Dick Smith should run for the lower house as a Liberal
In today's Australian there is an article where a recent poll showed that Dick would get 54% of the primary vote over imcumberant Browyn Bishop if he ran.
So Dick why not do a deal with the Liberals, offer to run as a Liberal if you get the Aviation portfolio. Then you can implement your ideals with the backing of a senior ministerial post.
The thought of CASA personal having you as the ultimate power may actually shock them into adopting FAA type responses and actions to Australia's Aviation industry