Hello fellow koi friends
Some of you would know by now that the Australian Government is considering a nation-wide ban on koi in Australia. I am hoping that all of you might help just a little to prevent this from happening. I hope you will be able to write a letter or send an email to those who are pushing this proposal forward
Link to the government proposal
http://www.daff.gov.au/ornamental
Discusion on the Australian Koi Forum
http://ksakoi.com/bb/index.php?board=29.0
The most important person to send your email and letters to is:
Mr Richard Tilzey
Ornamental Fish Working Group
Bureau of Rural Sciences
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
Email:
richard.tilzey@brs.gov.au
If you want to use this sample letter below to get you started, please do
Dear .............
"I am writing to you to lend my support to my fellow koi keepers in Australia. I have become aware that your government is considering banning the keeping of koi in all of Australia. I think this would be a major disappointment. Australian koi keepers are amongst some of the best in the world. They are both dedicated to responsible koi ownership and maintaining the Australian way of life. I urge you to allow the keeping of koi in Australia, in those states where it is currently legal. It would be a major loss to Australia and to the international community if there was a total ban on keeping koi in all of Australia.
Yours Sincerely