Don. I actually sort of agree with you re the mess.
That's because the NAS reforms were never completed and now have been partially wound back because of ignorance at CASA and the RAAF.
I have said we should go back to the safe but very expensive pre 1990 system or actually complete the proven NAS reforms.
For CASA to mandate ( primarily supported by its ex RAAF personel ) that pilots at non marked aerodromes must give calls on ATC frequencies that are also used for separation purposes is madness. They ignore the advice of every RAPAC in the country.
Gerry. My campaign will be for the sole purpose of saving lives of the pilots you are referring to and others. When an organisation is so lacking in leadership that it can't copy the best from around the world it's clear what is going to happen. All this huge road block airspace is just one example of the incompetence.
I really feel sorry for the RAAF ATCs that they are not allowed to use modern safe procedures and airspace classifications at places like Williamtown.