As a lot have already stated, what Dick is suggesting is completely acheiveable and can be done if the following tasks are completed.
1. A lot more controllers needed (back to FIS and ATCO numbers of another era)
2. Massive improvement in Radar Coverage (Big bucks)
3. Smaller sectors that people can stay on top off.
LHRT- This is a bit harse.
If you as a controller are so over worked and so hard done by and the glass is really that half empty, find another job that brings you happiness.
Its not as easy as just enabling software. If there is no coverage, there is no coverage and therefore no radar service. The boys and girls in ASA are only just keeping their heads above the water with what the currently have to do.
An example from a week ago.
ONE controller looking after and area from 45D Sth of Syd, to BIK, under the CB steps, down to Albury,benalla, around to ESL, back up the coast to YMER, YMOR and NWA and up to 45D Sy. SFC to A085 (average). Big backyard for one person to monitor on one screen, lots of coord with all those agencies, A/TAFs,etc etc. In other words bloody busy and wafer thin. Anyone from Central Group care to elaborate or add more!!
Anyway, as others have said already this will cost big bucks but it can be done.
Bigger problem, even if money isn't, is where will the staff come from?
PS; I did hear that ASA will soon be providing straws to staff, to allow overtime and breathing to occur concurrently.