Interesting that they use the term "current financial members of astronomical societies...". So does this imply that if you join a club later, you will still need to pay a permit? Hopefully not. I wish this was the legislation in Victoria as it would save me quite a bit of money

. I think the outcome is better than I would have expected...so thank your luck stars (sorry couldn't resist the pun

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Let's hope no-one in a club does anything stupid (I doubt very much if they will).