I think you will find the criticism is directed at the ruling encumbants not AOPA.
I suggest you read the link, (below again);
http://www.aph.gov.au/hansard/joint/commttee/J8905.pdf
and play "pick the fibs"
Colonel, Sir, your link won't work!
Woomera
click on Obiwan post 5 back, his works.
col.