Harveygee,
Good question. Actually, the Federal Government (not CASA) appropriated funding in their 2001/2002 Budget for three years seed funding based on a business plan submitted in March last year.
The funding is a reducing amount over three years to assist ASFA achieve self sufficiency in that time. Funding is expected to be achieved through membership and sponsorship. The seed funding will be used to produce the products and services required to assist individuals and organisations achieve the ASFA guidelines.
Currently, Qantas, several aircraft manufacturers and the aviation insurers provide substantial support.
Incentives for membership and funding will come from better insurance risk considerations, preferred employment opportunities and recognition of the ASFA guidelines by the major aviation consumers. BHP Billiton is already an active member of ASFA.