Disgrace? –Oh, lots to be shared. Methinks..
Gentle:- “Sterle is a disgrace…”
Gentle's opinion of Sterle is one shared by many, but considering Sterle was a low number in the pre selection (four from memory) perhaps his choices were simple. Toe the party line or, back to driving a rig – tough game is politics. Given the Albo governments track record through the last three iterations; it would be reasonable to assume that little has changed in their 'interest' in and attitude toward aviation. Albo's fuel levy is still alive and well today, mind you, the other crowd kept it on as well – so little credit to either side in that.
“Shambollic' best describes the aviation section of the last little Estimates pantomime. It was indeed a cheap, shoddy, crudely staged affair, produced and directed by Sterle, on behalf of his masters. Fooled non of the 'season ticket' holders. For starters the time the gig was on – the time allotted for questions and answers – questions which needed to be 'refined' into an effective cause for serious change were short cut and sent into the void of 'on notice'. Problem with that is little 'follow up' and even less further 'investigation'.
The thing that really 'gets my goat' is the total lack of 'respect' shown to the Estimates panel. For example; they\ the Senator wanted the CASA PMO – front and centre – they got a used car salesman in a cheap suit. They wanted the DAS to know who was and is on the CASA board. ASA in serious trouble, led by an accountant and a fool in another cheap suit. ATSB floundering, led by a fool the Gods wish to destroy (Quos Deus vult perdere prius dementat) and the most likely candidate to cause an international audit – six (thankfully) short minutes which precluded the changing of feet while mouth open.
Estimates is supposed to be 'probing' and examining 'why' and 'how' things are not working as they should; is it resources – can do: is it government policy – can discuss – is it dysfunctional – can change - :: all at the drop of a hat. But no; all the nation gets for its money is that expensive, counterproductive waste of time which achieved absolutely Sweet Fanny Adams of intrinsic or practical value to the tax paying public. Nada.
Sterle has shamed this nation, the parliament and achieved only more delay, more disinterest and much, much more wriggle room for those who have not only failed the aviation industry but get paid handsomely to do so - by the tax payer and industry. Don't cost Albo one green cent WTD...
Shame on the whole lot – disgraceful? Indeed it is and guess who foots the bill?
Chair: "thank you, Mr Harfield, and your officers. It is a terribly damning headline when you read that, so I thank you very much for clearing that up for us." = = Really? Seriously?
BOLLOCKS.
Gentle:- “Sterle is a disgrace…”
Gentle's opinion of Sterle is one shared by many, but considering Sterle was a low number in the pre selection (four from memory) perhaps his choices were simple. Toe the party line or, back to driving a rig – tough game is politics. Given the Albo governments track record through the last three iterations; it would be reasonable to assume that little has changed in their 'interest' in and attitude toward aviation. Albo's fuel levy is still alive and well today, mind you, the other crowd kept it on as well – so little credit to either side in that.
“Shambollic' best describes the aviation section of the last little Estimates pantomime. It was indeed a cheap, shoddy, crudely staged affair, produced and directed by Sterle, on behalf of his masters. Fooled non of the 'season ticket' holders. For starters the time the gig was on – the time allotted for questions and answers – questions which needed to be 'refined' into an effective cause for serious change were short cut and sent into the void of 'on notice'. Problem with that is little 'follow up' and even less further 'investigation'.
The thing that really 'gets my goat' is the total lack of 'respect' shown to the Estimates panel. For example; they\ the Senator wanted the CASA PMO – front and centre – they got a used car salesman in a cheap suit. They wanted the DAS to know who was and is on the CASA board. ASA in serious trouble, led by an accountant and a fool in another cheap suit. ATSB floundering, led by a fool the Gods wish to destroy (Quos Deus vult perdere prius dementat) and the most likely candidate to cause an international audit – six (thankfully) short minutes which precluded the changing of feet while mouth open.
Estimates is supposed to be 'probing' and examining 'why' and 'how' things are not working as they should; is it resources – can do: is it government policy – can discuss – is it dysfunctional – can change - :: all at the drop of a hat. But no; all the nation gets for its money is that expensive, counterproductive waste of time which achieved absolutely Sweet Fanny Adams of intrinsic or practical value to the tax paying public. Nada.
Sterle has shamed this nation, the parliament and achieved only more delay, more disinterest and much, much more wriggle room for those who have not only failed the aviation industry but get paid handsomely to do so - by the tax payer and industry. Don't cost Albo one green cent WTD...
Shame on the whole lot – disgraceful? Indeed it is and guess who foots the bill?
Chair: "thank you, Mr Harfield, and your officers. It is a terribly damning headline when you read that, so I thank you very much for clearing that up for us." = = Really? Seriously?
BOLLOCKS.