The issue with drones is the first person view and gyro stabilisation means anyone can fly them beyond visual range, with no skill required and at full-size aircraft heights.
I mostly agree, however this change to the regulations will not change this fact.
What this sort of change means is say someone like a builder or real estate agent who wants an aerial photograph of a property can now do it themselves rather than have to pay a RPV commercial operator to take the photos for them. So they can buy a $1500 phantom and throw it in the boot of the car and take their own photos.
This to me seems sensible, in fact I am surprised by CASA with this one.
Although very surprised by the lack of concern here, I'll respectfully acknowledge that this isn't the right audience and leave it be.
I am surprised that you are surprised Andrew. Perhaps by the right audience do you mean that you did not get the response and support that you had hoped for? The world is a funny place is it not.