627 percent increase in Canterbury Uni Student Association Fees

As if yesterday's news of yet another Student Association executive member being jailed for misappropriation of funds wasn't enough I discovered today that Canterbury University Students Assn has announced an increase in membership fees (compulsory) from $85 to $533 per year. That's a 627% increase to "maintain services". If I was faced with a 627% increase in fees I'd be expecting somewhere around a 627% increase in services.

Does anyone really think this is acceptable? What do students think they are going to get for this increase? Is this value for money?

Time for Voluntary Student Membership.

A comparison would be good. Can anyone help with fees for other Universities and Tertiary Institutions?