Not disputing your facts, Peter. Problem is you included only one fact:
37000 divided by 850 equals circa 44.
It's the decision to use that fact on its own that leads to a conclusion of "ignorance". To suggest that CASA only oversees aircrew licences is misleading.
Now that you have parked the Gen Y approach, your argument is stronger indeed. Not sure that you'd get too much support on the 'Dick Smith return' concept.