Quote:P2 - "Aside from the inefficiencies/ineptitude on display in Senate Estimates, there is much evidence in the various aviation agencies under M&Ms purview, of non-compliance with Government policies, inefficiencies with fiscal discipline/red tape reduction, lack of probity/transparency and accountability to the public/taxpayers."
Great research again from the guru; the points made all valid. Under the DoIT ASA, ATSB and CASA have become a law unto themselves. Look at CASA, massive funding, huge cast and crew, an independent self perpetuating monster which is devouring industry with scant regard for consequence. But it’s the breath-taking arrogance which beggars the imagination; reports, instructions, directives all ignored or diluted; court and tribunal rule flouted, even parliamentary privilege beaten by artful dodging. Even the purblind Minister must see the writing on the wall.
The impenetrable top cover provided by the Murky Machiavellian department is only the first line of defence; each department has a board with systems in place to protect the top trough; each department has a head with systems in place to protect that species; then there are the various sub-department heads with their own special brand of wriggle room, obfuscation and weasel word writers. A bloody merry-go-round, a smorgasbord of untrammelled power and unlimited funds; all to protect and enhance the mystique of air safety.
Proof, screams the audience: look to the AQoN game and Estimates; all there, empirical, substantive and plain as day. No matter parts 61 and 91 will ensure absolute air safety, we’ll all be detained at her Majesties pleasure for turning up to work with our boot laces tied the wrong way.
FCOL Minister WAKE UP and turn Boyd and Forsyth loose; give them the tools, they’ll get it sorted. Lead, follow or get out the bloody way.
There mini rant over – feel much better now. Nice work P2, Tim Tam quality.
Toot toot.