A classic example of Iron Ring speak:
From the CASA minutes of the Regional Aviation Safety Forum (RASF) meeting held 7Oct2014. (from their web page)
7. Regional Airspace and Procedures Advisory Committee (RAPAC) – Radio Calls Issue
Mr Ward (CASA) facilitated a discussion on issues surrounding radio calls at non-controlled aerodromes not marked on charts. This had been raised at a recent RAPAC meeting in Victoria. Mr Ward (CASA) advised that the changes to the AIP were recently made to clarify and align procedures with the legislation. The issue of area frequency versus Multicom was discussed amongst members and no safety issues were raised. Mr Cromarty (CASA) advised members that this type of issue is not one for RAPAC as it is not an airspace issue but rather a pilot (frequency) issue. Mr Thorpe updated the members on the discussion that was held at the Victorian RAPAC meeting in relation to this issue. Ms Bailey (RA-Aus) advised she would take the opportunity to raise this matter with the RA-Aus CFI’s at their upcoming conference in November 2014 and relay any information back to CASA if required.
This shows that those in that level of management have very little idea of what goes on in the real world, and it seems they don't really care.
If this matter is not for the RAPACs then what world are these people on?
It seems also that the various divisions within are not talking to one another either, otherwise they might have put forward the change to the RAPACs for discussion. But from the above seems the OAR did not like or want that.
So what are they afraid of? True and open consultation maybe ????