ATSB:
"For the foreseeable future, we will be able to undertake fewer investigations and we will need to carefully consider and constrain the scope of investigations initiated. Our capacity for industry engagement will be limited and the timeliness of the completion of some of the investigations currently under way will be an ongoing challenge."
Translation:
"We have been directed to avoid controversy, synchronise our reports with the wishes of the Government, The Department, CASA and Air Services and above all avoid any criticism of their management.
That is what the words "carefully consider and constrain" mean in our press release - considered and constrained not to rock the boat.
The bit about "industry engagement" means that we won't answer your questions or discuss any misgivings you may have about our actions.
Our excuse for this dereliction of duty is that we don't have enough money to do our job properly.
Needless to say, we will broadcast any confidences you may wish to "confidentially" report to us to anyone in Government who wants to know who you are.".