LowNr, thanks for the reply. With regards to TRA approval, I don't think you should say
but TRA ARE approved, authorised and promulgated by ATC
but more they are done by AirServices Australia. The ATC is the last in the heap who reads it and then broadcasts it.
I'm not making excuses, but it is not as simple as it once was.
I understand what you are saying, but again I would point out that there are at least 3 transmissions of hazards and that pilots should, if possible, be monitoring the area frequency at H+15 and H+45, which is when the information is given out.
I know there are about a squillion ways to skin the frequency cat, but it's what we have and we have to work with it. Believe me, ATC aren't overlly thrilled at the way the frequency scheme works. We are there to help if needed, but FlightWatch is the first port-of-call.
Cheers,
NFR.