Perhaps Mr Smith can devote some energy to this one?
You may remember this media release in early March this year:
http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/....asp?id=pr3_06
Part of this read:
Chief Executive Officer Greg Russell said the restructure was transparent to airline and airport customers with no impact on the provision of air traffic control, aviation rescue and fire fighting or technical and engineering services.
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"This restructure process is subjected to rigorous safety analysis and is being scrutinised by the Safety Regulator
That was a nice bit of spin to alleviate any concerns no doubt.
As this is a rumour network - the latest on this 'restructure' (what a lovely un-speak word!) is that the next 'phase' is to reduce the number of Air Traffic Controllers by 20%. This is while numbers are apparently already short on what is required.
It's only a rumour of course, but one wonders what the reaction will be - and what the spin will be this time.
What is most entertaing if this is true is where these numbers will be cut - and who will decide amongst the in excess of 20% who want to jump ship on VR as retirement beckons anyhow! One wonders if the new executive has been sold some 'magic beans' in the way of what new technology promises - and what it can deliver, and most importantly, what it is 'ready' to deliver, safely - and proven.
Interesting times - no pushing at the Exit signs people.