Geeze, if I was still in GA I'd certainly put in that hard earned $5000 it took me three years to save working two jobs, 70 hour weeks, having no life etc. so some bloke like Paul Stoddart could start up an airline and then take the money and run if and when it all fell over.
How much money do you think GA pilots have? If this is a serious question from someone involved with this organisation, I'd take a good look at exactly what your business plan is if you need the pittance that most GA pilots have to reach the required level of working capital. If you're that close to the line, forget it. Another nail in the coffin of conditions in Australia.