But, by allowing Professional Cricketers' Association chief executive Richard Bevan to fight his case before any money is handed over, he could leave himself vulnerable to an even tougher penalty from the International Cricket Council.
It may be unfair that there is no right of appeal against a verdict imposed for the relatively low level of 'offence' committed by Vaughan, but every player, and their unions, have always known that and should have fought to change the system before now.
So far the ICC have kept their powder dry, although spokesman Brendan McClements has reacted to Lloyd's remarks.
"On issues between players and match referees our preference is for them to be carried out away from the spotlight," he said. "I wouldn't speculate on whether Clive has broken the code of conduct but that is something we will look into."
The next chapter in this sorry saga will unfold in Melbourne at the end of the week during a scheduled meeting of the member countries' chief executives.
Vaughan is refusing to comment on the case, saying Bevan and the PCA are handling it for him, while Lloyd has gone quiet - apparently under instruction from the ICC.
Far from over, England's one-day series has only just begun. But already the immediate future looks bleak for Vikram Solanki and bright for Ian Bell.
Opener Solanki was dropped yesterday, despite scoring a century in his last innings (in Zimbabwe before Christmas) because Vaughan is determined to give keeper Geraint Jones an extended run at the top of the order.
England were also desperate to play Bell and, although he didn't get to the crease and Jones scored only eight in an ultimately comfortable if rain-hit victory, the side has taken shape without Solanki.
