hazmail Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 Here's a press release with a proposal by Peter Garett (Australian Federal Minister 'OF' the Environment and lead singer 'Midnight OIL') I'm all for conserving these places, BUT in a supposed democracy, I'm sick of having my life influenced by a tiny minority of squeaky wheels, who at the extremes think the world can survive on bit of oxygen and paddock full of 'free range hens'. Maybe we can put them all on one of the idyllic islands out there, and see how their utopian ideas work, I'll bet they won't be there next Christmas. As you may see from the map attached, it's about 700-800 miles long and 400 miles wide. Pete http://www.environment.gov.au/coasts/coral-sea.html MEDIA RELEASE Garrett’s marine environmental policy on the brink of disaster National Spokesperson for the Boating and Fishing Council of Australia (BFCA) Dean Logan today pointed to the front page article in the Weekend Australian (Dec 5-6 Marine Park Battle of the Coral Sea ) on the Coral Sea as a defining moment for Peter Garrett’s environmental leadership of Australia’s marine environment. Mr Logan commented, “The unilateral decision to declare the Coral Sea a Conservation Zone and side with the USA funded Pew Environment Group (a division of The Pew Charitable Trusts), was done without any consultation.“As a result Peter Garrett has single handedly lost the respect of the entire Australian recreational marine, boating, outboard and fishing sectors and is causing deep divisions within the Australian environmental lobby.” On 20 May 2009 the Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett set a worrying precedent with the unilateral decision declaring the Coral Sea a Conservation Zone with no prior consultation with industry or affected Queensland communities. Significant angst and uncertainly now exists as a direct result of the decision with the international environmental lobby group Pew – with a $US4bn balance sheet - using the Coral Sea issue to push for the implementation of ‘no take’ marine policies throughout Australia. Logan continued, “The BFCA makes no excuses for adopting a strong marine environmental stance, however the appalling Coral Sea decision is a significant issue that effects not only Queenslanders but has major ramifications for other parts of Australia.” Pew have a clear no-negotiation, no-take – and in some instances no-human activity – policy stance and are already using the Coral Sea announcement as a backdrop to run massive campaigns in Western Australia. Logan went on to say, “Make no mistake that some of Australia’s largest companies are watching this very issue with great concern. “In our view the environment will benefit more through a collaborative co-management approach where both industry and community views are respected and taken into consideration. We have some of the best marine environmental policies in the world for this very reason.” Peter Garrett’s Ministerial leadership and judgment is further questioned with the Bio-Regional Planning Process also in complete disarray. The BFCA and the Federal Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage & the Arts have convened a critical meeting this Friday in Canberra to resurrect what is a terminally ill process. Logan concluded, “Our door is open and we will continue to work with Australian environmental groups to secure a balanced outcome for industry, the community and importantly the environment. We can’t however stand by and allow international lobby groups to dictate terms and disrespect decades of hard work by our respective sectors. The sooner Peter Garrett realizes this and starts to work with us the better,” concluded Mr Logan. END - Media can contact Dean Logan (National Spokesperson) on 0403 195 798 Boating and Fishing Council of Australia - Canberra 8 December 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milia B Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Pete, Does this fishing ban include that lovely little town we visited, Porpoise Spit ? It is just incredibly wrong that the polititians can decide to do something like this with no regard as to what the general public wants. I believe they all need to be shown the door! Here's a press release with a proposal by Peter Garett (Australian Federal Minister 'OF' the Environment and lead singer 'Midnight OIL') I'm all for conserving these places, BUT in a supposed democracy, I'm sick of having my life influenced by a tiny minority of squeaky wheels, who at the extremes think the world can survive on bit of oxygen and paddock full of 'free range hens'. Maybe we can put them all on one of the idyllic islands out there, and see how their utopian ideas work, I'll bet they won't be there next Christmas. As you may see from the map attached, it's about 700-800 miles long and 400 miles wide. Pete http://www.environment.gov.au/coasts/coral-sea.html MEDIA RELEASE Garrett’s marine environmental policy on the brink of disaster National Spokesperson for the Boating and Fishing Council of Australia (BFCA) Dean Logan today pointed to the front page article in the Weekend Australian (Dec 5-6 Marine Park Battle of the Coral Sea ) on the Coral Sea as a defining moment for Peter Garrett’s environmental leadership of Australia’s marine environment. Mr Logan commented, “The unilateral decision to declare the Coral Sea a Conservation Zone and side with the USA funded Pew Environment Group (a division of The Pew Charitable Trusts), was done without any consultation.“As a result Peter Garrett has single handedly lost the respect of the entire Australian recreational marine, boating, outboard and fishing sectors and is causing deep divisions within the Australian environmental lobby.” On 20 May 2009 the Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett set a worrying precedent with the unilateral decision declaring the Coral Sea a Conservation Zone with no prior consultation with industry or affected Queensland communities. Significant angst and uncertainly now exists as a direct result of the decision with the international environmental lobby group Pew – with a $US4bn balance sheet - using the Coral Sea issue to push for the implementation of ‘no take’ marine policies throughout Australia. Logan continued, “The BFCA makes no excuses for adopting a strong marine environmental stance, however the appalling Coral Sea decision is a significant issue that effects not only Queenslanders but has major ramifications for other parts of Australia.” Pew have a clear no-negotiation, no-take – and in some instances no-human activity – policy stance and are already using the Coral Sea announcement as a backdrop to run massive campaigns in Western Australia. Logan went on to say, “Make no mistake that some of Australia’s largest companies are watching this very issue with great concern. “In our view the environment will benefit more through a collaborative co-management approach where both industry and community views are respected and taken into consideration. We have some of the best marine environmental policies in the world for this very reason.” Peter Garrett’s Ministerial leadership and judgment is further questioned with the Bio-Regional Planning Process also in complete disarray. The BFCA and the Federal Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage & the Arts have convened a critical meeting this Friday in Canberra to resurrect what is a terminally ill process. Logan concluded, “Our door is open and we will continue to work with Australian environmental groups to secure a balanced outcome for industry, the community and importantly the environment. We can’t however stand by and allow international lobby groups to dictate terms and disrespect decades of hard work by our respective sectors. The sooner Peter Garrett realizes this and starts to work with us the better,” concluded Mr Logan. END - Media can contact Dean Logan (National Spokesperson) on 0403 195 798 Boating and Fishing Council of Australia - Canberra 8 December 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 @ hazmail In Europe the almighty EU commisions are considering plans on forcing European anglers to keep records about their catches , thus gain control over them , they only haven't yet found a way , how to do it ! After the fishing industry has rendered the North Sea and Baltic Sea almost fishless(at least in a way , that industrial fishing most likely does not pay off anymore) , they want to mess up the small guys for one more time ! @ Milia B This absolutely is the purpose of the EU commissions , they are a pain in the butt of the entire European population ! greetz , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 In my opinion this is part of the contol and take over of us all ... The Global Warming is of the same thing here in the States we have had the biggest year in the number of Red Snapper in the Gulf Of Mexico ... and they are still cutting back ... During the Destin Oct. Rodeo they actulay closed a couple of species (by they the FEDS) We have had a couple of rallies to bring attention to the real facts. An Old Capt. was telling me that he has never seen the number of Red Snapper any higher than it has been this year ... Catch your limit and try to get down and get a Grouper & the Snapper get it before it can get to them. It is killing a long time Sports industry with a lot of money & JOBS involved !!!!!! This appears to be part of a World Wide Effort. My 2 cents worth ... off of Soap Box JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
