We have two professional photography bodies in Australia. ACMP and AIPP

I am not a member of either. I am interested in the pro/con of each (without getting into a slanging match).

Are you a member of one or both?

What benefits does membership lead to?

Why don't they merge?
Surely a single professional voice would be better for lobbying the Govt etc.
(If this is too much of a can of worms - then don't air dirty laundy on AP )