From my armchair, and I believe the Pilots did an excellent job considering the circumstances.
Cloud on the TAf with 600 ft even though sct should be a warning to avoid especially without an ILS.
The companies and CASA allow domestic Aircraft to operate without an alternate subject to WX requirements.
As ADL did not require an Alternate until arrival then obviously an Autoland (in hindsight) was a better option and a correct outcome as an alternate was never planned for and also in hindsight was not the safest option.
The companies and CASA are mostly to blame , the Pilots dealt with the situation very well , a minima bust was inevitable through no fault of their own, I think an ILS is better for the situation in all cases.
Also because somebody diverts somewhere it may not be the correct choice for the next guy too, different fuel states etc...(the follow like sheep scenario I am not saying this is what happened but it is worth mentioning) .
Last edited by Rabbitwear; 19th Jul 2013 at 00:37.