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Sandy meets with Senator Paterson - 

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Sandy Reith
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Happy to meet a good friend, the hard working and perceptive Senator James Paterson at his office in South Melbourne yesterday. Naturally discussions soon turned to matters aviation, no surprise?

James has spent, in recent times, much time overseas meeting with Australia’s allies dealing with various National security issues.  Being away from his young family he is more than aware of the tyranny of distance and the crucial role of Australia’s General Aviation industry. He is also aware of the security aspect of a strong National aviation sector, aerial mobility and its infrastructure.

We discussed the basic problem of aviation administration being removed from direct Ministerial control and a number of the regrowth opportunities for reform. Specific reforms like medical certification, flying training, ASICs, airports and a general reduction of costly and unnecessary regulation were highlighted.

Considering there’s around 35,000 pilot licences and thousands more in aviation maintenance, suppliers and airport personnel, plus their families, there must be a cohort of at least 100,000 that will be very aware of new policies and support from any quarter.

Be sure that Senator Paterson is a friend to our much beleaguered GA industry as it is conversely positioned for great growth of jobs, businesses and services.

James Paterson

It was great to see you Sandy, thank you for your time and insights

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