What You Told Us Key Issues Feedback summary

Issues Feedback 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.