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FROM THE CEO of Marine Queensland - AUGUST 21 FEDERAL ELECTION OPINION PDF Print E-mail
Written by Matthew Hodson   
Thursday, 12 August 2010 04:54

Below is the opinion and research of Marine Queensland's CEO - Mr Don Jones. The staff at JCM have been paying attention to what both parties have promised in the past and what they have done /have failed to do also. It seems that Labor is being puppeted by the Greens for preferential votes and our industry does not have enough political force to reckon with them. Well we do, we vote! So read the CEO comments below and make your opinion, but do it on fact, not emotion and make your vote count!

Extract below from Marine Queensland:

The governing Labor Party and the opposition Liberal/National Coalition are in full swing of presenting their bids for government with the launch of their formal campaigns for support at the federal election on 21st August.

Elections are important, as they give effect to our democracy and institutions and anoint leaders and provide mandates for government. What governments do, or fail to do, and how leaders lead makes a material difference to our economic life and social wellbeing.

Marine Queensland has been actively participating in the national bioregional planning process of the current Labor Government. This process which was commenced by the previous Howard Government was originally aimed at providing a comprehensive profile of the Commonwealth waters so government could make informed decisions on the multiple uses industry and the community seeks. Naturally an outcome of this process was to be the establishment of appropriate protection regimes where environmental protection was deemed a necessary intervention. Unfortunately what we have witnessed however is an important opportunity high-jacked where it is now all about anti-fishing and the creation of vast marine parks.

The Coalition has recently released its Policy on Marine Protected areas. Key elements of this policy include:
   - Restructuring the current Marine Bioregional Planning process in order to address community and industry concerns about the current process;
   - Provide a fair and balanced Displaced Effort Policy which will be jointly administered and chaired by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Minister for Environmental Protection, Heritage and Arts;
   - Base Marine Protected Areas on science which is independent and peer reviewed and made available to all stakeholders including affected communities and industries;
   - Establish sensible and balanced Marine Park boundaries and develop management plans in consultation with industry. All Marine protected areas will be signed off by both the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Minister for Environmental Protection, Heritage and Arts.

At the same time the Greens has also released its Policy. In contrast the Greens are seeking to mandate:
   - A minimum of 30% of each bioregion as marine protected areas;
   - Introduce legislation to force the States to mirror the Commonwealth protection zones in State controlled waters.

The Labor Party has not made any policy announcements on this issue.

As an observation, the media has reported these issues widely. Also, there has been a wide range of public protest initiatives organized by various groups around the State raising serious concerns with the current process as well as the proposed Greens policy.

Whatever the outcome of the election on August 21, what is clear is that there are very strong views within regional communities and within the Marine Industry of the critical importance of a sensible, balanced approach to marine bioregional planning in this State. Given the stark differences in policy positions by the major parties, the outcome of the election will be critical to the future direction of the Marine Industry in this State and the important roles it plays within regional communities.

 

 

 

 

 
Newsletter PDF Print E-mail
Written by John Crawford Marine   
Thursday, 15 July 2010 00:00
Each week JCM sends an E-Newsletter showcasing our newly arrived boats and the ones we have sold.  To view our newsletter click here.  If you would like to subscribe to our weekly e-newletter please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Last Updated on Thursday, 02 September 2010 06:27
 
Proposed Marine Park Closures PDF Print E-mail
Written by Admin   
Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:21

Marine Park Closures - Press Release and map detailing proposed zoning area.

 
Click here

Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:39
 
Brisbane Show Day (EKKA) Holiday PDF Print E-mail
Written by Matthew Hodson   
Monday, 09 August 2010 05:18

The Brisbane Show Day (EKKA) Holiday is observed as a Public Holiday in Brisbane on Wednesday August 11th and as such, our office will be closed all day.
 
For more information on our Boats, we have strived this week to keep our webpage updated with current listings, information and photos.
 
Your patience and understanding will be appreciated.
 
We apologise for any inconvenience and will be back on deck Thursday August 12th at 8.00am.

Management.
 
New PFD standards for Australian Boaters PDF Print E-mail
Written by www.safeboating.org.au   
Thursday, 29 July 2010 22:59

Personal Floatation Devices

New PFD Standard for Australian Boaters

Personal Floatation Devices (PFD) made to the new Australian Standard 4758 are now starting to appear on retailers' shelves, and will be accepted by all marine safety authorities by 1 July 2010.

This change will have a minimum impact on boaters, as PFDs are made to the old Australian standards can continue to be sold after 1 July 2010.

Most PFDs made to the old standards will be recognised for many years to come and in the majority of cases; people won't need to replace their existing PFDs as long as they are servicable.

Some states already recognise PFDs made to AS 4758 and by 1 July 2010, this should be the situtation nationally.

AS 4758 is being introduced to more closely align with international standards and takes into account advances in PFD design and manufacture.

Even though PFDs manufactured to AS 4758 are starting to appear on retailer's shelves, full market availability of the new product may not be reached until 2011.

PFDs made to AS 4758 are marked as -

  • Level 150 - which is similiar to inflatable PFD Type 1 and suitable for offshore use
  • Level 100 - which is similiar to PFD Type 1 and the minimum requirement for offshore use
  • Level 50 - which is similiar to PFD Type 2
  • Level 50 Special Purpose (50s) - to replace PFD Type 3

Please note that some states have applied limits to accepting older existing PFDs based on when they were manufactured.

So if you have an existing PFD made to the old standards, it is important that you contact your local marine safety authority to find out if it is still accepted.

PFDs are a key safety feature in recreational boating. An National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC) study* found that people who survived a boating incident were more than two times more likely to have been wearing a PFD compared to those who died and concluded that if PFD usage increased to 50%, 2-3 lives could be saved nationally each year.

For more details on PFD laws in your state, please contact your local marine safety agency.

Types of Personal Floatation Devices

It's important that each person on board has an approved personal floatation device for the activity and conditions that they intend to boat in. If unsure, check with your local marine agency.

New PFDs starting to appear on the shelves, manufactured to the new Australian Standard 4758 are marked as -

  • Level 150 - which is similiar to inflatable PFD Type 1 and suitable for offshore use
  • Level 100 - which is similiar to PFD Type 1 and the minimum requirement for offshore use
  • Level 50 - which is similiar to PFD Type 2
  • Level 50 Special Purpose (50s) - to replace PFD Type 3

Personal Floatation Devices made to AS 4758, will be accepted by all marine safety authorities by 1 July 2010.

This change will have minimum impact on boaters, as PFDs are made to the old Australian standards can continue to be sold after 1 July 2010.

Please note that some states have applied time limits to accepting older existing PFDs based on when they were manufactured.

If you have an existing PFD made to the old standards, it is important that you check with your local marine safeyt authority to find out if it is still accepted.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 July 2010 23:29
 
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