cpd,
Yes, AOAC has paid back all its setup expenses. The 20,000/month is irrelevant, no-one is going to accept "members" who's reps don't stand by their agreements.
AOAA is repaying its expenses which are more than AOAC's because the laws are more complex. They are of course already reaping the benefits of Long Service Leave etc so no-one is complaining.
I suspect DD is seen as a "fall guy" for AOAC.