Could it be that the punters dissatisfaction in democracies around the world with their ruling elite, is a direct result of the rule of the regulator?
Maybe this is reflected in voting patterns both here and in Europe where fringe radical parties are increasingly being voted for, because of general frustration by the people that their voices are not being heard or ignored.
A warning for the Miniscule perhaps?, well maybe not, he's just fence sitting till retirement so why would he care, but for sure his successor.
CAsA rules by regulation, they are misusing this power,
They are not consulting all those they regulate,
They ignore the wishes and opinions of those they regulate. Those people have most of the experience, knowledge and expertise and they are cynically ignored!!
The GA industry is in its death throes, regional Airlines have their back to the wall, The majors? well QANTAS could be said to be a basket case, but it aint just bad management that's bringing them down, Air New Zealand manages to turn a profit, but their cost base is so much lower because of sensible regulations.
If CAsA is allowed to continue as they are, the Australian people may start asking why their airfares are the highest in the world, as they were back in the two airline days, and why they cant understand a word of what the guy in the front is saying on the PA, or the cabin crew for that matter.