Question time.
I wonder, does the Minister realise the size and seriousness of the opposition to ATSB, ASA and CASA? Every single aviation related body in the land is set against almost every proposal, disbelieves every statement uttered; and, is categorically fed up to the back teeth with the rhetoric, spin and pony-pooh churned out – to justify the existence of those agencies. Maria Antoinette thought it was a good idea to ‘let them eat cake’ – turns out that was not one of her better moments.
This industry demands and as the end user and purchaser of that service, has a perfect right to change – for the better. The industry has a natural right to expect that the government services provided to industry are honest, cost effective and the edicts justify the salaries paid by industry to the supposed ‘experts’ in the field.
Here’s a question – why does it need a 28 man “tiger team” to sort of, sort out the havoc created by just one regulation? –A regulation which was supposed to improve the existing messy situation. A regulation which is almost five, yes that’s 5 times larger the entire USA FAA regulatory suite, as provided to industry.
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Here’s another – Why can the Indonesian aviation authorities provide a first class report to industry on a serious accident within a twelve month and that after finding and retrieving the lost aircraft? Australia cannot even acknowledge a potential system error on two separate passenger jets, let alone expect a honest report in less than two years.
Here’s another – How come the Indonesian regulator has made a positive response to the recent investigation and is seeking ways to improve, while Australia, despite having more resources and a mandate for change is regressing and looking toward draconian law to improve safety? This, mind you in the face of a world wide trend away from such aberrations.
Has the Minister ever paused to consider why there is almost open revolt within the aviation community? He should.
Has the PM considered appointing a real ‘Tiger team’ to sort out the incredible mess? He should. Appoint David Fawcett a junior minister for Aviation, bring in Cannane, Carmody, Forsyth, Hirst, Smith and a couple of others; give them a legal eagle and turn them loose. The improvement would be both miraculous and instant.
I just wonder how much longer the industry can support the existing edifice, without crumbling. So much time. money and effort wasted on achieving SFA, except establishing what everyone already knew – real reform, in real time is, like every safety report, overdue and obfuscated.
Selah.
I wonder, does the Minister realise the size and seriousness of the opposition to ATSB, ASA and CASA? Every single aviation related body in the land is set against almost every proposal, disbelieves every statement uttered; and, is categorically fed up to the back teeth with the rhetoric, spin and pony-pooh churned out – to justify the existence of those agencies. Maria Antoinette thought it was a good idea to ‘let them eat cake’ – turns out that was not one of her better moments.
This industry demands and as the end user and purchaser of that service, has a perfect right to change – for the better. The industry has a natural right to expect that the government services provided to industry are honest, cost effective and the edicts justify the salaries paid by industry to the supposed ‘experts’ in the field.
Here’s a question – why does it need a 28 man “tiger team” to sort of, sort out the havoc created by just one regulation? –A regulation which was supposed to improve the existing messy situation. A regulation which is almost five, yes that’s 5 times larger the entire USA FAA regulatory suite, as provided to industry.
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Here’s another – Why can the Indonesian aviation authorities provide a first class report to industry on a serious accident within a twelve month and that after finding and retrieving the lost aircraft? Australia cannot even acknowledge a potential system error on two separate passenger jets, let alone expect a honest report in less than two years.
Here’s another – How come the Indonesian regulator has made a positive response to the recent investigation and is seeking ways to improve, while Australia, despite having more resources and a mandate for change is regressing and looking toward draconian law to improve safety? This, mind you in the face of a world wide trend away from such aberrations.
Has the Minister ever paused to consider why there is almost open revolt within the aviation community? He should.
Has the PM considered appointing a real ‘Tiger team’ to sort out the incredible mess? He should. Appoint David Fawcett a junior minister for Aviation, bring in Cannane, Carmody, Forsyth, Hirst, Smith and a couple of others; give them a legal eagle and turn them loose. The improvement would be both miraculous and instant.
I just wonder how much longer the industry can support the existing edifice, without crumbling. So much time. money and effort wasted on achieving SFA, except establishing what everyone already knew – real reform, in real time is, like every safety report, overdue and obfuscated.
Selah.