|> -----Original Message-----
|> From: Cate Coorey [mailto:catecoorey§bigpond.com]
|> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 1:58 PM
|> To: dns§auda.org.au
|> Subject: Re: [DNS] re-delegation of .au
|>
|>
|>
|> >I think what Chris means is that a number of auDA people (including all
|> >auDA staff) have been in Stockholm for the ICANN meeting, so
|> it may take
|> >a little time for them to return to Australia and give more detailed
|> >information about this topic.  I would hope that more details would be
|> >available early next week.
|>
|> Thanks for that, I understand the delay now ( and why auDA fees
|> are $100. )

I'm afraid I can't understand why the membership fee is so high.  The fee
of $100 would appear to be a real barrier to participation.  Personally I
do not see any value in paying to share my expertise and/or
knowledge/experience.  I see no reason why auDA can't be self funding from
the services it provides and that participation at the member level with
regard to policy and working groups shouldn't be fee free.

Darryl (Dassa) Lynch.