The MOU between the Bureau and the regulator see here:
http://www.atsb.gov.au/media/1371655/mou_atsb-casa.pdf ........is yet another example of an impressive, glossy, fluffy, feel good, government agency document!
Yet there is the typical (buried) 'get out of jail free card', subpara 2.5 reads...
2.5 The ATSB and CASA will seek to uphold the values of this MoU and fulfill their respective commitments. However, both organizations acknowledge that this MoU is not legally binding and that nothing in this MoU can legally restrict the statutory duties, discretions and powers of
either organization under relevant legislation.
So you can see the internal memo....." To all operational staff, if you see a copy of the MoU between the ATSB and CASA in the vicinity of the Ops department offices, please use and dispose of in the 'Authority' approved manner...ps please use the bottom floor toilet block as we have had some issues with the plumbing"....
