| 1 January – 31 December | DAA Membership Year. DAA’s membership renewal period begins early December for the new membership year. |
| 15 February | Early Bird Discount (-$22 / -$20 without GST) available for renewals on or before this date. |
| 15 March | All services cease and APD status and other benefits are lost if renewal is not completed on or before this date – member becomes unfinancial. |
| 31 March | Membership is ‘Lapsed’ if renewal not completed on or before this date (previous members only). Reinstatement fee applies thereafter for all, except deferred members (maximum three years), regardless of the date of reinstatement. |
| 1 July | Membership fees at half price on or after this date (see Eligibility). |
| Early December | Membership fees for following year paid, membership year will be 2012. |