It would appear Darwin is not the sole domain of idiocy in the ranks of ATC.
After a close-call-that-wasn't at Cooly today, we have an
Airservices spokeswoman come out with this pearler:
Originally Posted by Airservices Australia
...loss of separation assurances were commonplace in Australian aviation and generally of no concern.
Just because they're common doesn't mean they're of no concern you peckerhead.