The problem folks is that CASA is now under the control of lawyers, and the lawyers main game is to ensure their employment by frightening the hell out of their prey.
They do this by the simple act of asserting that their prey is at risk and liable for all sorts of torts or potentially guilty of all sorts of crimes if they do not employ the lawyer to protect them.
It is plainly obvious by the way the regulations are written:
"all aviation is prohibited......unless, except"
Hence the medical regulations which state that "a certificate must not be issued....unless, except".
Hence the ridiculous standards of proof required to satisfy the lawyers that you are not an alcoholic, terminally ill, crazy or a junkie, or all four.
These proofs are designed to ensure that absolutely no liability can accrue to any CASA employee, CASA, the Department, the Minister and the Government of the day.
Which begs the question: why do we employ these parasites if not to produce a risk management strategy where risk is consistently matched with the associated costs?
The outcome of the current Avmed situation is arguably to make us less safe.