Thankyou Ned,
I think that we are all a bit shell shocked at the moment re Mark etc..
With the fullness of time we will consider your suggestions, There are many derivatives of the problems that you hint at which need to be fleshed out.
The discussion on the Hems think tank thread for example typify your concerns greatly. What does go on in the field? and, can it be represented, by a quorum at ministerial level without perjury?
I think that this is the dilemma that agencies have when representation presents itself and that industries have yet to address. (not just ours)
No doubt the example given, AAAA is erstwhile, its rep (Phil Hurst) is recognisable as, as good a CEO's that you will get on OZ industry rep matters, (regardless of the industry) but? do they address matters to the honesty of the lobbied position??
Is this the problem with the HEMS debate at the moment?
I'll leave that one there, but once again thankyou for your kind words and as you know, anything that you suggest I shall give strong consideration to.
Regartding Rosemarie, I am indeed sorry that the agreed direction did not work out for the better, I know and respect her talent as a driver, (I really couldn't say otherwise for reasons that I'll keep to myself for now) but I am sorry that HHA has drowned. Perhaps your suggestion of a broader repesented group may be a much better. idea. I would be keen to hear more endorsement of it.
BTW, I realy enjoyed the Rugby League tonight. Great Stuff.
Perhaps the Rugby Union guys had better shape up or be out moded by the RL. It was really great to see Wayne Bennett bring our the best in your guys. I think the poms had better watch out, no more club finals at Twickenham??
cheers tet