The NSW Government has proposed the highest Jet Ski licence fees in the world – up to 20 times dearer than other Australian states. Now a State Opposition MP has weighed into the debate as the deadline looms.
New data shows NSW Maritime is already the best resourced waterway authority in Australia by a significant margin. And it has just pocketed a 44 per cent increase in revenue over five years. So why are Jet Ski and boating fees going up to astronomical levels?
The boating sector says record high Jet Ski licence fees in NSW will harm the majority of families who do the right thing, while cashed-up hoons will still flout the laws and pay the fines.
The Boating Industry Association is calling on all NSW Jet Ski riders – and Jet Ski businesses and their employees – to write to their local NSW Member of Parliament to request a review of the introduction of the world’s highest Jet Ski licence fees. Here are the simple steps to follow.
Yamaha WaveRunner Australia has announced a new finance and insurance offer on 2023 stock to run until mid August 2024 – and extended discounts of up to $2000 so you can double-dip on both deals.
Kawasaki Jet Ski has increased discounts to $2000 on all 2022 and 2023 models in Australia, effectively undoing the most recent round of price rises.
A landmark study by Watercraft Zone has compared the number of Jet Ski licences and registrations in Queensland, NSW and Victoria – and cross-checked data on deaths and serious injuries for Jet Ski riders versus boat users. The results are astounding.
There is no guarantee NSW Maritime will reduce the upcoming Jet Ski licence fee increases – but authorities have agreed to take another look following a meeting between the boating industry and policymakers.
Maritime authorities in NSW are about to introduce the highest Jet Ski licence fees in the world, close to $2000 over 10 years. Here’s why the price hike is unfair – plus we’ve listed some ideas to improve safety without penalising the majority who do the right thing.
Here’s why the new Jet Ski licence fees in NSW – close to $2000 for 10 years, the most expensive in the world – don’t add up. Authorities say the increases are due to rising injury costs, but the statistics say otherwise.
