[Sandy Reith]

Might there be a trigger for reform? What form that might take if it happens at all, one outstanding politician could make the difference. Yes highly unlikely but you have to hope or give up.

We’ve been looking hopefully at tea leaves, horoscopes and trawling through Hansard, Ministerial statements, body language and trying to peer through the thick walls of Aviation Hearse/House for years and years. Then along comes another inquiry.

Major accident? Possibly a trigger, but whatever trigger or shape reform takes (when, if) it will be up to the Parliament because CASA will never interrupt or ruin the continuation of the salary factory.

I would advise the whole industry to say to Senator McDonald we will not submit any more material or take part in any further discussions unless and until you achieve some real and exemplary reforms. She can start with a rational and agreed chief pilot proficiency checking system.

Surely someone can get stuck into the Senators and demand action, would that help? Nobody knows, but at least they can’t turn around and plead ignorance.

We’ve been far too polite and now its time for tell them they are responsible and there’s no respect until they move.