For anyone who entered the current APPA and had paid, even as late as yesterday.

" Australian Institute of Professional Photography Limited
11 November 2021 at 3:28:25 PM AEST
***** as per the FAQ document that was released with the announcement of AIPP's closure, your entry fees will automatically be refunded ASAP and we will cover the cost of the Paypal fees as well so you are not out of pocket in any way."

I have removed the AIPP member's name that was attached to this email they received and replaced it with the *****, for privacy reasons.