Stink Finger
What you suggest certainly makes sense.
However, although four sackings are needed,
only two of the offenders have committed criminal offences in pursuit of their sport. (We're talking documented evidence).
The other two are just guilty of misconduct and unethical behaviour including dishonesty.
That behaviour does not warrant sacking, just counselling.
Remember that the two who must be sacked embarked on a deliberate plan,
the other two only complied for reasons of self preservation,
even though they have made absolute
pr#*ks of themselves.
A faint possibility exists that, under proper management and close supervision, they may become credible FOI's.
However, not in the FNQ region, they may have learnt their lesson,
but they need another greatly distanced office in which to reform their behaviour and rebuild trust, confidence and respect.
They also need to understandd that in future they should blow the whistle if co-erced into dirty tricks again.
I'm sure BB will take into account their history and will listen to them if they do become whistle blowers.
The new AM is definitely doing something,
heard a rumour that one of the bastardised is probably being relocated to Cairns,
where he will be most welcomed by the industry there. He is a straight shooter,
and has deserved trust, confidence and respect from the industry.
Another one has resigned and moved to NZ and the other still languishes awaiting a career decision.
As to the new AM, it has already been discussed on proon,
he was handpicked for the most troublesome post in CASA and most likely brought outstanding management skills with him.
He needed to be outstanding to counter the culture and fix it.
And yes, if he achieves what it was that he was tasked to do,
he has an assured career ahead of him and the rewards that go with it.