[Kharon]

Nicely put Pete – it's going to be a toss up ain't it. The notion of setting a precedent – in dollar costs – against letting this whole thing die away without Rex, CASA, ATSB et al. being dragged through court and the whole thing being subject public scrutiny should make it a no brainer. However, despite the past reluctance of the DoIT, the insurance underwriters and other vested interests to allow open examination of the abysmal aviation and insurance laws, it does seem to weigh in Karen's favour. My two bob says they'll stump up and bury the whole thing as quickly as possible – too much at stake otherwise.

Which is terrific for Karen of course, and I'm happy (and relieved) for her – but – BUT that will not resolve any of the larger issues the whole sad, sorry tale exposed; they still exist; alive, well and lurking in the statutes. But who knows? maybe one day honour, decency and sanity may reappear. I am not holding my breath though.