Stop The Ban On Koi In Australia

[mrbradleybradley]

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

[dinh]

your Australia big brother has nothing better to do, so they have to find something to spell out in their performance....your big brother is sick..

Anyway, hope we all have a chance to send out the petition.....

[kingkong]

Mr. Tilzey needs a beautiful koi pond installed overnight. He will change his tune.

[dinh]

Just sent out mail to Mr. Tilzey --
Hope you all help to support and send mail out to Mr. banning-koi as well...

[dinh]

Quote: Originally Posted by kingkong Mr. Tilzey needs a beautiful koi pond installed overnight. He will change his tune.

or he may need to have a koikichi girlfriend.....

[mulberryjen]

Quote: Originally Posted by dinh or he may need to have a koikichi girlfriend.....

you guys spring for the airfare - I'll convert the ignorant b*****ds.

Seriously, that is very disturbing news. Thank you for the information. I had read the government report that was linked on another thread awhile back with alarm. Thanks for letting us know how to help voice some intelligent opposition on your behalf.

Jen

[dinh]

Quote: Originally Posted by mulberryjen you guys spring for the airfare - I'll convert the ignorant b*****ds. Jen

I am sure no one can do better job than you in this task.....just tell him koi are lovely like his girlfriend.....;-))

[mulberryjen]

Quote: Originally Posted by dinh I am sure no one can do better job than you in this task.....just tell him koi are lovely like his girlfriend.....;-))

Shoot, tell him if you have koi, you can get lots and lots of girlfriends - chicks dig fish geeks. They'll even come over and backwash his filter. (that sounds funny for some reason )

One question: isn't the import of koi already banned in Australia? want to have my facts correct before writing so someone verify yes or no.

[dinh]

Quote: Originally Posted by mulberryjen Shoot, tell him if you have koi, you can get lots and lots of girlfriends - chicks dig fish geeks. They'll even come over and backwash his filter. (that sounds funny for some reason )

In this case, need your fellow Dale to give him a call too....

Where is Dale anyway? Haven't seen him post lately.

[Kohaku]

IS the gov. worried they will escape into the waterways and cause more problems with invasives? Carp are good at fighting with native species.