Missing in Action? (MIA).
Or; perhaps - Minister in Absentia?
“The good news from this year's Federal Election is that at 1800 tomorrow night it's all over! Almost universally, this campaign is regarded as the most lack-lustre, say-nothing, do-nothing, poke-your-tongue-at-the-other-person, poor excuse for electioneering there has ever been. And through all of that, all parties have been able to get through without uttering the word "aviation".
Amen to that. Did anyone read the great coverage 'air transport' got; or, perhaps the Minister's inspiring speech indicating a new era for the industry? Did anyone hear the 'minister' say a dicky bird or even mention the word 'aviation'. Come to that, did anyone ever hear the 'minister' say a word during the campaign? Not too many is my safe bet. The almighty 'White paper' is deemed to be enough; it probably will gain some value next time the lunatics declare a lockdown and 'soft white paper' is a fought for commodity. Geez Louise; while on topic, how much further down the 'U' bend can this industry be flushed? Does it matter? Does the 'opposition' give a monkeys fart?
Given that the great unwashed have returned to power the man who kicked off the ministerial disinterest protection plan and that we have not heard a 'peep' from the rarely seen incumbent minuscule; it would be folly to expect any major 'assistance' or hope of 'change' for the next while; the downward spiral to insignificance will probably continue unchecked. The 'changes' needed are truly huge; the 'will' to realign with world best practice is non existent and, in time, there will be precious little remaining of the grass roots, those of a once proud, world best, pilot and engineering production workshop. I guess GA will just keep hobbling along until the nation wakes up to the real facts, the cost on the public purse and demands 'change' – to the massive costs, if nothing else. If the public ever discovered just the cost of running the industry into oblivion there would be some awkward 'questions' raised. Will they be answered? That is the real question; well that and what can be done in remedy closely following.
Its all a bit like trying to climb Mount Kailash.
“Chinese authorities stated that any climbing activities on Mount Kailash were strictly prohibited”.
Ring any bells?
Toot – toot.
Or; perhaps - Minister in Absentia?
“The good news from this year's Federal Election is that at 1800 tomorrow night it's all over! Almost universally, this campaign is regarded as the most lack-lustre, say-nothing, do-nothing, poke-your-tongue-at-the-other-person, poor excuse for electioneering there has ever been. And through all of that, all parties have been able to get through without uttering the word "aviation".
Amen to that. Did anyone read the great coverage 'air transport' got; or, perhaps the Minister's inspiring speech indicating a new era for the industry? Did anyone hear the 'minister' say a dicky bird or even mention the word 'aviation'. Come to that, did anyone ever hear the 'minister' say a word during the campaign? Not too many is my safe bet. The almighty 'White paper' is deemed to be enough; it probably will gain some value next time the lunatics declare a lockdown and 'soft white paper' is a fought for commodity. Geez Louise; while on topic, how much further down the 'U' bend can this industry be flushed? Does it matter? Does the 'opposition' give a monkeys fart?
Given that the great unwashed have returned to power the man who kicked off the ministerial disinterest protection plan and that we have not heard a 'peep' from the rarely seen incumbent minuscule; it would be folly to expect any major 'assistance' or hope of 'change' for the next while; the downward spiral to insignificance will probably continue unchecked. The 'changes' needed are truly huge; the 'will' to realign with world best practice is non existent and, in time, there will be precious little remaining of the grass roots, those of a once proud, world best, pilot and engineering production workshop. I guess GA will just keep hobbling along until the nation wakes up to the real facts, the cost on the public purse and demands 'change' – to the massive costs, if nothing else. If the public ever discovered just the cost of running the industry into oblivion there would be some awkward 'questions' raised. Will they be answered? That is the real question; well that and what can be done in remedy closely following.
Its all a bit like trying to climb Mount Kailash.
“Chinese authorities stated that any climbing activities on Mount Kailash were strictly prohibited”.
Ring any bells?
Toot – toot.