Would appear that there are(is?) two industries, the one Aussie Bob and I operate in and the one the Sunfish et al operate in.
As an amateur with no criminal record, I can't take your observation on trust. There is sufficient evidence via the AAT, Norfolk island and the Forsyth review that suggests that you are in a privileged position.
If i had known when I started what I know now I would never have learned to fly, let alone decided to build an aircraft.