One has to ask the question, what is the CAsA board for?
Other than providing a place at the trough for political appointees.
Thats exactly how it works, particularly in government departments. Most Board positions are quite simply a 'reward', a nicely remunerated 'thank you' for providing armoured protection to the bureaucracies over the years - covering mistakes, polishing turds, writing glowing reports, kissing babies and PM's asses, that sort of stuff. Many Board members have come through PMC and are associate professors and other highly educated 'bull**** artists' who have succinctly learned the art of smoke and mirrors and spin.....Yes indeed, a Board position is a delicacy, a juicy taxpayer funded reward for many years of service protecting their political masters from falling on axes.
On a lighter note, Mr Hawk's bio makes interesting reading. Otherwise for those of you well versed in the game called 'Australian politics' you will understand only too well why he pops up on Board after Board.