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Late last year, I proposed to the HGFA to investigate the feasibility of a repeal to the NSW Parks prohibition on hang-gliding and paragliding. This investigation was blocked by the HGFA.

Later, a long list of my official requests under #8.12 for information were all refused (eg: to see our insurance policy, to see site consents, to get meeting agendas, to view meeting minutes, and to get financial information - to name just a few).

This HGFA behavior inspired me to draw up a list of member motions, have them seconded, and officially submitted in April.

The HGFA board then voted to silence me, threatening expulsion from the HGFA should I ever publicly express disapproval of, oppose, or argue against, anything the board or GM do or say on this or any other matter. (April minutes, item 10)

In July, the HGFA disregarded our constitution, and prevented members from seeing or voting on the April motions. My letters to our magazine editor were censored, and a fictitious "expensive legal opinion" was given by HGFA Secretary Paul Coffey by way of excuse.

HGFA President Javier Alvarez publicly responded with a Vitriolic attack when asked to prevent the illegal blocking of member motions.

The result is a fresh submission of new motions. See below.