Totally feel you here, also playing from Australia. However as much as i would like them to consider their times more, i dont see it happening. Im pretty sure they will go by the times when the least amount of people are playing and unfortunately we are in that minority.

Althought it cuts the playtimes it hasnt bothered me that much, i just do other things instead in that time. Even in relation to the game, i sometimes use that time to read strategies, watch videos and how to further and improve my gameplay, and before i know it bang games back up. Sometimes it even has helped me cause i got a plan set when i go back on.

But yes i hope these emergency maintenances are eliminated or are reconsidered.