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"We acknowledge that there were difficulties for industry, as well as for us, in coming to terms with the requirements of the new regulations. We know it has been frustrating for industry and applicants and we do appreciate your understanding and patience".

Then from the April Missive.......

"Tell us how to cut regulatory red tape
People across the aviation community are being asked to contribute to efforts to reduce regulatory red tape. CASA is committed to the Federal Government’s deregulation agenda which aims to reduce unnecessary red tape costs on individuals, businesses and community organisations. The agenda applies to any mandatory obligations imposed by legislation, regulations or quasi-regulations. This includes statutory instruments, standards, codes of practice, or any other aspect of regulator behaviour that has a measurable cost burden on business or individuals. Costs imposed by new regulations must be offset, although not necessarily in the same area. It has been a long standing CASA policy to ensure safety regulations are necessary, risk based and cost effective, with no unnecessary cost burdens imposed on the aviation community. The Government’s deregulation agenda puts additional emphasis on CASA’s policy. Everyone in aviation is invited to make constructive suggestions on cutting red tape by sending ideas and comments to a dedicated email address. Suggestions can be made about removing unnecessary regulations, modifying inefficient regulations or simplifying CASA’s processes and procedures.
Send your red tape reduction ideas to: deregulation@casa.gov.au."

Sorry CAsA, ran out of patience a LONG LONG time ago.....just sent your Email to deregulation@casa.gov.au.

Red tape Reduction Idea:

"ADOPT NEW ZEALAND REGULATIONS"

Anyone got anything to add to that? Feel free to include it!