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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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