Originally Posted by
ozstamps
I am not aware they do that - can't see any valid reason really.
They certainly do; I suspect there's a commercial/contractual reason.
https://www.velocityfrequentflyer.co...ns/#membership
5.1.1 An individual is eligible to become a Member if:
(a) they are an individual resident in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Cook Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Christmas Island or Cocos Island;
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