The taxiway was an accident waiting to happen and I imagine it would have been reported many times, but in typically Australian form, nothing was done until after a serious incident. However, isn't that our job? We are paid the big bucks to mitigate threats. This one was even identified, published and in most companies briefing hotspots is a requirement.
When the system presents a hole, we (flight crew) must fill it. I always think of that scene in Indiana Jones where his sidekick declares that there is nothing to fear and Indy replies with “Thats what scares me”. Just because you can see the terminal doesn’t mean you make a charge for it.