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Government Overturns Ruling On Proposed New Levy on Commercial Canoes and Kayaks!

by The Editor | Apr 27, 2018 | media release

Fantastic news! Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has JUST confirmed in a letter to Outdoors Victoria that there will now be an exemption for commercially run canoes and kayaks in the new legislation. NO CANOES OR KAYAKS WILL BE LEVIED BY AMSA   Thanks...

New Marine Safety Law to Impact Canoe & Kayak Operators

by The Editor | Apr 24, 2018 | media release

HAVE YOUR SAY The Federal Department of Infrastructure proposes amendments to current legislation to commence charging a levy on operators of canoes and kayaks, which in our view, is not about safety but cost recovery, and in an unfair way by taxing many small...

Transporting canoes & kayaks on trailers: update

by The Editor | Aug 22, 2017 | media release, Outdoor news, Policy

In December, 2016 we wrote about the policy change which added canoes and kayaks to the “Exemption of Certain Class O vehicles from Rear Overhang Limits”. In June, 2017, VicRoads published an updated document with some clear information and guidelines...

Transporting canoes on trailers just got easier

by The Editor | Dec 22, 2016 | media release, Outdoor news

Make sure you have a copy of this document in your car at all times. Thanks to some passionate lobbying canoes & kayaks have now been included in the “Exemption of Certain Class O Vehicles from Rear Overhang Limits”.

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Happy New Year Everyone! For inspiration to get all groups out into nature and enjoying the vast array of camp offerings across this beautiful land, check out this awesome video from @australiancampsassociation https://www.facebook.com/australiancampsassociation/videos/848858082350495 ... See MoreSee Less

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What an awesome video from Australian Camps Association Inviting everyone from all walks of life to participate in the great outdoors and camps. LOVE IT! ... See MoreSee Less

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Standards Australia: A new DRAFT STANDARD is Open for Public Comment until 06/02/2021 : Artificial Climbing Structures and challenge courses Part 1.2: Safety requirements and test methods for bouldering structures. You'll need to register with Standards Australia to read and comment on the doc. https://tinyurl.com/y86zazsx ... See MoreSee Less

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