Telling near-over-reach by Air Commodore in response to question about credibility of sighting. Almost a statement that they wouldn't be allocating all those resources without very good reason- quickly gulped with a glance to the AMSA chief? Did anyone else notice? Did that mean the object is large enough that there is a tiny chance of survivors clinging to it?
I really does seem like a sudden reallocation of assets and a PM announcement would mean they are convinced it is a real lead. A lot of urgency for a couple of 'blobs' in the water.