when making any submissions to any govt deptmnt or council - I always start with "As a keen 4wder who has health and mobility issues"
After having a heart attack 2 years ago - I qualify - so shift part of the arguement to say that locking up areas to just fit trampers is elitist and a denial of my human rights and a contravention of laws that protect the rights of the disabled and infirm.
If we do something about this now it will not just be shelved for a while and then passed over a break or some other dodgy process, or brought out every 6 months.
Funny thing my representative thinks similar to us and we need access. She said discussion is required and there is a lot MP's do not know is happening if no-one mentions it.
Direct Quote: "Green groups are heavy lobbyists and put a lot of pressure on MP's and Govt the 4wd, Hunting and Fishing groups are not as proactive, but if we do not speak out the noisy ones WILL GET THEIR WAY!"