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Vic Parks Camping Fee Proposal 12-Nov-2013 At 3:26:42 PM christophermoore

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Just put in my submission. Feel free to copy:

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I would like to register my objection to the proposed camping fee increases. They are exorbitant, totally out of line with the fees charged in other areas/states, and would act to discourage people from camping.

They move the fee burden completely onto those who stay overnight, ignoring day visitors. The fee structure is also cumbersome - a per-person fee would be much simpler.

The proposed fees are even high at the lower end of the scale, where there are minimal facilities being provided. This is especially so in the case of bush camping, where no facilities at all are being used. This should not attract a charge.

Furthermore, the costs of collecting these fees are extremely high compared to the income they'll generate. It is simply not worth it.