It would appear AVM (retired) Skidmore does not support a General Aviation revival, and does not wish to associate with civilian aircraft owners and pilots.
Perhaps AVM (retired) Skidmore subscribes to CAsA policy captured so eloquently by that immovable granite figure from the iron ring who famously stated "the only aircraft flying in Australia should be RPT" or RAAF", with a proviso that the policy be changed to read the RAAF and RPT flown by ex RAAF pilots.
Perhaps someone could convince him that he should disassociate himself altogether from aviation and resign. Does he really want his legacy to be tarnished with the McCormack mantel?
His nickname could be the Whimpering Skull.