Of talking Bollocks and testiculation.
Bollocks is, of course, the international language of government sponsored sheltered workshops; it is such an easy language to learn that the inmates quickly learn to use lots of acronyms to cover their activities. This also come in handy when (if) those who pay for the care and feeding of the inmates ask awkward questions about where the money went to and who benefited. You see, the 'cost' of providing a 'safe environment' for the inmates increases every year; yet the number of baskets weaved and finger paintings done decreases - 'tis a problem which those managing the inmates must answer - occasionally.
Testiculation is a developed skill - the art of talking Bollocks while, much like a magician, using hand gestures, smoke, mirror (and often a good sort) to distract. The true masters of the art of testiculation have adapted the language into a system which can (and is ) extensively used when a written report is required. Should this missive ever be taken into a court, audit or inquiry - the true genius of Testicualting in print is revealed. For example;
4.12 There is minimal detail reported to the Board on the NSSP. The NSSP report does not provide information to the Board on AHPIs overdue, despite the AHPI being a key indicator used to assess risk (see paragraph 3.6 for further detail). The Board requested in April 2021 that NSSP reporting should be more granular. As at January 2022, surveillance reporting to the Board is not more granular and there is no reporting on overdue AHPI’s.
The Bollocks is "the minimal detail provided" - but the ANAO - was prepared to meet Bollocks with a Testiculated response. The ANAO's findings reflect the masterful art of those challenged to define WTD is going on within the sheltered workshop - BUT; the management of that workshop are also past masters of the art - the Spence reply to the ANAO a delightful, creative confection, providing an elegant mix of bullshit; bollocks, testiculation and to make sure of a blue ribbon - a large sprinkle of faerie dust is added to top it off. Aye; just like watching two grand masters of Chess working the board - and about as entertaining.
These grand games between the titans of bollocks and the masters of testiculation may be jolly good fun for those involved and certainly puts a plenitude of food on the table for them - but what of the peasantry? Those outside the walls, slogging through the mud, blood and shit to deliver that plenitude; those who actually provide the funds for these elegant games. They are fully entitled to ask at least two questions and demand answers:-
Q1 - How much (all up) did this audit cost - from inception to published result. Every man hour from the request being made to delivery?
Q2. How, exactly, in round numbers, has this little charade benefited the aviation industry and when will the results of that benefit become tangible and visible?
When you contemplate the incredible sums invested by the public in Senate Inquiry, Independent inquiry, audit, rule making and salary spent on aviation 'administration' over the decades, you will arrive at an almost unbelievable sum: and yet it is true. When you translate that amount back to 'benefit' for industry and the travelling public you can only arrive at one conclusion - billions pissed up the wall - million dollar salaries for those within the system - a once thriving industry on its knees.
Someone (anyone) please tell me; how, in any world can that be right or even justified. Please DO NOT say 'improved safety' - the 'facts' are against that load of BOLLOCKS!~
Selah...
Bollocks is, of course, the international language of government sponsored sheltered workshops; it is such an easy language to learn that the inmates quickly learn to use lots of acronyms to cover their activities. This also come in handy when (if) those who pay for the care and feeding of the inmates ask awkward questions about where the money went to and who benefited. You see, the 'cost' of providing a 'safe environment' for the inmates increases every year; yet the number of baskets weaved and finger paintings done decreases - 'tis a problem which those managing the inmates must answer - occasionally.
Testiculation is a developed skill - the art of talking Bollocks while, much like a magician, using hand gestures, smoke, mirror (and often a good sort) to distract. The true masters of the art of testiculation have adapted the language into a system which can (and is ) extensively used when a written report is required. Should this missive ever be taken into a court, audit or inquiry - the true genius of Testicualting in print is revealed. For example;
4.12 There is minimal detail reported to the Board on the NSSP. The NSSP report does not provide information to the Board on AHPIs overdue, despite the AHPI being a key indicator used to assess risk (see paragraph 3.6 for further detail). The Board requested in April 2021 that NSSP reporting should be more granular. As at January 2022, surveillance reporting to the Board is not more granular and there is no reporting on overdue AHPI’s.
The Bollocks is "the minimal detail provided" - but the ANAO - was prepared to meet Bollocks with a Testiculated response. The ANAO's findings reflect the masterful art of those challenged to define WTD is going on within the sheltered workshop - BUT; the management of that workshop are also past masters of the art - the Spence reply to the ANAO a delightful, creative confection, providing an elegant mix of bullshit; bollocks, testiculation and to make sure of a blue ribbon - a large sprinkle of faerie dust is added to top it off. Aye; just like watching two grand masters of Chess working the board - and about as entertaining.
These grand games between the titans of bollocks and the masters of testiculation may be jolly good fun for those involved and certainly puts a plenitude of food on the table for them - but what of the peasantry? Those outside the walls, slogging through the mud, blood and shit to deliver that plenitude; those who actually provide the funds for these elegant games. They are fully entitled to ask at least two questions and demand answers:-
Q1 - How much (all up) did this audit cost - from inception to published result. Every man hour from the request being made to delivery?
Q2. How, exactly, in round numbers, has this little charade benefited the aviation industry and when will the results of that benefit become tangible and visible?
When you contemplate the incredible sums invested by the public in Senate Inquiry, Independent inquiry, audit, rule making and salary spent on aviation 'administration' over the decades, you will arrive at an almost unbelievable sum: and yet it is true. When you translate that amount back to 'benefit' for industry and the travelling public you can only arrive at one conclusion - billions pissed up the wall - million dollar salaries for those within the system - a once thriving industry on its knees.
Someone (anyone) please tell me; how, in any world can that be right or even justified. Please DO NOT say 'improved safety' - the 'facts' are against that load of BOLLOCKS!~
Selah...