Hi AloPhysio,
Thanks for the support. I have made my opinions known to the APA quite strongly over a number of years. This has resulted in the APA (via David Malone) insisting that all my mail be directed to him for comment, and that other staff are not to comment to me (re compensable body issues). I believe that I am the only member in Australia treated in this manner. A worrying trend has emerged, as reported in the latest article in the APA magazine InFocus, written by David Malone. He has stated that from next year the APA intends to undertake ' a strict compliance and a firm approach to rescinding APA membership when necessary'.
As a member that has experienced the weight of censorship intrusion via restricted commentary access to representatives, I am concerned that the APA will begin to cull members providing criticism. Very worrying.
Watch this space, as I could be the first person to have the new policy implemented, should I continue to be an active member and state my views in an open and constructive manner.
Comments are invited.
MrPhysio