The ATSB is tragic. Resources for 70 investigations against 8300 odd acknowledged 'safety issues'. Thats got to be worth a Royal Commission. Stand alone. All the safety spin in the world and not a feather to fly with.
Bingo !! Rose Thorns nails it one sentence.
The ATSB are getting stretched wider than Lady Gaga on tour !
Australia severely lacks the financial resources and levels of manpower needed to safely, adequately and professionally oversight aviation across all levels, as well as investigate. Mitigation strategy I hear ? This, $$$$$$$$$$$.