A practical test of theory..Now imminent.
A short while ago, the BRB postulated the notion that through the SoE, supported by the DPM, the DAS was appointed and given the tools to bring balance and reason to the way CASA operate. The Buckley saga is but one of many serious case histories which are not generally known or discussed; all history now, but valid testament to the dire need for serious internal reform of CASA. The opening paragraph of Glen's post - HERE- on the UP was written and predicted by the BRB some 18 months ago. The BRB version was then, and is now, almost word perfect:-
Glen_B - "After 3 years of investigating, the Ombudsman’s Office is unable to investigate allegations against an individual, such as an allegation against a CASA employee, and that needs to be directed to the CASA Industry Complaints Commissioner."
Many have trodden down the weary pathway leading to the Ombudsman's offices; many have patiently waited for the response; many have received, eventually, the same advice. Those 'of the Many' have who have beaten a pathway to the ICC's cupboard have been provided a similar response - " Sorry, can't help you directly, I have sent it along to the 'Ethics Committee, up to them now" etc. There are no prizes for guessing 'who' is on that committee - Ayup, 'tis the same motley crew which created the shit cart parked at the door of the complainant. This is moment when the embuggered realise just how truly buggered they are.
Has that changed? - Well, we shall see. In Glen's post we find the following paragraph:-
Glen_B " - Then the phone rings. It’s the Office of the Deputy PM, and someone very senior. They were aware of the leaflets I was distributing. Let anything let me say that what followed was the most encouraging conversation I have had in over three years. Whilst I don’t want to preempt anything, I do believe that Office will “get to the bottom of it”, and that the Deputy PM would be involved. It was extremely encouraging.
"Extremely encouraging" - Indeed it is; and it warrants close scrutiny. The result will clearly define if any real and meaningful changes have occurred within the top layers of the CASA deniable accountability confection. As I have banged on about for donkey's years - if the truth behind some of the CASA acts of unmitigated bastardy, operational ignorance and technical/legal incompetence is ever made public - the nation would be shocked. I'd settle for a quiet cull; and sound management.
Sunfish - "Glen, don't you dare stop doing what ever you are doing until you NOW get a meeting with CASA and a written plan of how CASA is going to resolve this matter. The difference between NOW and a few weeks ago is that the Board and DAS are NOW empowered by the Government to resolve the matter.
Aye, Sunny and Sandy - both spot on. Hang in there Glen, not just for you but for the industry.
Toot - toot.
A short while ago, the BRB postulated the notion that through the SoE, supported by the DPM, the DAS was appointed and given the tools to bring balance and reason to the way CASA operate. The Buckley saga is but one of many serious case histories which are not generally known or discussed; all history now, but valid testament to the dire need for serious internal reform of CASA. The opening paragraph of Glen's post - HERE- on the UP was written and predicted by the BRB some 18 months ago. The BRB version was then, and is now, almost word perfect:-
Glen_B - "After 3 years of investigating, the Ombudsman’s Office is unable to investigate allegations against an individual, such as an allegation against a CASA employee, and that needs to be directed to the CASA Industry Complaints Commissioner."
Many have trodden down the weary pathway leading to the Ombudsman's offices; many have patiently waited for the response; many have received, eventually, the same advice. Those 'of the Many' have who have beaten a pathway to the ICC's cupboard have been provided a similar response - " Sorry, can't help you directly, I have sent it along to the 'Ethics Committee, up to them now" etc. There are no prizes for guessing 'who' is on that committee - Ayup, 'tis the same motley crew which created the shit cart parked at the door of the complainant. This is moment when the embuggered realise just how truly buggered they are.
Has that changed? - Well, we shall see. In Glen's post we find the following paragraph:-
Glen_B " - Then the phone rings. It’s the Office of the Deputy PM, and someone very senior. They were aware of the leaflets I was distributing. Let anything let me say that what followed was the most encouraging conversation I have had in over three years. Whilst I don’t want to preempt anything, I do believe that Office will “get to the bottom of it”, and that the Deputy PM would be involved. It was extremely encouraging.
"Extremely encouraging" - Indeed it is; and it warrants close scrutiny. The result will clearly define if any real and meaningful changes have occurred within the top layers of the CASA deniable accountability confection. As I have banged on about for donkey's years - if the truth behind some of the CASA acts of unmitigated bastardy, operational ignorance and technical/legal incompetence is ever made public - the nation would be shocked. I'd settle for a quiet cull; and sound management.
Sunfish - "Glen, don't you dare stop doing what ever you are doing until you NOW get a meeting with CASA and a written plan of how CASA is going to resolve this matter. The difference between NOW and a few weeks ago is that the Board and DAS are NOW empowered by the Government to resolve the matter.
Aye, Sunny and Sandy - both spot on. Hang in there Glen, not just for you but for the industry.
Toot - toot.