Once again for all to hear - the Tower did not "own" the airspace on that day or any day.
Thats not correct Dick, the controllers regularly "combine in the tower" at all bases, at different times and have done for many years. Willy combines on weekends, so does Townsville and every where else that I have worked.
Its called flexibility. It happens because the Approach cell is located with the Tower and Defence controllers still hold endorsements in both elements. Something AsA ditched years ago.
This one is a beauty;
Because change is resisted and in some places tower controllers are looked down upon by radar controllers and that can result in the tower controllers not being given the extra airspace and responsibility that could facilitate efficient operations.
What a load of CRAP. Doesnt happen when you all hold the same ratings. That really shows me that you have NFI about ATC and your above statement pisses me off. That would be like accusing you of being a lesser pilot, because you fly helicopters.
You still haven't answered any of my earlier questions !