Sarcs " There is (IMHO) no doubt that the PelAir inquiry, & subsequent report, was the main driver for Truss to instigate the ASRR."
The MH 370 (lost not found) thread has, naturally attracted lots of discussion. There are some clever fellahin trading there, doing some first class 'research', producing 'theories and supporting them with solid logic and 'alternative' evidence. I have been watching the thread develop and some of the 'guff' is fascinating. Over the last few pages there have been 'aspersions' cast over the probity and 'trustworthiness' of the ATSB, by some seemingly sane commentators. This has, if you check the 'time lines' only crept in since Houston departed the fix. Most of the commentators would not be vaguely aware of the domestic issues relating to the ATSB and the Senate inquiry; but, seems the 'clever' folk have started to voice the same doubts expressed by the Senate.
Still, it's only an international forum read by the IOS and insignificant in the great scheme – what only 11,065 posts and 19,070,361 reads. Perhaps some
PR or spin could be provided along with a clear explanation of why 'black boxes' aren't too important, just to save the nations reputation (such as it is)...
Just a passing strange thought.