If Ayers Rock Climbing Ban criteria were applied elsewhere...

If Ayers Rock Climbing Ban criteria were applied elsewhere..
The criteria for banning the Climb up Ayers Rock are outlined in the current management plan for the Park. Section 6.3.3(c) states:
The climb will be permanently closed when:

the Board, in consultation with the tourism industry, is satisfied that adequate new visitor experiences have been successfully established, or
the proportion of visitors climbing falls below 20 per cent, or
the cultural and natural experiences on offer are the critical factors when visitors make their decision to visit the park.

As we outline in "A Guide to Climbing Ayers Rock" none of these highly subjective criteria have actually been met. There is no new visitor experience that can match the Climb, the number of people climbing remains above 40% sometimes over 80%, and the Climb remains a major factor in visitors coming to Ayers Rock.

What if those Section 6.3.3(c) criteria were applied to other tourist sites, activities or organisations in Australia....

Harbour Bridge Climb, Sydney - Banned!

Plenty of additional tourist experiences available in Sydney
Well less than 20% of bridge visitors undertake the climb, most pass over in a car or train.
It's not the main reason people come to Sydney

Bridge Climb - Banned under section 6.3.3(c)

The Greens - Banned

Plenty of other political parties around
Less than 20% of public vote for them
Economy and employment critical factors in voting - both topics The Greens are unfamiliar with.

The Greens - Banned under section 6.3.3(c)

Motorcycle Riding

Plenty of other ways to get around
Less than 20% use or own a motorbike
Critical factors in getting from A to B are safety and comfort.

Motorbikes - Banned under section 6.3.3(c)

Golf

Loads of other activities to do
Less than 20% play
Open air, exercise and relaxation are critical factors in walking about a park.

Golf - Banned under section 6.3.3(c)

ABC

Many other media and entertainment options available
Less than 20% audience share
Not a critical factor in turning on the telly.

ABC - Banned under section 6.3.3(c)

Feel free to add your own irrational ban!

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