High risk business.
The NDB mystery is a mere Bagatelle. What a tangle, it must be one, if not the greatest legal nightmares in history. The vexed question – Who's land is Bankstown airport?.
There is great debate, some say Commonwealth others, are equally adamant that it belongs to the State. It is way above my pitiful sum of legal knowledge; the latest 'argument' thrown into the mix is that it has, for many years, been Commonwealth 'policy' to frame lease agreements in the 'language' of the State concerned, which seems to make good sense for translation and other practical purposes. But when it comes to 'development' outside the sprit and intent of the Airports Act, the devil most certainly resides in the detail and lengthy, drawn out legal debate seems inevitable, to avoid the spectre of liability.
I don't mind that too much, before development starts, but it is concerning that a flood plane has been 'tampered' with and there is some doubt that the land fill used to do so is acceptable for the purpose. It's bad enough that someone's home which had not previously been flooded has the carpets ruined and the house is full of mud, but if that mud turns out to dangerous or harmful, what then?
I wonder if we have the luxury of long, complex legal debate spanning a decade to resolve the matter? I even wonder if the time required for a 'study' and analysis is available, given that even if there is only a remote possibility that property may be damaged or people being placed in jeopardy exists someone is going to be sued. In practical terms, should it be ruled that the proposed rape of Bankstown airport be stopped; at least until we can say, for certain sure it's safe to continue. I do wonder who will be ultimately liable, Commonwealth, State or developer for any or all of the consequences, should things go awry. It's as clear as the Georges river mud at present.
Perhaps the Murky Machiavellian crew can answer those questions at Estimates, if the questions are asked. May have to drag Dolan in for a short session of Q&A, seems he too was involved 'in the beginning'. What a mess... / -... -.-
The NDB mystery is a mere Bagatelle. What a tangle, it must be one, if not the greatest legal nightmares in history. The vexed question – Who's land is Bankstown airport?.
There is great debate, some say Commonwealth others, are equally adamant that it belongs to the State. It is way above my pitiful sum of legal knowledge; the latest 'argument' thrown into the mix is that it has, for many years, been Commonwealth 'policy' to frame lease agreements in the 'language' of the State concerned, which seems to make good sense for translation and other practical purposes. But when it comes to 'development' outside the sprit and intent of the Airports Act, the devil most certainly resides in the detail and lengthy, drawn out legal debate seems inevitable, to avoid the spectre of liability.
I don't mind that too much, before development starts, but it is concerning that a flood plane has been 'tampered' with and there is some doubt that the land fill used to do so is acceptable for the purpose. It's bad enough that someone's home which had not previously been flooded has the carpets ruined and the house is full of mud, but if that mud turns out to dangerous or harmful, what then?
I wonder if we have the luxury of long, complex legal debate spanning a decade to resolve the matter? I even wonder if the time required for a 'study' and analysis is available, given that even if there is only a remote possibility that property may be damaged or people being placed in jeopardy exists someone is going to be sued. In practical terms, should it be ruled that the proposed rape of Bankstown airport be stopped; at least until we can say, for certain sure it's safe to continue. I do wonder who will be ultimately liable, Commonwealth, State or developer for any or all of the consequences, should things go awry. It's as clear as the Georges river mud at present.
Perhaps the Murky Machiavellian crew can answer those questions at Estimates, if the questions are asked. May have to drag Dolan in for a short session of Q&A, seems he too was involved 'in the beginning'. What a mess... / -... -.-