Western Suburbs Business Statement for Sanctuaries

Western Suburbs Business
Statement for Sanctuaries
Healthy marine life means
healthy business
June 2016
Western Suburbs Business Statement
for Sanctuaries
Perth and Western Australia are world renowned
for our pristine beaches, crystal clear waters and
extraordinary marine life. With more than 22
million visitors annually, our brand as an iconic
tourist destination relies on adequate protection
of our unique marine environment.
In 2012 the Federal Government announced a National
Network of Marine Sanctuaries which provided protection
for our marine life and put Australia in the international
spotlight as a world leader of marine conservation.
Now these sanctuaries are under threat, which risks not
only our envied coastal lifestyle but also our international
reputation, along with the jobs and sustainable business
opportunities a thriving tourism industry provides.
Marine sanctuary zones are, according to scientists, vital
to maintaining the health of marine life. These ‘national
parks of the sea’ boost both the domestic and international
tourism markets, attracting divers, snorkelers and other
nature-based experience-seekers who typically spend
twice that of other tourists. With these tourists also
utilising local restaurants, accommodation, shopping
and other activities, marine parks and sanctuaries are
therefore increasingly regarded as important economic
‘infrastructure’ which contributes significantly to both
regional and metropolitan economies.
Astoundingly, the Federal Government has decided to
ignore years of scientific and public consultation; instead
putting marine protection ‘on hold’ whilst undertaking a
long and costly review.
As West Australian business operators, we recognise
the importance of protection of our marine life and fish
populations to enhance our natural economic advantage,
entice visitors to our region, add value to local industries
and benefit our local communities.
We the undersigned regional businesses support our
National Network of Marine Parks and Sanctuaries.
Consequently we call on our local Minister, the Hon.
Julie Bishop, to show leadership to protect Australia’s
National Network of Marine Parks and Sanctuaries,
thereby ensuring our region retains its reputation as an
extraordinary destination.
Photo: Clay bryce
Photo: Jurgen Freund
Image Credit: Attila E Kaszo
Signatories to the Western Suburbs Business Statement for Sanctuaries...
LMW Hegney
Kirkman Design Pty Ltd
Bennelongia Environmental Consultants
Coogee Beach Short Stay
Accommodation
Adorable Affordable
Westcoast Pool Service
Liquor Barons Nedlands
Synergy Travel
Broadway Fair Health
Rutherford News
IGA Broadway
Oxford News
Dress Circle Emporium
Tsuke-Ba
Ciao Italia
Remedy
Decadent Beauty
Urban Depot
Alternative Hair Design
Sienna’s Leederville
Heather’s Hutch Cafe
Funky Bunches
Bebe Boutique
Christines for Hair & Beauty
Pharmacy on Napoleon
Kitchen Express
Lulu & I
Yoyo Buffalo
Beautiful Era Gifts
Foam Coffee Bar
Stiller
Oxford Beauty Clinic
Scagnetti Jewellers
Hair Lounge
Joy Avenue
My Best Friend Veterinary Centre
Esola
Le Bakehouse
Instyle Shoes
Cosmoz Kebab
Amore & Sovete Store
Oxford Yard
With Love By Bec
My Sisters Boudoir
Hunters & Collectors
Atlas Divine
Clark Settlements
Oxford Street Books
Mosman Drive-in Chemist
Leederville Convenience Store
Secrets Hair Studio
The Good Shepherd
Pool & Spa Mart
Gusto Gelato
Perfect Touch Clothing Alteration
Candy Hair Body
Queta Brows
Un1son Apparel
Altus Real Estate
Blink 138
The Daily
Bang & Olufsen
Litl X Litl
Urbano Hair Design For Men
Swanbourne Market IGA Xpress
Smallish Love Baby Boutique
Jeremy’s Butcher
Highway Drycleaners
Book Caffe
Health Watch Clinics
Green Health Massage
Manning & Associates
Earthly Guardians 888 Pty Ltd
Acorn Photo
Ecoo
Braestone Pty Ltd
Sarion Advisory Pty Ltd
Adventure Within
Netex
Western Surgical Health
Jeff The Computer Guy
Scope Systems Pty Ltd
Code Bloom
JP’s Bakehouse
Artistix Studios
Sueno Fashion
Second Time Around
Mount Hawthorn Salon Express
Clarity Jewellers
The Mezz News
The Peasants Table
Meat @ The Mezz
Diabolik Books and Records
Remede Wellness Medicine
Gustav’s Kitchen
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
Illido
Cott’s T/A
Cottesloe General Store
Funs Back Surf
Shiraz Of Cottesloe
Stay Healthy Subiaco
Hidden Lace
Lucy In Disguise
University Cameras
Healthy marine life
means healthy business
June 2016