Council opts into Rock Fishing Safety Act

A report regarding Rock Fishing Safety was considered by Council at its 12 September meeting. The report’s recommendations were adopted with a couple of variations.

It was resolved (unanimously) that:

1. Council notes the findings of the Rock Fishing Safety Community Engagement Report outlined in Attachment 1
2. Council requests the Minister for Local Government to make a declaration under the Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016 that the Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA) is an area where high-risk rock fishing takes place
3. For the purposes of the above declaration, the high-risk rock fishing locations within the Wollongong LGA are those described and identified on the map attached to this report.
4. A Councillor Briefing or Information Note outline the number and type of actions taken in the Wollongong LGA, under the legislation, capturing the data of one year from the date of gazettal.
5. Council continue to work with Surf Lifesaving NSW and appropriate agencies to support their delivery of safety training and education for rock fishing.
6. Council continue to investigate opportunities for the provision of life jackets for those who are not able to provide their own similar to the Western Australian Scheme.

View the minutes and webcast video recording of the meeting on Council’s website.