It would seem to me as professionals reading the new regs first hand is a better approach than relying on forums,
Have to disagree with that.
Back in the good old days when we had meetings every 3 months at AF with CASA, AirServices, ATSB and BOM, any new legislation was subject to a lot of scrutiny by CFIs and CP based in SE Qld.
We could pick the legislation to pieces, suggest changes or get clarifications if needed. If the FOIs could not supply an answer, they would go further up the ladder and get an answer that would be presented at the next meeting.
The meetings often had the person who was the Project Leader to give a first hand account on the why and wherefores of the legislation.
We also had the chance to speak one-on-one to voice concerns specific to your operation of qualifications.
Reading a publication on the web and then getting advice or clarification from an individual FOI is a recipe for disaster. You will get as many variations in advice as the numbers of FOIs in CASA.
Forums where CASA just present a PP show with no opportunity for feedback and response are a waste of time.