Changes in Victoria's prospecting rules

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Just a post to let members know that a further post I made doubling down on criticisms about the S7 issue has, after review by moderators, been withdrawn.

I have been correctly reminded that interpretation of the changes as representing a ban on recreational prospecting in areas designated as S7 are yet to be confirmed with absolute certainty by government sources.

This also requires that I take some action in this regard and I have already sent a request by email for clarification to Parks Vic, who I believe would be responsible for policing illegal prospecting on Crown land. I am hoping for a better result than the lack of response given to Oz Geology following his earlier enquiries.
I will post again when and if a response is obtained.

I have also been reminded that posts should not contain any political referencing and this I also accept and withdraw any suggestions that politicians of any political persuasion should be approached at this time until further clarification is obtained

Access to areas for recreational prospecting is something dear to my heart and remember the anguish caused to many of us by the proposed Box Ironbark regulations in 2002. The actions of the PMAV and its members among others were responsible for many of the prime prospecting areas of the GT remaining open to this day. I sincerely apologise for letting my emotions get in the way good forum conduct.
 
The video is horrible and as clear as mud.
Someone raging against something without clearly explaining what’s happening doesn’t help any one.
The questions that need answers
1. What changes have been made
2. Who do they apply too
3 why have they been put in place

People should try prospecting nsw, most of my local area is protected.
 
I think they will have trouble policing these areas. There are some who prospect at 2am in the morning with no head lamps etc and have been doing so for along time. Are they going to monitor these areas 24/7? 365 days a year.
 

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