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Written by Marine Queensland
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 02:19 |
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Marine Queensland has today expressed serious concerns with the handling of the Bio-Regional Planning Process (including the Coral Sea) by Minister for the Environment, Peter Garrett.
“It has significant similarities with the home insulation debacle” said Don Jones, General Manager of Marine Queensland.
“An independent assessment of the science used by the Department of Environment justifying the Coral Sea Declaration by Minister Garrett has been shown to be fundamentally flawed.
“There is no debate about the need to protect the environment – just as there was no debate about the benefits of home insulation.
“What is critical is the ability of the Department of Environment to engage key stakeholders to enable sophisticated management measures to be developed for these pristine marine environments.
“This process is on the verge of significantly impacting regional communities and the Marine Industry.
“The poor handling of this process is an accident in progress.
“Marine Queensland is calling for the immediate halting of the process and for a Royal Commission to be launched into the integrity of the process.” |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 March 2010 02:22 |
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Written by Matthew Hodson
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Monday, 01 March 2010 05:03 |
John Crawford Marine will again be displaying Queensland’s best range of quality used boats at stand 167 in the Upper Exhibition Building. Come and view the huge selection of quality boats from 2.0m fiberglass car toppers to 7m fishing boats.
Buying a boat? Why not talk with our staff about your boating needs. All stock has been professionally assessed and the motors are mechanically tested. 85 point written reports are available on each boat. Guaranteed title is assured and we even accept late model trade-ins on all stock. Join our weekly emailed newsletter to stay informed of our latest stock arrivals.
Selling a boat? Did you know that John Crawford Marine can purchase your boat outright as well as consign it? Over the past 45 years we have been buying and consigning Queensland’ Best Used Boats. This means your boat sells quickly. Bring a photo of your boat for a free valuation.
If you haven’t already, check out our all new web page www.johncrawfordmarine.com.au The team has been working hard to bring you an informative webpage. John Crawford Marine is again, leading the used boat industry by marketing stock with full descriptions outlining the boats qualities, accessories and up to 20 photos are also available for your viewing.
John Crawford Marine – “Always Buying, Consigning and Selling Queensland’s Best Used Boats Since 1964” 1029 Manly Road Tingalpa, Brisbane Ph 3890 2322
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We look forward to seeing you at stand 167!
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Written by Matthew Hodson
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Wednesday, 18 November 2009 03:05 |
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Marine Queensland has expressed dismay at the Government response to Senator Boswell’s disallowance motion on the Coral Sea Conservation Zone in the Senate yesterday evening.
Marine Queensland General Manager, Don Jones said “First we find the declaration of the Coral Sea Conservation Zone without any consultation with industry or the local communities. Now we find the Government and the Greens join forces in the Senate to gag any debate on this important motion.”
The motion was lost with a vote of 31 in favour of the motion and 31 against the motion. Senator Xenophon sided with the Government and the Greens to defeat the motion. Not one Labour Senator spoke on the motion.
Jones went on, “The aim of moving the disallowance in the Senate was to give Queenslanders the opportunity to look at the whole process and its ramifications rationally rather than be subjected to the political ram raid that seems to have dominated the process so far. Unfortunately the gagging of all debate continues the pattern of total disregard for Queensland communities and the industry.”
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Written by Matthew Hodson
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Wednesday, 11 November 2009 00:39 |
We warmly welcome two new staff members to the team at John Crawford Marine. Geoff Reinke has joined our professional sales team. Coming from a life long background of boating, he has now shares his passion with a career. Geoff's knowledge of trailer boats is impressive and he is more than willing to share his knowledge.
We also welcome Sheree Lawrie who has filled our Marketing / Admin and Office Manager role as Megan has now had a beautiful little girl - Sophia Annabelle. We will miss Megan as she has been part of the team since graduating senior. All the team wish the proud new parents all the very best and some sleep!
Sheree has spent 5 years in the Royal Australian Navy and also enjoys a passion for boating and the outdoors (also has some great stories about on board life at sea) So if you are driving by, drop in and say hello to the newbies, I am sure they are more than willing to help you with your boating needs. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 November 2009 11:03 |
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Written by Matthew Hodson
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Friday, 06 November 2009 05:51 |
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The Department of Transport has advised Marine Queensland that they will be issuing a new Class permit to permit the towing of over-width boats up to 2.9 metres wide, subject to meeting various conditions.
The most significant change with the proposed permit will be the nature of tow vehicle permitted to tow over-width boats. The new permit will allow vehicles with a GCM of 4.5 tonnes to be used. Vehicles that meet this requirement includes Toyota Landcruisers, Nissan Patrol, Nissan Navara’s, etc. There are also other requirements relating to the towing of the over-width boat.
The permit will be available on the Department of Transport and Marine Queensland web sites and are free of charge. As soon as the new permit is approved, we will be advised.
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