Why Is Protecting Australia’s Surf Beaches Good For The Economy?


Surfing was first introduced to Australia more than a century ago and has blossomed into a cultural phenomenon and a commercial juggernaut. Research from the Australian National University (ANU) estimates surfing injects at least A$3bn into the national economy each year. The study, however, comes with a stark warning that surf breaks in areas where the waves start to collapse, or plunge should not be taken for granted and need more legal protection. Unfortunately, because of climate change, coastal erosion and competition for coastal spaces, the elements that make these high-quality waves possible are on many occasions in danger. What are your thoughts LiveTribers? Why is protecting Australia’s surf beaches good for the economy?

Posted by on 01 Oct 2024

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    Georgia

    My thoughts on this subject are as clear as a perfectly peeling wave—protecting Australia’s surf beaches is not just about preserving a pastime; it’s about safeguarding a multi-billion-dollar industry that fuels local economies, tourism, and countless small businesses. Without those iconic breaks, we risk wiping out a cultural cornerstone and the jobs it supports. Let’s not let short-term neglect erode long-term prosperity—surf's up, and so should our commitment to protecting it!

    Posted by Georgia on 28 Nov 2024

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    Warren

    those that surf have to eat or use accommodation so it injects money into the economy wherever they are

    Posted by Warren on 26 Nov 2024

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    magpiefanatic

    WTF is going on? Reward redemption is not working.

    Posted by magpiefanatic on 24 Nov 2024

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    Borachero

    Now why is LiveTribe not allowing to reward redemption? What should I do with my hardly earned more than 1L points? Issues with reward redemption are more than 2 years.

    Posted by Borachero on 18 Nov 2024

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    precious

    Surf spots serve as attraction points for tourism, surf cultures supports small businesses like calf's and restaurants,it also prevents erosion, protecting infrastructure and properties

    Posted by precious on 16 Nov 2024

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    she cat

    It's a major attraction and promotes business to the local area. It gets the young ones out and gives them something to do. promoting cleanliness along the beaches and teaching the younger generation about the dangers. Get them involved.

    Posted by she cat on 13 Nov 2024

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    Col

    PLEASE FIX ISSUES WITH REWARD REDEMPTION.

    Posted by Col on 12 Nov 2024

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    mact

    Geez 'Anna' how about a new topic..... you've got 800 plus responses.... so get on with it....please!

    Posted by mact on 12 Nov 2024

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    Jenny

    CAN"T REDEEM MY POINTS.

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    My account has been suspended many times without any reason, and my reward is pending for more than a month. Also, I have a feeling my personal info is at risk with LiveTribe, so I quit.

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    Gingerr

    Can't redeem points. After the security question, log out and redirect to login. Logged in and again tried to redeem, but the same happened. Don't understand why this rubbish feature is there in reward redemption and its relevance?

    Posted by Gingerr on 31 Oct 2024

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    mact

    Good for beach related tourism and land developers profits anvd wealthy peoples aspirations .Surf makes dollars for some and bleeds ordinary workers dry. !

    Posted by mact on 31 Oct 2024

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    ere

    I'm baaack. After having my account suspended by the Livetribe hell desk for a week so they could fix the 'problem' my account was reinstated by them today. Let's see how long it is until they unsubscribe me this time.

    Posted by ere on 26 Oct 2024

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    ere

    Just noticed that all my previously accumulated points are missing (shakes head in disbelief)

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    TOBY10

    I completed one survey and when I redeem my points unsubscribed, logged out and redirect to login page.

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    AJ

    WTF is going with LiveTribe? Can't redeem my points.

    Posted by AJ on 22 Oct 2024

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    Paula

    We should protect our beaches because they aren't used only for surfing as many people like to spend a day at the beach simply swimming or laying on the sand. Some of our beaches are known worldwide so let's hang onto them.

    Posted by Paula on 16 Oct 2024

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    Gary

    Yes I agree I remember year’s ago at Cronulla beach we had the last sections of the famous Cronulla Wall which most local surfers going back to the early 70s would still remember.But through erosion these places were washed away years ago .Also l remember seeing heavy vehicles replacing the sand at South Cronulla especially after a king tide or large storm ,but manly after the king tides around Christmas each year.So yes over the years erosion has damaged a lot of my great Cronulla as I’m sure heaps of locals would agree with me ROCK ON GUYS

    Posted by Gary on 16 Oct 2024

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    ere

    At least they gave me the weekend off before unsubscribing me for the 7th time.

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    ere

    Make that the 8th time.

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    ere

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    Posted by ere on 11 Oct 2024

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    ere

    7th day in a row!! What are these amateurs doing?

    Posted by ere on 12 Oct 2024

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    pamela

    When will the issues with reward redemption be fixed? All issues are getting worse.

    Posted by pamela on 09 Oct 2024

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    ere

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    Posted by ere on 10 Oct 2024

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    LiveTribe I log in from the login page and try to redeem points, then I get the below message, and I unsubscribe and redirect to the login page always, which is annoying: "Your redemption session has expired; please log back in to make redemptions."

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    Today's the 4th day these clowns have unsubscribed me! About time they got their act together.

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    Birgit

    After introducing the secret question and answer feature in reward redemption, each time I try to redeem my points, I am unsubscribing from my account and redirecting to the login page. Reinstated my account and logged in, but no redemption happened.

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    Grace

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    CILLY0

    So many tourists come to this country purely for the surfing we enjoy in this country. Although not all repairs may be possible to enact, the various governments should do as many as they can to ensure we can still maintain the tourist dollars. It's about the only way we will be able to earn income the way the country is going, especially with the woke push to stop all mining. Thats the only other sellable resource we have.

    Posted by CILLY0 on 03 Oct 2024

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    ere

    If 'legal protection' means locking them up for use by selected groups I'm against it. Improve the foreshores by building levees or protective rock walls and plant grasses to hold the dunes together but locking up areas to keep tree huggers happy without follow up action is a waste of time.

    Posted by ere on 03 Oct 2024

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    sulter

    It costs a lot of money to repair coastlines. and brings in a lot of money from tourists.

    Posted by sulter on 02 Oct 2024

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    Anabela

    For many weeks or months the reward redemption was disabled for counteracting the non-identified technical glitch, and now you claimed some new feature introduced and enabled reward redemption, but I can't redeem my points but am getting some warning messages with multiple issues/invalid criteria never before. What's going on with LiveTribe?

    Posted by Anabela on 01 Oct 2024

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    osmantars

    WTF is going with LiveTribe?

    Posted by osmantars on 03 Oct 2024

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    ere

    Received the dreaded email today saying that I had unsubscribed, straight after I had redeemed some points. Seems like this issue is getting worse. Fix it Livetribe or employ someone who knows how to fix it.

    Posted by ere on 04 Oct 2024

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    ere

    And another email saying I'd unsubscribed!!!!!!!! GRRRR. If you don't want me as a member Livetribe just come out and tell me!!!

    Posted by ere on 05 Oct 2024

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    ere

    AND TODAY IS THE THIRD TIME IN A ROW THAT LIVETRIBE'S SYSTEM HAS UNSUBSCRIBED ME. THEIR HELP DESK IS A WASTE OF TIME AND THEY DON'T EVEN ADMIT THAT THEY HAVE AN ISSUE. IDIOTS!!!!!

    Posted by ere on 07 Oct 2024

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