As a consequence, the OAA made constitutional amendments to its Article 2.5, introducing an associate membership to allow territories like New Caledonia, Niue, and Wallis and Futuna to participate officially "in OAA activities, including area and regional competitions".
The OAA amended its Article 2.5 due to the consequence of allowing territories such as New Caledonia, Niue, and Wallis and Futuna to join officially in their activities, including area and regional competitions.