I believe that the election result will only lead to even more tautological nonsense for poor Glen. It’s a new elected zoo and new faces for Glen to focus his efforts on. However the downside of this election result is that none of the new mob campaigned on aviation matters. To be more blunt, the newly minted trough swillers are mostly impotent and uneducated on aviation matters. Well, Albo did win some praise for their useless and senseless ‘white paper’ which did nothing for the actual industry, but apart from that, nothing else has been achieved.
The Senate will be filled with a mash up of pot smokers, environmental zealots, and those whose only driver in life is pushing the barrow of transgender people and women. There will be no time for trivial aviation matters brought forth by a member of the community. Hell no, our newly elected ones will be busy consuming tea and scones at old peoples homes, having new business cards printed up, arranging family tours of their new offices and spending time thumbing through their ‘How to rort and reap rich rewards from the taxpayer’ handbook that they will have all received.
Labor will no doubt shaft some Departmental secretaries that were Liberal ‘mates rates’ appointments, however the CASA CEO will stay put. The fear of and mystique of aviation will remain strong through the halls of Parliament House, and our honourable ones will be too scared to even poke the CASA beast with a long handled broom. It will certainly be BAU with our Regulator. Don’t be surprised if you see a return of Mike Mrdak into a more senior and visible role.
As always Glen, best wishes and best of luck with your ongoing endeavours.