The Industry problems with DOT/CASA will only be solved when we get a Minister for Transport (or even better a Minister for Civil Aviation ) that is appointed because of his/her ability and understanding of aviation.
This will never happen as long as the Libs/Nats continue appoint a Nat who is a farmer, whose interest and expertise is in exporting rural produce. As well Labor always appoints a Minister who is from a noise impacted electorate and whose interest and expertise is in getting re elected and/or holding airport seats for Labor.
History shows that these 2 criteria have been used by both parties, vitually since we lost a dedicated Minister for Civil Aviation.The downhill slide of aviation in this country also mirrors the time since we had a dedicated Minister.
Wunwing
Last edited by Wunwing; 11th Sep 2014 at 01:03.