Moreton Bay Fishing update from Andrew Laming MP

[Andrew_Laming_MP]

All Ausfish anglers,

Since my Cleveland Sands Fishing Forum on August 1, the Moreton Bay Access Association (MBAA) has become a powerful and unifying voice for the many fishing groups whose concerns were being ignored by Government. The strategy included;

Convoy: A fishing protest convoy from Cleveland and Clontarf to Parliament House

Petition: An avalanche of signed petition pages; keep up the good work; I will ensure the Premier hears your views.

Postcards: Thousands of protest postcards are in Boat Shops, at the Brisbane International Boat Show and bait and tackle outlets.

Media: Donna Browne is the MBAA media person, offering a unified, focussed voice for recreational, commercial, traditional fishing interests and industry.

The MBAA must remain independent of politics. That is why I have stayed well clear of blogs or lining up for photo opportunities. I just care about sustainable access to Moreton Bay for all users. The MBAA is well on the way to achieving that.

I note some negative comments from the Unions and also the Queensland Government. That is to be expected. But it wont deter us from our goals which are well on the way to materialising.

What started as a public forum to give voice to the concerns of local fishermen and women within my electorate, has grown rapidly to become a major election issue for South East Queensland. Fishing and passion go hand in hand. I have been humbled by your support and remain committed to fighting with you to see Moreton Bay available to all of us, sustainably (and for our kids).

Thank you for your support.

Ps: I will be at the rally on Sat 2nd to collect petitions…

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and where was your voice on the GBR debacle

[Jeremy]

Yes, it is good to see that this has become an issue at this election, although I am not sure exactly what a federal liberal MP can do about State issues?

Jeremy

[jim_farrell]

He can do very little, however he is tableing his petition (that he generated) in canberra and to the Premier. He is the only MP to have a say on this sight, the only one at the Sands, and the only non TFPQ pollie to say he will attend saturdays rally. I agree it stinks of self promotion, but he is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. He was shot to pieces a week ago for not following up on ausfish, now he has, he has opened himself up for another broadside. And yes i agree that his above statement says very little.

Jim

[DR]

Yes, it is good to see that this has become an issue at this election, although I am not sure exactly what a federal liberal MP can do about State issues?

Jeremy

in fairness he did help get the ball rolling on this..
first we get rid of state labor to save our fishing & he might not like it but we get rid of his govt;. & their IR laws to save our working way of life
i think the time has come for all to face reality & start voting with their heads & not their hearts. the sooner politicians realise we want what is best for us & our children, not just to pander to their egos & fill their bank accounts & keep voting for their party because our parents did or our union says we should, we want whats best for us...

[Andrew_Laming_MP]

I was not a Member of Parliament during the GBRMPA debate.

My primary concern here is the future of Moreton Bay which takes up a major part of the Bowman electorate and is enjoyed by the people of the Redland Shire.

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I think too many people just want to sit in their butt and rubbish politicians or anyone who stands for any office. Often these are the people that have never stuck out their necks to be President of this club or Chairman of that association.

I only met Andrew Laming recently - but he is the type of person that makes an ideal local member.

What he has done for fishing is classic and straight out of the manual for good politicians - he listens to local issues, gets involved to help locals get organized and started on the job, then steps back so it doesn’t get “political” ( but is ready to lend a hand). At no time did he try to restrict it to any Party and I think made a point of inviting TFPQ

He lit the fuse on the MBAA - and it would never have happened otherwise. If Moreton Bay is saved it will due to the work of about 9 key people in total. Win or lose Andrew is one of the nine and we owe him.

Both major parties have made decisions that have hurt fishing. I ask you to put that aside and quietly say thanks to Andrew.

Sincerely

Gary

PS Enough of that - now back to work giving pollies a hard time (LOL)

[Hornblower]

I agree with Gary, comrades in rods, Andrew has at least got off his bum and become involved and to do this publically puts him squarely in the sights of those who want to criticize him.

Remember people, there are plently of serving pollies and those who want the job (fishing party candiates excepted) who haven't poked their heads up on this issue, and it is specially disappointing to see that some of those bayside pollies and candidates have chosen to ignore or not become involved in this debate, which I dare say, would be a burning issue in their electorates.

Goes to show you, those that have the guts and those that don't. Good on you Andrew for putting up your hand in this issue and at least contributing to something in favour of access to Moreton Bay - even if you haven't told us much in detail.

Cheers

[DaveSue_Fishos_Two]

Be very wary of Greeks bearing gifts, and politicians offering support.

Dave

[stevedemon]

Hi all
ok credit where credit is due guys over the couple of weeks we have all had a say in the fact that pollies are in it for themselves but some pollies are actually there to help people Andrew thank you for your input and what you have started with the MBAA like a lot of people will you see this through to the end not just cut and run if some thing bad goes wrong of federal members try to shut you up like Beatties government shuts up the health workers(E.G keep mouth shut or you do not have a job) >

secondly guys there hae been post placed up from the oppositions office on standing policies with no hidden agenda yes it took time in which to get but fair is fair it is election time for Andrew to stick his neck out and guest what it is not election time for federal till next year

i have requested from Beatties office for some to place a post on the board in regards to our concerns all i have received from any of the Beatties government personal is and electronic message as follows

thank you for your letter and your input your letter is imporant to us we will respond to you soon
that was two weeks ago still no reply

the liberals have also responded with the coaliations letter as one party which i have also placed on the board

this has bought the fisho's together under one banner instead of us fighting for the same spot now we are fighting for all and all our childrens rights for the rights to fish

so instead of biting the hand that feeds you

a pollies that listens is a good pollie, not a sacked pollie, the people need a voice as well.
We are all individuals

Cheers
Steve

[Jeremy]

If Moreton Bay is saved it will due to the work of about 9 key people in total. Win or lose Andrew is one of the nine and we owe him.

Sincerely

Gary

"9 key people in total". Wow, that is a big call! I guess you are in a position to know what anyone who is doing anything about Moreton Bay is doing The MBAA was formed about 2 months ago and there is still potentially two years before we know what changes there will be to the MPAs in Moreton Bay. You must also be able to see into the future

I don't know who the 9 people you are referring to are, but I hope you are giving alot of credit to TPFQ who have achieved alot in the past three years, and indeed, that meeting would never have happened if not for them.

Jeremy

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Jeremy

A lot more than nine are, and will be working hard. I hope hundreds will give of their time and effort, over the long campaign

But when the history is written there will be key events, turning points and moments. At some critical points along the way an individual make the tough call, sticks out their neck etc.

Thats what I meant by the nine.

Gary

[GES]

Andrew
Thanks for your support in maintaining our right to fish Moreton Bay without the frustration of having unscientific, politically motivated closures imposed on us.

Hopefully, the political impact being created by this uniting of the various factions in the fishing fraternity will make a significant difference and save our fishing rights in Moreton Bay.

After the Queensland election is all over perhaps you, and your Federal colleagues, will see that it might be a good political decision for your party to take steps SOON to rectify that debacle on the GBRMP that has caused so much trauma in NQ. After all, there is a Federal election due in the not too distant future.

GES

[stevedemon]

Hi all

on the outside with any key political event Jeremy there are always going to be key players that stick there name and neck out to get the message across and place it in writing for the Governments inabilities to think on level other than there own indulgence of matter and the facts remain that there are always players behind the scenes that place a lot of input like the fisho's mate we have all placed ideas in form or another on the board from these ideas they then became matter to be taken up by some as to whom can do the most good

so credit given to where credit is due

lets get behind these guy's and help any way we can after all democracy is for all ideas then simplified for those in the powers to be

Cheers
Steve

[Andrew_Laming_MP]

Dear Anglers,

On the eve of last weekend's State Election, the Moreton Bay Access Alliance (MBAA) achieved significant concessions, including;
- Seven positions on any Advisory Committee (includes SunFish); to be chaired by an independent expert (preferably from interstate)
- Guaranteed access to science, timelines and the activities of the Queensland Environmental Protection Agency, and
- A broadened submission to State Cabinet, involving the Office of State Development and Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.
Great work !

Given my role in initiating the most recent stage of this campaign (back at the Cleveland Sands on August 1 which led to the MBAA's formation), I want anglers to know that I wont be disappearing just because the State Election is over.

At a federal level, I intend to engage key interstate industry allies.I will also bring to Moreton Bay federal agencies and lobby to fund top-class science for the review process; a task I began last week in Canberra.

I will also be working with key Green groups to ensure that communication lines remain open. The fact that the Australian Marine Conservation Society took their mass Bay closure demands off the internet is an incredibly important first step. Replacing ambit claims with a measured approach,will lead to commonsense rules which all Moreton Bay lovers can get behind.

Lastly, as I indicated during the State Election, I wont be using blogs as some personal political platform. But I will (as any pollie can) be putting every ounce of support behind the MBAA.

While I have only joined Parliament in 2004, I know the lessons from previous negotiation rounds; there is no deal until it is written in law, passed by Parliament and defended by community.

Thank you for your support. Please keep your pressure on local State and Federal members until this process is complete.