Sadly YPJT,
I think that the 'knee-jerk,' as some have described it, has been a result of the constant pressure and scare-tactics over years and years, which has included media manipulation and half truths (in my opinion) that the regular dumb-ass just sucks up as fact.
The need to 'do something' has overridden some form of measured response, because the regulator has been hounded by those with access to both the media and the (ignorant) pollies.
A previous transport minister is a case in point. Not a clue, but swallowed rubbish from a few vested interests. My opinion is that this put intolerable pressure on the regulator, diverted resources and, ultimately, delayed the regulatory reform program.
New boy comes in and has to 'do something.' And gets it wrong.
Personally, I wouldn't like his job. Expected to get instant results in an industry that is replete with egos, influence and political ignorance.
I feel sorry for the bloke.