boat safety vs surfer safety

 Just reading about the shark shield or similar devices to help prevent shark attacks on surfers. Now what is being discussed is the shark shield is potentially going to be subsidised by the government. As i see it & maybe i am missing something, but don't surfers have the decision to go out surfing just like us boaties decide on going out on our boat.

The safety requirements for me to go out on my boat are very expensive & are not subsidised by the government as far as i know. If that is not the case then i am at fault & i apologise.

These safety measures are put in place to try & save lives however we must adhere to them or risk being fined.

Sooo, why are surfers being considered for a subsidy for  their life saving equipment for their sport  by the government. Shouldn't the powers to be  just make it law that sharkshields must be worn if going surfing like what boaties have to abide by to keep us safe on the water & jetskies etc? If not law then surely there should be a subsidy for any sport that requires safety equipment??? In my opinion it could open a can of worms for other sports to ask for government subsidies.

It would be great to hear opinions on this.

 


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Made the same comment to my

Thu, 2017-03-30 17:46

Made the same comment to my Wife last night. If you're going to subsidise any personal safety device it should be something like a PLB

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 Whose idea would it be to

Thu, 2017-03-30 18:01

 Whose idea would it be to make shark shields compulsory?

If it is for  surfers then why not divers, swimmers, paddlers etc.

Just stupid, personal choice

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One of Labor's election promises

Thu, 2017-03-30 18:23

Link below goes back to Oct 2016.

https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/labors-shark-deterrent-subsidy-reckless-barnett-ng-ya-228999

Barnett summed it up - 'reckless', but I'm happy to to go with Rob H - 'stupid'

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 whinging pricks!

Thu, 2017-03-30 18:33

 whinging pricks!

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Agree !!

Fri, 2017-03-31 13:58

What a load of crap !!! I'm with samo