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Navigating Insurance in the Outdoor Industry
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the outdoor recreation industry requires staying informed about legislative changes, emerging opportunities, and essential risk management practices. This comprehensive update from Outdoors NSW & ACT delivers critical information that could significantly impact your outdoor business operations.
The spotlight falls on imminent e-bike legislation changes scheduled for February 2024 that could render current inventory redundant for tour operators and hire businesses. However, there's promising news as Fair Trading has shown willingness to reconsider aspects after receiving compelling evidence from industry stakeholders. Your input remains crucial – completing the industry questionnaire strengthens our collective advocacy position. Similarly, the proposed temporary ban on e-bikes on NSW transport systems requires urgent attention with submissions closing soon.
Adventure tourism stakeholders will find valuable insights in the newly launched Visitor Economy Strategy 2035, which establishes a framework for growth through improved accessibility, increased accommodation capacity, enhanced destination branding, event leveraging, and experience development. This creates alignment opportunities between business development and state tourism priorities.
The persistent challenge of industry skill shortages takes center stage with the federal government's Core Skills Occupations List survey accepting submissions until September 26th. Your feedback directly influences workforce planning and training priorities. Looking ahead, the Career Seekers and Advisors Showcase on October 10th presents an excellent opportunity to highlight employment pathways to potential candidates during Outdoors October.
Perhaps most thought-provoking is the deep dive into insurance considerations for outdoor businesses. Rather than viewing insurance as merely an annual transaction, operators benefit from adopting a comprehensive risk management approach – identifying business risks, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies, and transferring unavoidable risks through carefully selected coverage. Working with brokers who genuinely understand the outdoor industry proves essential, as does maintaining best practices that demonstrate your commitment to safety.
Don't miss the upcoming Outdoor Learning Mini Conference in Canberra and various professional development opportunities being planned. Whether you're considering leadership within the industry through a director position or simply want to stay ahead of regulatory changes, this update equips you with knowledge to navigate the changing outdoor recreation landscape with confidence.
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