Dick,
Yes, I still support that we move forward with safety and offer a MSA service to IFR when in IMC in radar covered airspace. Happens in the USA and Canada and we have a similar wealth so why not.
We will do it after a jet hits a mountain close to Proserpine - so why not do it before the accident.
If you didn't already know, the MSAWS is part of the FIS and can be provided by ATC in every type of airspace.
EGPWS is now fitted to all big machines. It does the job without human interference. If you are now going to tell the airlines they will have to fork out millions for extra ATC sectors to monitor and run the MSAWS as well, I expect they will not be happy. But hang on, that will be good for the ATC managers; more bonuses!
AsA changed the airspace back after the Launy airprox. Why are you trying to go back to E when the message is clear?
Using your words, "when Bloggs has a near miss (or worse) at Broome with a VFR overflying, not talking to anyone in E, we will change the airspace to C or D - so why not do it before the accident?".