I have just printed and compared both SOE's. My opinion? Great job! The game is up Dr. Aleck. Now we know what Ms. Spence has been doing on weekends. I am fairly sure this is all her work supported by Binskin. That excuses her performance in front of the Senate Inquiry. Now we know why she was appointed - to clean the Augean stables.
Words matter. The Public Service knows how to write stuff in the sense of conveying meaning when they want to. The new SOE is a model corporate SOE and a template for restructure.
Before I start, it is important to note that the first clause in sections 12 and 12A of the Act give the Minister absolute power over the direction, strategy and conduct of CASA. The document is called "Statement of expectations" but it could just as accurately be termed "Ministers Directions". The document sets the overall parameters of CASA's existence and leaves the Board to do the corporate plan and the DAS to do the business plan. These have different time horizons.
Section 1 - Overview.
The new SOE contains the mission of CASA - A safe economically sustainable and well regulated aviation sector. At last! We know why CASA exists! This is a critical difference. Once you have a mission, everything you do can be tested - does it support the mission? if it doesn't, don't do it. Simples.
Section 3 - Governance.
First para is new. it is about accountability. Accountability to parliament and the general public. This is a major rap across the knuckles
para 4 - CASA is now expected to be transparent, starting with the Board who are required to publish a communique after each Board meeting. That behavior by definition must trickle down the organization. (thump, scream)
para 6 - CASA is reminded that quarterly reports are to be "concise". (take that!)
para 7 - This is new. The Minister directs CASA to be open and transparent to himself, parliament and the public (smash! bang! Wallop!)
Section 4 - Regulatory Approach.
Thou shalt use a safety management systems based approach and use risk based evidence driven decision making including 'well documented" safety cases. (hear that Bristell, Jabiru?)
Thou shalt be scaleable and simple.
The burden of regulation must be treated with appropriate regard - that means cost benefit calculatiion.
Then the A Bomb gets dropped:
- review of regulatory philosophy
- focus on GA
-Consultation.
- Customer service performance measurement and reporting
-- workplan for the above and an annual report on these measures to the Minister.
5. Key initiatives:
- Cost of regulation reduction.
- workforce planning and cultural improvements.
- The AMROBA agenda international recognition of standards
- Flight instruction.
6. Stakeholder Engagement.
- Open and transparent.
You can't ask for more than this.
Words matter. The Public Service knows how to write stuff in the sense of conveying meaning when they want to. The new SOE is a model corporate SOE and a template for restructure.
Before I start, it is important to note that the first clause in sections 12 and 12A of the Act give the Minister absolute power over the direction, strategy and conduct of CASA. The document is called "Statement of expectations" but it could just as accurately be termed "Ministers Directions". The document sets the overall parameters of CASA's existence and leaves the Board to do the corporate plan and the DAS to do the business plan. These have different time horizons.
Section 1 - Overview.
The new SOE contains the mission of CASA - A safe economically sustainable and well regulated aviation sector. At last! We know why CASA exists! This is a critical difference. Once you have a mission, everything you do can be tested - does it support the mission? if it doesn't, don't do it. Simples.
Section 3 - Governance.
First para is new. it is about accountability. Accountability to parliament and the general public. This is a major rap across the knuckles
para 4 - CASA is now expected to be transparent, starting with the Board who are required to publish a communique after each Board meeting. That behavior by definition must trickle down the organization. (thump, scream)
para 6 - CASA is reminded that quarterly reports are to be "concise". (take that!)
para 7 - This is new. The Minister directs CASA to be open and transparent to himself, parliament and the public (smash! bang! Wallop!)
Section 4 - Regulatory Approach.
Thou shalt use a safety management systems based approach and use risk based evidence driven decision making including 'well documented" safety cases. (hear that Bristell, Jabiru?)
Thou shalt be scaleable and simple.
The burden of regulation must be treated with appropriate regard - that means cost benefit calculatiion.
Then the A Bomb gets dropped:
- review of regulatory philosophy
- focus on GA
-Consultation.
- Customer service performance measurement and reporting
-- workplan for the above and an annual report on these measures to the Minister.
5. Key initiatives:
- Cost of regulation reduction.
- workforce planning and cultural improvements.
- The AMROBA agenda international recognition of standards
- Flight instruction.
6. Stakeholder Engagement.
- Open and transparent.
You can't ask for more than this.