The promulgation of the CASA SOE dated 21 june covers the period out to june 2023. That means Mc Cormack and CASA have effectively tied the new Ministers - BJ - hands before he can grab the steering wheel.
The key to the expectations is in the wording:
“
expect CASA will continue its regulatory approach, in accordance with its regulatory philosophy, with:
Quote:
(a) a focus on the safety of air navigation as the highest priority;
Quote:
(b) consideration of the economic and cost impacts on individuals, businesses and the community; and
Quote:
© a pragmatic, practical and proportionate approach to regulation as it applies to different industry sectors.“
I have to say, I like the guy who did this. I couldn’t have done better myself in avoiding being held accountable for anything. What this effectively says is we will do what we bloody well like while sounding impressive.
“It’s” approach. Not an ICAO compliant evidence based approach, our own personal approach which has done so much good.
“focus” - what we feel like doing, like persecuting a particular operator. Latest victims: Glen Buckley, Bristell, Angel Flight. Meanwhile obvious shocks get a free pass.
“consideration” - we have considered your objections and will ignore them, now go away.
“pragmatic, etc” - What we think is pragmatic, not what you think is pragmatic.
Meaningless drivel.
Notice that none of the key initiatives require CASA to be accountable for key deliverables? It’s all about CASA working to assist others. There is not one hard target accountability for which CASA is responsible.
The key to the expectations is in the wording:
“
expect CASA will continue its regulatory approach, in accordance with its regulatory philosophy, with:
Quote:
(a) a focus on the safety of air navigation as the highest priority;
Quote:
(b) consideration of the economic and cost impacts on individuals, businesses and the community; and
Quote:
© a pragmatic, practical and proportionate approach to regulation as it applies to different industry sectors.“
I have to say, I like the guy who did this. I couldn’t have done better myself in avoiding being held accountable for anything. What this effectively says is we will do what we bloody well like while sounding impressive.
“It’s” approach. Not an ICAO compliant evidence based approach, our own personal approach which has done so much good.
“focus” - what we feel like doing, like persecuting a particular operator. Latest victims: Glen Buckley, Bristell, Angel Flight. Meanwhile obvious shocks get a free pass.
“consideration” - we have considered your objections and will ignore them, now go away.
“pragmatic, etc” - What we think is pragmatic, not what you think is pragmatic.
Meaningless drivel.
Notice that none of the key initiatives require CASA to be accountable for key deliverables? It’s all about CASA working to assist others. There is not one hard target accountability for which CASA is responsible.