Both model aircraft sites likely do operate under advisory circular 8.2 & 8.3
It is worth noting however that advisory circular 8.2.1 does state -
8.2 Finding Model Flying Sites for Model Aircraft
8.2.1 The operator of a model aircraft weighing over 100 grams is required to obtain
permission before flying a model above 400 ft AGL within controlled airspace or within 3
nautical miles of an aerodrome.
While this rule means that a model aircraft may be flown
above 400 ft AGL clear of these areas, there are advantages in seeking approval for a
permanent model aircraft operating area. Publication of the details of a model aircraft
operating area means that other users of airspace will be advised where there is potential
for conflict with model aircraft.
As for the chap or chapess flying the quadcopter over Q1, C LL there is 1500....and he is below that.....C LL SFC does not occur until around Miami...he is also around 9.76 NM from the threshold of RWY 14 OOL...and thus under part 8.2.1 Is allowed high than 400ft AGL as he is more than 3 x the required distance from an aerodrome.....and below 1500.....
8.2.2 goes on to state - 8.2.2 Try to fly at a site which is already established rather than trying to obtain
individual permission.
No need to obtain individual permission if adhering to point 8.2.1...
Actually point 8.2.1 goes further to say -
While this rule means that a model aircraft may be flown
above 400 ft AGL clear of these areas,
there are advantages in seeking approval for a
permanent model aircraft operating area
Interestingly no mention of what those advantages are....but I guess they are an advantage to CASA by being able to add a little paper plane icon with the letter M next to it on a VTC..and the advantage is.....Ops limited to 400ft AGL.
No mention of the (no doubt) disadvantages of working inside a (likely) highly politicised club environment, with all the attendant would be policemen involved...