.
When you pile up the questions on a topic, (any topic discussed) asked over a ten year period, it is an easy matter to see the concerns expressed. What you cannot find is any tangible evidence of follow through and rectification. All concern terminates with the provided answers to those questions.
It begs the question - can Rex Patrick and his nutcracker resolve the equation? The Tote is open; even money on the AMROBA entry -
Toot - toot.
Doing a bit of rummaging about in 'history' - back about a decade, trying to find some half remembered odds and sods from Estimates and Inquiry, tracking a line of questioning. When you run through three or four 'sessions' it becomes very clear that both sides of politics and the independents are all basically singing from the same hymnal. Well phrased, intelligent question from all, pointed argument and very few punches pulled; remarkable really. Questions, even those 'on notice' eventually answered (after a fashion)...And, there it all ends - I cannot find any 'resolution' or action taken after the answers have been provided, let alone any semblance of positive change or rectification.
But, it is a curiosity when up to eight Senators - from both sides - at any one sitting can elucidate their concern over the matter on hand, ask insightful questions and toddle off, satisfied with the answers provided. You could be forgiven for wondering why, after a decade or more of 'questions' from politicians of all stripes, reflecting some fairly serious concerns relating to matters aeronautical that nothing has improved the lot of industry.
When you pile up the questions on a topic, (any topic discussed) asked over a ten year period, it is an easy matter to see the concerns expressed. What you cannot find is any tangible evidence of follow through and rectification. All concern terminates with the provided answers to those questions.
It begs the question - can Rex Patrick and his nutcracker resolve the equation? The Tote is open; even money on the AMROBA entry -
Toot - toot.