Bring it on! The experience requirements would increase and we wouldn't be having these arguments because the inexperienced expats would not get a look in. Then a proper expat package could be paid, to proper expats, the way it used to be. We can only dream.
CRW, please explain how working with the AOA would increase the experience requirements. Are you trying to discourage those who are considering a job with Cathay from consulting the only organization that can officially represent them? Cathay has been hiring locals with 0 hours for many years. What is your definition of a "proper" expat? Give me a good logical arguments for what you're saying.