[Sandy Reith]

Mike Borgelt, pat your back back. Seriously, its so plain what needs to be done and the only reason there’s zero progression towards a commonsense workable system is that the model of governance creates incentives within CASA that are diametrically opposed to a rational evidence based system fit for purpose. The regulator should not be able to be sued, individuals within for wrongdoing are a different matter. The current model encourages the imposition of a swag of unnecessary permissions to which attach (think of a number) swingeing fees. There is no competition and the ‘hands off’ Minister (I’d hazard a guess) has never caused any pull back. The staggering CASA rip offs have been ongoing since the ‘90s and escalating at a great rate since. Its a total disgrace and an affront to our right to work and our general freedom of action. Written into the USA Constitution about 250 years ago the right to pursue happiness, unfortunately we haven’t yet caught up with this fundamental and universal principle because its not in our law. This is the problem with a Monarchical system where we still acquiesce to the notion that a licence is a privilege granted by our Sovereign. Never mind, wag your tails puppies, She will throw a bone every now and then. With apologies to all Royal sentimentalists.