I reckon Joyce to be a 'busy' man - no doubt about it. Priority of scale must take precedence; that's a given. Be interesting though to work out how much 'time' is devoted to the 'politics' of government (antics) with an election looming; the Virus thing, the economy, China and all the other headaches which must come with the job.
Here is the but. Transport is a major portfolio; in a country the size of Australia, road, rail, boats and aeroplanes are an essential (understatement) element. At the moment air transport is in as big a slump as it ever has been; which, IMO is perfect.
While the aviation industry is sitting about waiting for some semblance of 'normality' to return there are many highly skilled people sitting about idle. Not flight crew, engineers and such but senior folk who would dearly love to ring in some 'essential-to -global- survival' changes.
The Navigation and Airports Acts are in desperate need of amendment to realign with ICAO compliance.
The Engineering and manufacturing elements which affect international trade and 'acceptance' by overseas National Aviation Authorities (NAA) are being compromised by differences to the Chicago Convention (ICAO) registered. There is no requirement for this strangulation and restriction on Australia's ability to harmonise with the almost globally accepted gold standard the FAR (USA) and ICAO work hard to provide; non whatsoever. For an example see - HERE -. That is no fantasy dreamed up by a twisted ego - it is the plain truth, spoken by an internationally recognised 'expert'. Writ to assist government to realise just how far down the road to perdition and close to becoming an international pariah Australia is. No Bull.
While the aviation sector is 'grounded' there will never again be such a gifted time to throw out - completely - the existing regulatory failure. There is time to adopt a compliant 'rule set' and time to redraft the existing 'Operations Manuals' to bring in a sane rule set.
Thinks about it - there's time, willingness, industry support and international approval and acceptance to be gained. When this virus has passed; it would be IMO wonderful to see the aviation industry emerge with international recognition, ICAO compliance and a rule set which made logical sense.
Joyce don't have to do this; all he need do it set the wheels in motion; the rest will follow; provided we are not too late and done too little.
Ayup; that's that off of my chest; second coffee time.
Here is the but. Transport is a major portfolio; in a country the size of Australia, road, rail, boats and aeroplanes are an essential (understatement) element. At the moment air transport is in as big a slump as it ever has been; which, IMO is perfect.
While the aviation industry is sitting about waiting for some semblance of 'normality' to return there are many highly skilled people sitting about idle. Not flight crew, engineers and such but senior folk who would dearly love to ring in some 'essential-to -global- survival' changes.
The Navigation and Airports Acts are in desperate need of amendment to realign with ICAO compliance.
The Engineering and manufacturing elements which affect international trade and 'acceptance' by overseas National Aviation Authorities (NAA) are being compromised by differences to the Chicago Convention (ICAO) registered. There is no requirement for this strangulation and restriction on Australia's ability to harmonise with the almost globally accepted gold standard the FAR (USA) and ICAO work hard to provide; non whatsoever. For an example see - HERE -. That is no fantasy dreamed up by a twisted ego - it is the plain truth, spoken by an internationally recognised 'expert'. Writ to assist government to realise just how far down the road to perdition and close to becoming an international pariah Australia is. No Bull.
While the aviation sector is 'grounded' there will never again be such a gifted time to throw out - completely - the existing regulatory failure. There is time to adopt a compliant 'rule set' and time to redraft the existing 'Operations Manuals' to bring in a sane rule set.
Thinks about it - there's time, willingness, industry support and international approval and acceptance to be gained. When this virus has passed; it would be IMO wonderful to see the aviation industry emerge with international recognition, ICAO compliance and a rule set which made logical sense.
Joyce don't have to do this; all he need do it set the wheels in motion; the rest will follow; provided we are not too late and done too little.
Ayup; that's that off of my chest; second coffee time.