So, So guess what he said?
Dear Mr Buckley,
Thank you for your email.
I have reviewed the video testimony of my appearance on Tuesday afternoon and advise that I responded appropriately to the question from Senator McDonald: “Is it correct that there’s been a settlement made with Mr Buckley recently?”.
My response: “Senator, partially. There has been no settlement made. Mr Buckley put in a complaint about a CASA officer with regard to defamation and said that the CASA officer defamed him. CASA’s lawyers, because we have external lawyers acting on our behalf because it’s a liability for CASA, offered a small settlement to Mr Buckley and he declined. That is the only settlement matter that I am aware of.”
This was a direct response to a direct question regarding a settlement.
There were no questions asked around other matters, including those currently with the Commonwealth Ombudsman.
I was prepared to answer any questions regarding your numerous assertions and allegations, had such questions been raised. They were not.
Regards
Shane
Shane Carmody
CEO and Director of Aviation Safety
Civil Aviation Safety Authority