Thanks Lead Balloon - food for thought I am sure - Nothing will work in aviation until such time that the regulator is accountable to industry - period. Only when the regulator is held to account, will balanced and sensible regulation be delivered.
I say again...
A prosperous future for aviation in this country can only be assured through a regulatory framework that is balanced, fair and representative of the needs and aspirations of industry itself. Most importantly, it must be accountable to industry, the people it is there to serve.
Maybe we all need to be reminded that the Safety Regulator is there, elected by the people, for the people...
Its 2016, not 1947. If we are indeed in the ideas boom and Australia is positioning itself for the next 50 years of economic growth and prosperity - then its time we took a good long look at our regulatory framework and how it plays the lead role in advancing aviation and encouraging investment and development.
Or.... we do nothing - and argue from the sidelines. Stick it out with what we have and watch an entire industry collapse around us.