Stig, Kim,

As I recall, the submission had a number of contributors - myself and other
included. It was circulated to all members with the request to indicate any
items they disagree with. To my knowledge, every issue raised by members of
the Association was incorporated in the submission.

If you believe the DIA is not the peak body for Australian registrars, I
would be very happy to learn which body is as I'd like to join. In fact, it
is the peak body and the only such contender to my knowledge. It has
membership from an overwhelming majority of .au accredited registrars and
auDA's attempts to discredit it are foolhardy and unconstructive. If auDA is
to be taken at its word, then it should be supporting the DIA as a single,
clear voice for the industry.

The reality is that despite comments from auDA that it would welcome such a
body, it does not. Why? Perhaps because the DIA is somewhat critical of
auDA. The reality is that auDA does not want a single clear voice from
registrars, because as a result it may have to listen to our concerns.

Regards,

Larry


-----Original Message-----
From: dns-bounces+larry.bloch=netregistry.com.au§dotau.org
[mailto:dns-bounces+larry.bloch=netregistry.com.au§dotau.org] On Behalf Of
Kim Davies
Sent: Tuesday, 13 March 2007 6:14
To: Stig Hartleigh
Cc: dns§dotau.org
Subject: Re: [DNS] DCITA review of .au

Quoting Stig Hartleigh on Monday March 12, 2007:
| 
| BO advised that the DIA is a NSW incorporated association set up by 
| Vic Cinc of Enetica, and that the DIA submission to DCITA was written by
Vic Cinc.
| Membership of the DIA is by invitation. Whilst it is possible that the 
| DIA may become a registrar peak body in future, it does not perform 
| this role at this stage.'

Perhaps Vic, or someone else involved, could clarify what _is_ the role of
the "Domain Industry Association", if not to represent registrars?

kim
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