For the Politically Savvy.
Only if 24 years ago counts as ‘not all that long ago’.
When the Civil Aviation Act came into force on 15 June 1988, section 12 said:
Original Civil Aviation Act: Civil Aviation Act 1988
Back then, there was no Board.
Then a Board was introduced.
Then the Board was abolished.
Now the Board has been reinstated.
All of those changes were made to improve CASA’s governance, of course.
When the Civil Aviation Act came into force on 15 June 1988, section 12 said:
12. (1) The Minister may give the Authority written directions as to the performance of its functions.
(2) Directions as to the performance of the regulatory functions shall be only of a general nature.
(3) Particulars of any directions given in a financial year shall be included in the annual report of the Authority for that year.
(2) Directions as to the performance of the regulatory functions shall be only of a general nature.
(3) Particulars of any directions given in a financial year shall be included in the annual report of the Authority for that year.
Back then, there was no Board.
Then a Board was introduced.
Then the Board was abolished.
Now the Board has been reinstated.
All of those changes were made to improve CASA’s governance, of course.
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Much appreciated.
With apologies to those who can't or don't like it; but-
Great work CP and LS – wooden head and pathway home much lighter now. 
Cheers.
Hamlet: Swear by my sword
Never to speak of this that you have heard.
Ghost: [Beneath] Swear by his sword.
Hamlet: Well said, old mole, canst work i' th' earth so fast?
A worthy pioner! Once more remove, good friends.
Horatio: O day and night, but this is wondrous strange!
Hamlet: And therefore as a stranger give it welcome.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Never to speak of this that you have heard.
Ghost: [Beneath] Swear by his sword.
Hamlet: Well said, old mole, canst work i' th' earth so fast?
A worthy pioner! Once more remove, good friends.
Horatio: O day and night, but this is wondrous strange!
Hamlet: And therefore as a stranger give it welcome.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Cheers.
Last edited by Kharon; 1st Jun 2012 at 09:17.
As an example of how Government works take the revelations that came out of the 4 corners 'People Smugglers' investigation last night, 04/06/2012 i.e. "Smugglers Paradise":
Smugglers' Paradise - Australia - Four Corners
....media inquiries of the relevant ministries..that is the Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Immigration, Attorney General, PM etc. These Ministers then circle the wagons and defer to the AFP i.e. they carry the can and defend the interests of the Ministers!
This government agency then mans the water cannons and areas of risk (possible breaches like the drawbridges or overhead hatches) and put out the following spin:
This hopefully quells the masses concerns and provides a necessary diversion, while they mount a counter insurgency plan....and so it goes till Government declares business as usual!
Smugglers' Paradise - Australia - Four Corners
....media inquiries of the relevant ministries..that is the Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Immigration, Attorney General, PM etc. These Ministers then circle the wagons and defer to the AFP i.e. they carry the can and defend the interests of the Ministers!
This government agency then mans the water cannons and areas of risk (possible breaches like the drawbridges or overhead hatches) and put out the following spin:
Media statement: AFP response to reporting on people smuggling matters
Release Date: Monday, June 04 2012, 07:55 PM
People smuggling is a very serious crime and the Australian Federal Police treat it very seriously.
Since September 2008, 14 alleged organisers have been arrested which includes five organisers who have been sentenced to up to seven years imprisonment and the other alleged organisers are before the court.
The most recent arrests occurred in March this year when four alleged Australian based organisers were arrested.
The AFP does not confirm or deny who it does or does not investigate.
The AFP works collaboratively with foreign and domestic law enforcement partners to combat people smuggling in the region.
The AFP takes this crime type seriously and is committed to targeting those who organise, participate in and benefit from people smuggling activities in Australia and overseas.
It would not be appropriate for the AFP to comment further on operational activity, intelligence and methodologies as it may jeopardise ongoing matters.
The AFP assesses all information on its merit in relation to possible investigations into people smuggling.
Media enquiries
AFP National Media Team
Phone: (02) 6131 6333
Release Date: Monday, June 04 2012, 07:55 PM
People smuggling is a very serious crime and the Australian Federal Police treat it very seriously.
Since September 2008, 14 alleged organisers have been arrested which includes five organisers who have been sentenced to up to seven years imprisonment and the other alleged organisers are before the court.
The most recent arrests occurred in March this year when four alleged Australian based organisers were arrested.
The AFP does not confirm or deny who it does or does not investigate.
The AFP works collaboratively with foreign and domestic law enforcement partners to combat people smuggling in the region.
The AFP takes this crime type seriously and is committed to targeting those who organise, participate in and benefit from people smuggling activities in Australia and overseas.
It would not be appropriate for the AFP to comment further on operational activity, intelligence and methodologies as it may jeopardise ongoing matters.
The AFP assesses all information on its merit in relation to possible investigations into people smuggling.
Media enquiries
AFP National Media Team
Phone: (02) 6131 6333
