Damiens comments are, as always, an interesting slant on comments made. As readers can no doubt interpret, he and the APA have a problem accepting critical comment, and are not veiled in attacking members who do so. As Damien states, readers can determine the tone of the postings for themselves. I know that I am far from alone in my beliefs, and strangely I echo the APA in its written intent. It is more the substance of action that is found wanting.
I notice that Damien did not rerspond to a previous members posting asking him to clarify his previous comments, but did respond when the convener of this forum made some statements agreeing with my view.
A pattern is developing where Damien and others within the APA single out my observations. ?raw nerve being hit.
Obviously I do not believe that my comments are misrepresentations of the facts, and resent the implication. As previously stated, members can judge for themselves.
These comments have been written after my post to the new forum topic concerning these issues, as I had not read Damiens response at that time. It is of further interest that the Shadow Minister for WorkCover expressed a view to me that he thought that the APA interpretation of the ACCC issues was spurious.
MrPhysio