SIUYA – I wouldn't fret too much; the Reg reform boys and girls get a bit 'esoteric' at times, it's just the nature of the beast and it's all good gen, well meant. The Senate inquiry has only touched on reform, but the 'short' inquisition scheduled for 'Ron' should be entertaining. But the issues there are not the main focus of the latest report.
The way the Regs have been used and abused is much more germane– (my self indulgent Sunday word) to the proceedings. Said it before, until the Regs are supported by folk who can 'read' the intent, provide constant application and be trusted not to use any, or all combinations of 'parts cut off as needed' to suit their purpose, then we remain doomed. (Mind you, I'd love to listen to a 4 Dogs v Creamy debate on the subject, with suitable libations provided, it would be worth hearing).
It appears that the Senate have revealed just how deep the selective abuse of 'legal' power is entrenched. "Don't worry – do as I say, we'll bluff and bulldoze our way through": stuff the coroners, shag the courts, bugger the Senate and sod the 'ills of society'. It seems an accepted norm within the ranks of the CASA paymasters that CASA is the all seeing solution to a pagans prayer. Things like this:-.../
DF – Hansard: "In 2010 a review was done into the operations of those two agencies. Of the eight desired outcomes of that review, the committee found that actions by ATSB and CASA failed to deliver against six of the main areas." etc.
then continues:-
DF – Hansard: "They failed to support the adoption of a systemic approach to aviation safety. They failed to promote and conduct ATSB independent no-blame safety investigations and CASA regulatory activities in a manner that assured a clear and publicly perceived distinction between each agency's complementary safety related objectives, as well as CASA's specialised enforcement related obligations; they also failed to avoid to the extent practicable any impediments in the performance of each other's functions. They also failed to acknowledge errors and to be committed in practice to seeking constant improvement. The committee made 26 recommendations to address a number of systemic deficiencies that were identified in both the investigative and regulatory processes but also in funding and reporting.
/...are starting to emerge as the iceberg slowly, but inevitably is revealed. Part of that which may return to haunt both CASA and ATSB has been exposed by the Mildura incident. Much of the first Senate inquiry, which kicked off this thread, was dismissed with a hearty 'White paper wave off'. That was a tactical error in two ways; one, it pissed off the Senators who were seeking to allay some serious, deep concerns; and, two; it high lighted the arrogant, dismissive culture which imagines and encourages the entrenched belief that only CASA can be divinely right, anointed by the gods, to be '
the' ultimate "Safety" authority. Furry muff, it's not quite what they are; however....
As long as the 'willing accomplice' exists and the evil, vindictive, protected species who abuse their power, trust and legislated remit are still swimming about at the shallow end of the gene pool, no amount of well intentioned, regulatory reform will matter.
Well, it is said, the road to hell is paved with good intentions, I say those who'd steal the pavers follow close behind. Check your 6, in the mirror.
Aye, it's all too much for a Sunday; Coffee and: will I have a blueberry muffin or a croissant ???....
