Of secret squirrels and lying toads.
As the long awaited release of the latest attempt at probity, from ATSB on the appalling mess made of the first ‘investigation’ of the Pel-Air ditching is imminent, we thought it germane to make mention of a small, but significant side bar to the never ending saga. Before the big guns come out and the incident is lost in the noise the ‘new’ report will (no mistake about it) generate.
Back in June, this year we all hoped that for Karen Casey the trauma, trials and tribulations resulting from the Pel-Air ditching were over and her life could return to as near normal as possible, considering the injuries, both physical and mental.
"I’ve moved the thread to the Hall of Shame simply because it represents one of the most shameful episodes in a very long list which may be sheeted home to ‘the system’. A system which allows a regulatory authority to escape, without penalty their disgraceful actions: a system which allows the accident investigation authority to escape, without penalty their disgusting actions; a system in which the Crown Minister responsible may not be held accountable, or even need defend the actions of the authorities."
Not to be it seems. It appears that there was an ‘intercept’ on Karen’s electronic communications. Why is anyone’s guess, however the list of potential candidates with the ‘authority’ to do this is fairly short, the list of motives for doing such is limited and the choice of who benefited most by doing so is, again, fairly short.
Lets assume, for a moment that the interception is proven - beyond reasonable doubt. Take it personally – think of it as your communications being intercepted. Then answer the questions – what would you like do about it? And what do you think you could actually do about it?
Well, those are the questions KC has asked PAIN and answer we must.
There exists a line of communication between Karen and her prime suspect – CASA. If it weren’t so serious it would be hilarious, CASA have offered to run and manage the investigation. Can you believe it? The sheer audacity is mind-blowing. We will, today, begin beating the drums for advice; and see what sort of assistance we can shake out of the trees. The only piece of considered advice we can offer at the moment is do not allow CASA to investigate their own actions; history, fact and a mountain of evidence provides clearly defined reasons supporting that advice. Of all the reasons CASA is distrusted, self investigation is right up at the top of the pile; just below their treatment of ‘evidence’.
Sit tight Kaz – let’s see what the day brings; but go with the FOI request, it could be enlightening and probably be a handy thing for the real investigators to have.
Toot – that’s not all – toot. MTF.
As the long awaited release of the latest attempt at probity, from ATSB on the appalling mess made of the first ‘investigation’ of the Pel-Air ditching is imminent, we thought it germane to make mention of a small, but significant side bar to the never ending saga. Before the big guns come out and the incident is lost in the noise the ‘new’ report will (no mistake about it) generate.
Back in June, this year we all hoped that for Karen Casey the trauma, trials and tribulations resulting from the Pel-Air ditching were over and her life could return to as near normal as possible, considering the injuries, both physical and mental.
"I’ve moved the thread to the Hall of Shame simply because it represents one of the most shameful episodes in a very long list which may be sheeted home to ‘the system’. A system which allows a regulatory authority to escape, without penalty their disgraceful actions: a system which allows the accident investigation authority to escape, without penalty their disgusting actions; a system in which the Crown Minister responsible may not be held accountable, or even need defend the actions of the authorities."
Not to be it seems. It appears that there was an ‘intercept’ on Karen’s electronic communications. Why is anyone’s guess, however the list of potential candidates with the ‘authority’ to do this is fairly short, the list of motives for doing such is limited and the choice of who benefited most by doing so is, again, fairly short.
Lets assume, for a moment that the interception is proven - beyond reasonable doubt. Take it personally – think of it as your communications being intercepted. Then answer the questions – what would you like do about it? And what do you think you could actually do about it?
Well, those are the questions KC has asked PAIN and answer we must.
There exists a line of communication between Karen and her prime suspect – CASA. If it weren’t so serious it would be hilarious, CASA have offered to run and manage the investigation. Can you believe it? The sheer audacity is mind-blowing. We will, today, begin beating the drums for advice; and see what sort of assistance we can shake out of the trees. The only piece of considered advice we can offer at the moment is do not allow CASA to investigate their own actions; history, fact and a mountain of evidence provides clearly defined reasons supporting that advice. Of all the reasons CASA is distrusted, self investigation is right up at the top of the pile; just below their treatment of ‘evidence’.
Sit tight Kaz – let’s see what the day brings; but go with the FOI request, it could be enlightening and probably be a handy thing for the real investigators to have.
Toot – that’s not all – toot. MTF.