Interlocutors, ICAO and Lachie.
Words beginning with the letter 'I' seemed to dominate the BRB indaba this evening; {blame P2}- it all kicked off when the ICAO 'audit' was mentioned. It is no secret, the BRB firmly believe that all ICAO audit results should be published; placed on the ministerial desk and examined, publicly, by a Senate committee, at least in Estimates. The reasoning for this is self evident; clearly visible across the spectrum of the current fiasco. Although ; 'crisis' may be a better noun, given the wide gulf between that which is reality and that which currently postulated. This is not a 'new' notion; but, for an example of why there is a great 'need' for open, frank discussion related to 'ICAO' compliance read - HERE - or; any of the excellent letters published by the peerless AMROBA. - HERE -.
“And thus I clothe my naked villain
With odd old ends stol'n out of holy writ;
And seem a saint, when most I play the devil.”
What we have, in reality, is the very antithesis of open, honest compliance with the ICAO, the convention, the Act and even a honest reason for not adopting world best practice; excuses by the mile, endless words and meetings and committees; but nary a skerrick of 'real' compliance. Just a deceptive smoke screen and a government which would gladly close down all aviation; bar the executive jet travel sector. The incumbent government has never been a 'friend' of matters aeronautical; indeed, the speed at which the oversight of the safety agencies was abandoned is 'politically' breathtaking; by both sides of the 'house'. What we are left with are two anathemas.
In primus, we count the three agencies 'responsible for aviation best defined by the 'I' words used in this evening's indaba:-
Incorrigible, insouciant, Insincere. Incompetent, Insolent, Insular, Imposturous Insidious.
Secundus; we must look at the 'department' which provides the circuit breaker between the ministerial posterior, public opinion and stark reality; to wit; the DoIT and it's boss - Betsy.
Who is Betsy? what is she' (or him,
That all our swains commend her? (or him)
Holy, fair, and wise is she; (or him)
The heaven such grace did lend her, (or him)
That she (or him)might admired be.
Who is this postulating, virtue signalling buffoon, seriously? What's this crap on 'Linked in' "You have been warned" (BRB cowers in terror?) Who the Duck does this confused Muppet think he is - the bloody Messiah. Well he ain't; he just a very naughty boy who needs to learn some manners and realise that he ain't the brightest spark in the universe and he has IMO made some folks I would not want 'off-side' just a little cranky. The Murky Mandarin a.k.a. 'Murky' could, single handed, take on a Senate Committee and without outraging those interested, win a round or two and fight his corner with dignity and aplomb'. He was respected - and returned that respect to the Parliament and, by extension, the people of this nation. Betsy may win the bubble crowd with his 'virtue signals' - but a visit to our pub would tell a very different story.
That's it; the Indaba dragged on a bit longer than expected; how to get ICAO to the party (or the Pub) was a major topic. Somehow or another, many believe that ICAO compliance is the only long term solution to the current mess. Beginning with sorting out a line of 'responsibility' and enforcing the ICAO objectives. To limp along any further, the way things are is untenable; seems everyone in the industry knows this; it is convincing a reluctant government to take a walk on the bright side which is problematic; especially with Betsy whispering and pandering to the Bubble-Heads. But enough; early start tomorrow, best get my my addled head down for a while. Oh! Sorted out the timber; Iron Bark; Eucalyptus Paniculata - tough stuff, but quiet lovely.
Selah.....
Words beginning with the letter 'I' seemed to dominate the BRB indaba this evening; {blame P2}- it all kicked off when the ICAO 'audit' was mentioned. It is no secret, the BRB firmly believe that all ICAO audit results should be published; placed on the ministerial desk and examined, publicly, by a Senate committee, at least in Estimates. The reasoning for this is self evident; clearly visible across the spectrum of the current fiasco. Although ; 'crisis' may be a better noun, given the wide gulf between that which is reality and that which currently postulated. This is not a 'new' notion; but, for an example of why there is a great 'need' for open, frank discussion related to 'ICAO' compliance read - HERE - or; any of the excellent letters published by the peerless AMROBA. - HERE -.
“And thus I clothe my naked villain
With odd old ends stol'n out of holy writ;
And seem a saint, when most I play the devil.”
What we have, in reality, is the very antithesis of open, honest compliance with the ICAO, the convention, the Act and even a honest reason for not adopting world best practice; excuses by the mile, endless words and meetings and committees; but nary a skerrick of 'real' compliance. Just a deceptive smoke screen and a government which would gladly close down all aviation; bar the executive jet travel sector. The incumbent government has never been a 'friend' of matters aeronautical; indeed, the speed at which the oversight of the safety agencies was abandoned is 'politically' breathtaking; by both sides of the 'house'. What we are left with are two anathemas.
In primus, we count the three agencies 'responsible for aviation best defined by the 'I' words used in this evening's indaba:-
Incorrigible, insouciant, Insincere. Incompetent, Insolent, Insular, Imposturous Insidious.
Secundus; we must look at the 'department' which provides the circuit breaker between the ministerial posterior, public opinion and stark reality; to wit; the DoIT and it's boss - Betsy.
Who is Betsy? what is she' (or him,
That all our swains commend her? (or him)
Holy, fair, and wise is she; (or him)
The heaven such grace did lend her, (or him)
That she (or him)might admired be.
Who is this postulating, virtue signalling buffoon, seriously? What's this crap on 'Linked in' "You have been warned" (BRB cowers in terror?) Who the Duck does this confused Muppet think he is - the bloody Messiah. Well he ain't; he just a very naughty boy who needs to learn some manners and realise that he ain't the brightest spark in the universe and he has IMO made some folks I would not want 'off-side' just a little cranky. The Murky Mandarin a.k.a. 'Murky' could, single handed, take on a Senate Committee and without outraging those interested, win a round or two and fight his corner with dignity and aplomb'. He was respected - and returned that respect to the Parliament and, by extension, the people of this nation. Betsy may win the bubble crowd with his 'virtue signals' - but a visit to our pub would tell a very different story.
That's it; the Indaba dragged on a bit longer than expected; how to get ICAO to the party (or the Pub) was a major topic. Somehow or another, many believe that ICAO compliance is the only long term solution to the current mess. Beginning with sorting out a line of 'responsibility' and enforcing the ICAO objectives. To limp along any further, the way things are is untenable; seems everyone in the industry knows this; it is convincing a reluctant government to take a walk on the bright side which is problematic; especially with Betsy whispering and pandering to the Bubble-Heads. But enough; early start tomorrow, best get my my addled head down for a while. Oh! Sorted out the timber; Iron Bark; Eucalyptus Paniculata - tough stuff, but quiet lovely.
Selah.....