Many of us take cheap shots at Asian ATC, in particular Indonesia. They have very poor infrastructure, including radio quality, poor radar coverage, limited ADSB etc etc. despite this, I am no less safe in their hands.
For this type of error to occur in primary Australian airspace with full benefit of radar coverage and ADSB is not acceptable and heads should roll; Be it because of reduced manning levels, poor training or whatever as middle managers chase the elusive KPI's.
To quote that retiring American Pilot of years gone by:
"Second best air traffic controllers in the world".
Unfortunately, the net result will be less track shortening and commonsense as everyone covers their arse but continue taking home some of the most generous salary packages available.
Last edited by The Banjo; 21st Sep 2013 at 02:58.