It was common practice to issue a OCTA licence once. Mostly because the applicant had a bad time of it. There was the opportunity to do a CTR endorsement later if they wished. A lot just learnt to get on with life outside and fly in the other 6 million sq Kilometers of Australia. I suppose the RA-Aus CTR proposal will include this option.
As for radio proceedure, can someone confirm that one needs a licence of some type to operate an airborne radio. Used to be a Flight Radio Operators Licence and Certificate of proficiency. I wonder are mine still current?
The issue of these required one to be proficient in its use. The lack of proficiency would again point to a breakdown in proceedures in either training or regulation.
Joker 10;
I think you mean infamous. Couldn't be bothered looking.