Lifejackets for rockfishers?
Last date for submissions is September 30There's no doubt that a significant number of people drown every year in and around our coastal environment. And quite a few of these are anglers get into trouble while rock fishing in NSW.
Among other initiatives, the NSW Government is responding to the level of drowning rates for rockfishers through a discussion paper. The government maintains that the questions raised in the paper are intended to stimulate discussion and are not indicative of a proposed course of action.
The discussion paper does not deal with the wearing of lifejackets while boating or fishing from a vessel, or while undertaking other recreational water activities, and there is an on-line survey that you can participate in and have your say.
The issues for consideration are questions that were aired during the development of the paper by the Ministry for Police and Emergency Services. They are included solely to prompt discussion and not every "question" needs to be answered in a submission.
To view the discussion paper click here: http://www.mpes.nsw.gov.au/content.php/1259.html
To take part in the survey and have your say click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LifejacketsRockFishers
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