[P7_TOM]

Well; did you ever - !

"You have been identified" -


"You are required to respond to this written notice with the specified information and specified documents no later than 27 August 2020."

Sub regulation 11.075 (1) 1998 CASR

11.075  Conditions of authorisations—provision of information
             (1)  CASA may, by written notice, require the holder of an authorisation to give CASA specified information, or a specified document, that relates to the activity, document or thing to which the authorisation relates.
             (2)  It is a condition of an authorisation that its holder must comply with a notice given under subregulation (1):
                     (a)  within 14 days after receiving the notice; or
                     (b)  if a different period is specified in the notice—within that period.
             (3)  A person commits an offence if:
                     (a)  the person is the holder of an authorisation; and
                     (b)  CASA requires the person, under subregulation (1), to give CASA information or a document; and
                     ©  the person does not give CASA the information or document:
                              (i)  within 14 days after receiving the notice; or
                             (ii)  if a different period is specified in the notice—within that period.
Penalty:  50 penalty units.
             (4)  Strict liability applies to paragraph (3)©.

Read it and weep. What's next – a friendly ramp check at the end of every flight; or, a hi-viz jacket with a target placed toward your nether regions – for ease of aiming?

First response – tell 'em to duck off – but you cannot. Bear in mind – one hour late on the deadline and its off to federal court – strict liability – no excuses. Even if you mange to convince the judge (yes a real one) that you have acted 'in good faith' – the very, very best you can expect is 'no conviction' recorded and court costs. But you will be, forever, a marked target.

Consider the language carefully selected – scary ain't it. Fear not; it is but the death throes of a foul beast; lashing out in it's pain and panic. A mad, tormented beast thrashing around – uncaring of what damage it does as it's unlimited power wanes. CASA may well have, once again, decided to 'stamp' it's authority and demonstrate that 'they' have a gods gifted right to do whatever, whenever, to whoever they feel like deserves it (or not). Problem is – they can; and, guess who allowed these rules to be passed without let, hindrance or debate – you guessed it.

Now, the violence inherent in the system is revealed; the target a bunch of volunteer pilots who are (or were) happy to be useful, have a purpose and spend their own dollars to meet a community need. Now an identified target to enforce the notion that CASA can and will do exactly as pleases in defence of and to protect their unmitigated powers. This has nothing whatsoever to do with 'safety' and everything to do with protection – no, idiots - not yours.

A disgusting letter; writ by megalomaniacs, produced by a ministerial protection racket – signed by an ex spook turned CASA hit man (for shame). That letter, standing alone, more than any other deed, action or word, clarifies just how defunct and dysfunctional CASA has been allowed to become. Ruled by lunacy, that rule now enforced by has been spooks and failed coppers. Great situation we've allowed to develop through our silence and acquiescence.

Who's to blame – Oh 'we' are M'lud – no excuses there. Strict liability does apply to that.

Now; I seriously need a drink - “yes please – same again”.............