What You Told Us

Key Issues Feedback summaryKey Issues Feedback summary

IssuesFeedback received from broad range of businesses across all States of Australia which identified:National issues;State issues with national implications;State specific issues; and Regional specific issues

National Issues

Grey Imports Includes:

Compliance and enforcement Standards Data on scale of problem/impacts Safety issues Product liability Consumer perceptions of the industry Consumer awareness of the pitfalls Industry media support or lack of

Industry Promotion Includes:

The need for a “Grow Boating” style national program Shows – costs, formats, effectiveness New media channels like social media Getting potential customers to experience boating Schools programs for kids Increasing the profile and appeal of boating in the

community Selling the industry brand

Government Interference Includes:

Over regulation Costs Red tape Slow decision making Lack of support Etc., etc., etc.

Standards, Licensing Includes:

Barriers to entry Dealer standards Vessel build standards Emissions

Access and Marine Parks Includes:

Marine parks and bioregional planning Fisheries issues Infrastructure Limitations on marine developments e.g.

marinas Green politics

Representation Includes:

Fragmentation in the industry Effectiveness of representatives BIAs and MQ Political representation on industry issues

State and Regional Issues Will be referred to the relevant State BIA

and MQ for action.