That is a real shame Gav but in all honesty, did you expect anything different?  This Expo could have broken down a few barriers but it wasn't to be.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, too many chiefs that think they are "the authority and the voice" of all things pinball and not enough genuine guys running the show.

I really do wish I had the $$$ and skills to put a proper Expo together.  Pinball in Australia is bigger than just 1 or 2 two guys.

I agree that pinball is bigger than one or two guys
But those one or two guys did organize the event and are supplying most of the games. Victorians seem to have trouble organizing a meet

Edit
Yes, I have been welcomed into peoples homes. I mean a meet where every one is invited and there is 20+ games to play