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How often does a canceled TV show really get saved? It may seem like a frequent phenomenon, thanks to the media attention and fan celebration showered on programs that do get picked up by another network or streaming service. It makes for an obvious next step when your favorite show gets the ax: Just take to Twitter to beg for its life.
But it's actually a pretty rare occurrence, and often takes a whole lot of work. And perhaps no show's rescue took more work than that of Young Justice, the DC animated series from creators and producers Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman.
Young Justice was canceled by Cartoon Network in 2013 due to poor toy sales after just two seasons, and in the early days of streaming success, the idea of reviving a show on Netflix or Hulu wasn't really viable. Vietti and Weisman say that, at the time, there wasn't much fans could do to rectify the situation.
"It's not like Cartoon Network or Warner Bros. ever announced 'There's no more coming.' They just didn't announce that there was more coming, and so it took the fandom some time to sort of realize that they weren't getting any more," Weisman tell SYFY WIRE. "And when it hit them… there's this internet thing, and it has a tendency to snowball. It started to dawn on the fandom that we weren't working on a third season, and that became a sort of outcry. A lot of people, they went through petitions and a lot of things that were very well-meaning, but didn't necessarily accomplish anything."
Eventually, though, the rapid evolution of the entertainment business changed things. Thanks to the influx of new streaming outlets and the hunger for owned IP, Young Justice was officially revived in November 2016, and its return is a story about fan tenacity, love, and sheer stubbornness. Young Justice Season 3, subtitled Outsiders, premiered on DC Universe on Jan. 4 of this year. Vietti and Weisman say the series' revival has everything to do with the years-long, fan-run campaigns to bring the series back.
The fan reaction in the aftermath of the show's cancellation was swift. One petition on Change.org to bring back Young Justice (and Green Lantern: The Animated Series, which was canceled at the same time) garnered over 52,000 signatures. Fans dedicated videos to the series to share what the show had meant to them, kept fan art communities alive, and generally begged for Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. to do something to save the series.
"You name it, we did it," a Young Justice fan and community organizer who goes by the internet handle Darksuperboy tells SYFY WIRE via email. "Letter campaigns, petitions to Warner Bros. and Netflix for the [series] to be picked up (numbering in the tens of thousands). Social media trending campaigns. A fundraiser... Binge watching both seasons on Netflix. Fan videos. Buying the comics, video game, Blu-rays. Keeping the sales demand high for the creators to see."
Darksuperboy runs Young Justice fan art groups on DeviantArt, including Young-Justice-Art, as well as a YouTube channel dedicated to Young Justice and other DC properties. He garnered attention from others in the fan community when his Season 3 theories took off online and, understandably, when he climbed Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the British Isles, solely to film a video asking Netflix to pick Young Justice up for Season 3.
The series, he says, means "more than you can imagine" to him. "I am a life long sufferer of depression and anxiety caused by multiple mental issues such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism. I've had problems with socialization and interactions with other people. That makes life very hard for me every day. But Young Justice has helped me with it. I'm not talking about just the show doing this by itself. I'm talking about what it helped create, a community."
Finding fellow Young Justice fans has been a boon to his social life and feelings of self-worth.
"I felt confident to talk with people who responded to me with respect, kindness, and warmth," he continues. "I've had conversations with its artists, a chat with the director over my thoughts on its future, [showing] my voice does matter because I have fans now who want to hear it. Which helped build confidence within me to literally climb mountains, run marathons, and jump out of planes. My life is better for Young Justice."
He plans to tell the voice actors, most of whom have returned for Season 3, and the creators these things when he attends San Diego Comic-Con in July.
Vietti and Weisman have experienced this outpouring of love firsthand. Before the series was originally canceled, the pair had befriended a group of Young Justice fans in Los Angeles, who gathered at a local restaurant every week for watch parties. As they sat amongst the fans for the Season 2 finale, they realized no one around them knew the cancellation was coming.
It was nice to be there with them, Vietti says, but it was a bittersweet moment; the fans, both those in the restaurant and around the world, wouldn't realize for some time that there was no Season 3 on the horizon. So it's fitting that when the Season 3 announcement came three years later, Vietti and Weisman found out only 10 days before the fans.
"It was fun to watch on the internet, to see that erupt," Vietti says. "It was just unbelievable. How often does that happen, really, for any show? Live action, animated, for any show to come back is a rare occasion. And I think even more rare, honestly in animation. It just made the victory even sweeter for our fans."
Weisman laughs when remembering how eager everyone was for things to get started again. "Immediately they're like, 'So when can we have it? Can it start now?' And we're like, 'Well, no. We just found out. We gotta make it first.'"
Little did the fans know that they'd have to wait almost another three years after the Season 3 announcement to get any new episodes. "It's because animation takes so much longer to produce a lot of the time than live action," Weisman says. "And it's also kind of unusual, I think, to announce a show at the beginning of a production. Oftentimes in animation, when a show is announced, it's already quite a ways down the pipe in terms of production… But we had just started; [we] were just having our first story meetings when the announcement came out."
Luckily, they already knew what story they wanted to tell. Vietti says the pair write their ideas on index cards and hang them — A Beautiful Mind-style — in Weisman's office. While writing Seasons 1 and 2, ideas were left behind, ones they wanted to explore in Season 3.
"But at the same time, Greg and I stepped away from the show for a number of years," Vietti says. "We were coming back to it with fresh ideas and new experience just from our own adventures and our animation careers."
What results is a jam-packed Season 3, one the pair says takes inspiration from their own ideas as well as DC comics canon old and new.
Despite the anticipation for a third season, the pressure, oddly enough, was less imposing the third time around than it was for the first two seasons, back when the show had to follow in the wake of other great animated series such as Teen Titans and Justice League: Unlimited. Season 3 has been different. Young Justice already has a fan base, and Vietti and Weisman know at least some of them will enjoy what they've created.
Any anxiety the two feel about Season 3 has nothing to do with critics or even viewership numbers, but fan reaction. After all, the show is back solely because fans demanded more. The last thing Vietti and Weisman want to do is let them down.
"I think, after all this time, we have some sense of what they like, but as artists, you can just never tell," Vietti says. "You can never know 100 percent. So I've been watching the internet with anticipation and anxiety. Fortunately, the reactions have been quite good so far."
The first six episodes of Young Justice Season 3 are now available to stream on DC Universe.


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Appling Bulldogs defeated Scarborough Fish and Game 1816 to 1335 in the Orions National BB Gun League Distinguished Division. With the win, Appling Bulldogs is in first place, with a 4 - 0 record. Appling Bulldogs is from Baxley, GA, and is coached by Jeffrey McLellan.
Scarborough Fish and Game dropped to 0 - 4 on the season. They are currently in eighth place. Scarborough Fish and Game was led by James Loft from Standish, who shot a 306. The remaining contributing members were Clayton Locke, Evan Gurry, Jon Loft (Standish) and Charlie Loker. Scarborough Fish and Game is from Scarborough, ME, and is coached by Roy Gorman.
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Save yourself this Christmas
If the festive season usually leaves you out of pocket and feeling like you spent more time and money battling the crowds than relaxing with friends and loved ones, why not simplify things this year?
Here are some quick and easy tips to help you enjoy the festive season without breaking the bank.
- Make a list and check it twice
- Grab your gift cards
- Master the art of Christmas gift hacking
- Shop like you're Santa
- Track your spending
- Lighten your load on Christmas Day
- Plan for next Christmas
Make a list and check it twice
Make lists of the things you need to buy and the food you need to prepare for the festive season. Having lists will help you plan your spending and keep you on track.
Presents – Make a list of who you're buying for, what you want to get them, and how much money you're prepared to spend on each person.
Entertainment supplies – List the food and drinks you'll need, and how much you can spend. Buy in advance where possible to take advantage of specials, especially if items can be frozen or have a long shelf life.
Travel plans – Whether you're flying or driving, there are ways to save on holiday travel costs. List all your costs like flights, accommodation, travel insurance, airport transfers and petrol. Shop around for deals as early as you can, to avoid paying a premium for last-minute bookings or peak season increases. If you're going on a driving holiday, work out which day is cheapest to fill up on petrol, and do it the week before Christmas.
Grab your gift cards
Australians love gift cards and vouchers, but too many of us let the funds expire before we use them. Check the expiry date on any gift cards you still have credit on, and consider putting this money towards your Christmas costs. Every dollar of gift card credit you use means you're spending one less dollar of your own money. Every little bit helps!
Gift cards can also make good presents for people who are hard to buy for, or if you just don't know what to get them. Giving gift cards at Christmas also means the recipient can use them in the post-Christmas sales.
Master the art of Christmas gift hacking
There's a lot of pressure to spend up big on gifts at this time of year, but expensive presents aren't necessarily the way to go. Here are some ways you can show you care, while keeping a lid on your spending:
Agree on a spending limit – Suggest to your loved ones that you set a limit on how much you will spend on gifts for each other to keep your budgets under control
Kids only – Talk to the other adults in your extended family about only buying presents for the kids this year, rather than for the adults
Savvy sales – Take advantage of sales throughout the year to nab some good deals and store them away for Christmas. But, even in December there are good deals to be had. You can also check out any clearance outlets near you, or sign up to their newsletters so that you'll be in the know when they have a sale.
Compare offers – Some stores match or beat competitors' deals, so compare their offers and take all the details with you when you go into the store. Don't be afraid to ask for a discount – you might just get a Christmas miracle!
Second-hand bargains – Op shops, antique stores and second-hand bookshops can be a treasure trove for the thrifty Christmas shopper. If you're prepared to spend the time looking through their stock, you can often find good quality items at a fraction of the price you'd pay at big name stores.
Shop like you're Santa
Santa is always well-prepared and does his shopping on time, so why don't you? If you are going to shop in-store, consider these rules-of-thumb to reduce Christmas shopping stress and limit the temptation to over spend:
Set a time limit on your shopping – Get in, get it done and get out so you aren't tempted to spend more than you want to.
Shop at odd hours – Take advantage of extended trading hours and go when it's less crowded so you can choose carefully without having to jostle for space.
Buy less expensive stuff first – If you buy larger and pricier items first you can lose perspective on what is a good price, so set your budget, buy small first, and then tackle the big stuff so you stick to your gift budget.
Pre-pay – If you buy online, check if there's an option to pick up in-store. You'll save on freight, skip any lines, and there will be less temptation to buy more.
Limit your shopping locations – Only go to shops that you need to visit so you don't get distracted and impulse buy.
Track your spending
Keeping track of your festive spending is the best way to avoid going over your budget this Christmas.
Lighten your load on Christmas Day
The costs of entertaining can skyrocket at this time of year. But, with some simple planning, both you and your wallet can enjoy the fruits of your labour. Here are some ways to lighten the Christmas load:
Share the catering – Even if you're hosting Christmas Day lunch or dinner, there's no need to shoulder all the work yourself. Ask others to bring nibblies, drinks, salads or desserts.
Buy only what you need – It can be easy to overestimate how much food you'll need at Christmas, only to end up throwing some away or eating leftovers for days.
Switch supermarkets – Make a list of the groceries you need for Christmas, then take advantage of the competition between supermarkets by checking out the advertised specials and stocking up. Don't buy everything at the same shop if you can get it cheaper elsewhere. You might even get better deals at your local butcher or fruit shop.
Use loyalty credits – If you belong to a supermarket loyalty scheme that builds up credit after you've spent a certain amount, check if you can use the credit to get a discount on your Christmas grocery shop.
Plan for next Christmas
Once this Christmas is done and dusted, you should start planning ahead for next year. Here are some ideas to make sure you are set up for next Christmas:
Start saving now – Open a high interest savings account in January and contribute a small amount to it every payday. Saving $20 per week will add up to over $1,000 in a year's time.
Shop the sales – Shop for presents throughout the year, especially during sales. This will spread your costs and make them more manageable.
Layby – Pre-plan larger gifts and layby them a few months ahead so you can pay them off over time.
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The Nürburgring is where most European brands and even some Asian brands test their future products. Kia has been a regular visitor to the venue now that it has such a strong presence in Europe. The all-new Sorento has been viewed going around the track undergoing testing prior to sale of the latest model – which is believed to be across Europe as demand for SUV's is ever growing.
It is the same prototype which spies have previously caught on camera and there is now footage of the new Sorento going around Nürburgring. The SUV was seen being pushed quite hard and even had a roll cage behind the front seats. Underneath the camouflage appears to be a final production body with final headlights, but still only has basic taillights which we would expect them to replace with more stylish and sophisticated to be more in-line with the production-ready car.
In August 2014 we were introduced to the third-generation Sorento which then received a facelift in 2018, which on this basis we expect the fourth-generation model to arrive some point in 2020 or 2021. From what can be seen it would appear the new design is sleeker compared with the current model – some interesting designs can be seen evolving around the C-pillar and surrounding area. Finer details are hard to see with such limited exposure of the upcoming Sorento.
It's too early to tell how the three-row SUV's design will evolve, but from what we're able to see so far, it looks like it won't be as boxy and rugged as the bigger Telluride. Inside there could be quite a few changes. We would expect modern systems and an overall update to the cabin as the current Sorento is beginning to show its age compared to the latest cars on the market. We can expect a fully digital instrument cluster, bigger infotainment system, and new control panel layout should freshen up the SUV's cabin.
No information has been released regarding the powertrains as of yet, however, it would not be wrongly assumed that Kia may be looking to electric-power for the next-gen Sorento as the EV market is growing. The growing popularity of electric vehicles could be a persuading factor for the selected drivetrain of the new Sorento but we would not rule out Diesel or Petrol versions too.
There have been talks of the wraps coming off sometime next year, but for now all we have is a few spy shots and minimal exposure of the latest Sorento. Further reports pending.
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There are generally two types of swimmers in a high school 500 freestyle: There are 200 swimmers, trying to hold on for the extra distance, and 1,000 guys or milers, trying to dredge their muscles for sufficient fast-twitch action to generate the needed speed.
From his swim Saturday, you'd have no idea which camp Ivan Michalovic falls into.
The Garnet Valley junior is a bit of an anomaly. Though he readily admits to not much enjoying the 200 free – his early-meet swim is usually the 200 individual medley – he has no problem attacking a 500 with the go-out-hard-and-hold-on-mentality characteristic of 200 swimmers.
That's precisely what he did Saturday, going out hard and hanging on for a comfortable win in the 500 in 4:42.71. Against a daunting field consisting of All-Delcos Philip Nawn of Penncrest (second in 4:48.58) and Connor Hart of Haverford (4:50.83), Michalovic took the early initiative and coasted away in a race where the top three swimmers separated themselves from the field within the first 50 meters.
It's even more remarkable when you break down Michalovic's swim. He took his first 200 meters out in 1:49.36, 3.4 seconds faster than Nawn (1:52.77) and over four quicker than Hart (1:53.56). Michalovic's time in the 200 would have finished fifth in the individual event, won by Hart.
Hart's swim in that event informed Michalovic's race strategy in the 500.
"Today for sure, I saw Connor back-half his 200, and I was like, 'wow,'" Michalovic said. "I knew he was trying to do that in the 500, and I was hoping to get a big enough lead where I can just not have to worry about anyone coming back on me. Whenever I swim my 500, it's like that. … I just like to go for it and hold on."
Michalovic, who prefers more grueling events like the 200 backstroke, 400 IM and 1,000 free, may not have the fastest 200 free in the world. But he always seems to have the speed at the beginning of longer races. Many of his fastest 200s – like the 1:47 he posted as part of a 4:38 500 time over the summer – come off the front of longer races.
His ability to aggressively approach a 500 is a testament to the work he puts in, and he's only able to unleash that speed with the security of knowing that he'll have enough left in his legs afterward.
"It's pretty much a lot of faith in how I train," Michalovic said. "I put in 10 grand (yards) a day, and when you're putting in that much, you have to have faith that you'll have enough to hold on at the end."
Time wasn't Michalovic's main concern Saturday, though. With his automatic district cuts long-since booked, the junior's main objective at Radnor High School was to race, a chance to test his mettle against the area's best.
"Central Leagues is actually the most pressure on me, because when you're done, you could go a ridiculously fast time but if you go second … there's so much pressure to win at this meet," he said. "It's all about winning and nothing about times, especially when you know everyone around you."


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The Raider cross country team is coached by 11-year veteran Reggie Miller, while the Lady Raider team will see first-year head coach Jessica Covington join the ranks. The duo of coaches may be new to one another, but they share a common goal: helping the Richmond squads get better together.
Even though the Sandhills Athletic Conference opener is set for Tuesday at Purnell Swett High School, the Raiders' and Lady Raiders' seasons started months ago. Miller noted that summer workouts for the boys and girls began a week after school got out for summer vacation, and that the rigorous summer regimen has prepared both teams for their first meet.
"So far, things are pretty good," Miller explained. "The boys and girls are working very hard. Summer workouts really helped them to get into shape. I believe (both teams) will have a strong showing because they are committed and determined to get better every day in practice."
Both teams have battled the hot summer weather while running mile after mile around the exterior of Richmond's rolling campus, Hinson Lake in Rockingham and along the track at the high school. Miller and Covington have mixed in long and mid-distance runs, as well as sprints and core workouts to better their runners.
"I am extremely excited to see what this season holds for the girls," Covington said. "I feel as if we have a strong, dedicated team that will do well. The girls are always giving it 100 percent and I expect great things."
While both teams are smaller in size, 12 girls and seven boys, they each pack a strong punch when it comes to returning experienced leadership. On the boys' side, seniors Joey Nicholson and Devon Tillman are returning for their fourth season, while juniors Carson Jordan and Will Thompson should keep the Raiders in each race.
The Lady Raiders are led by seniors Airel Brown, Abby Calhoun, Hannah Stewart and Analee Wyand, all of whom placed well last season under former head coach Shellie Wimpey. Juniors Breanna Ball and Alena Craddock, sophomore Maylyn Wallace and freshman Sheccid Heaton will look to back up the strong senior class.
"Carson came into his own last year, and he improved his time in every meet that he ran in," Miller commented. "This is his third year running cross country and he brings that mental toughness and hard work that every coach loves to see.
"Joey, who's in his fourth year running, is also a hard worker and brings mental toughness to the team," he added. "He's one of the hardest-working athletes that I've coached and Joey is an athlete that you can build a team around."
For Covington, who is now one of the weight training teachers at the high school, this year is all about building on experience while acclimating herself to an already proven set of girls.
"I am so excited to start my first season coaching cross country with this group of young ladies," she remarked. "Coach Miller has also been awesome with showing me the ropes and I look forward to an awesome season.
"Airel is our fastest girl at the moment and is a great team leader who motivates the rest of the team to pick it up," she added.
In a sport that sees its athletes push their extremes to the max during 3.2-mile races over exhaustive terrain, Miller and Covington are hoping to see the season go without a hitch on the healthy side. With smaller crews, the imperativeness of staying healthy and injury-free will keep the Raiders and Lady Raiders in the hunt for a Sandhills Athletic Conference championship.
A season ago, the Raiders took fourth out of eight teams in the SAC standings, and finished 17th overall in the 4A regional meet. The Lady Raiders took 14th at regionals. In order to get better this season, the answer is simple: staying focused and building mental toughness.
"We talked about how in order to be a better team than we were last year, we needed to stay focused and have mental toughness," Miller shared. "The only way for us to have success is we need to improve our times, stay competitive in practice and stay injury-free.
"I want the boys to believe in themselves," he added. "If they can do that, then success will take care of itself."
"The goals for the girls this fall are to shave some time off of their 5K time and to place in regionals," Covington echoed. "Several of our seniors are also looking to get scholarships. Tuesday's race will be a good way to see how the girls will do under pressure. We have a great time and I know they are going to do great."
This season will also be Miller's 11th and final as the boys' head cross country coach. Following the season, he said, he will shift his focus to indoor track and track and field in the spring.
"This is truly going to be a season to remember," he said. "I've had the time of my life and I've gotten a chance to coach the greatest kids to be around. We've had a lot of success in the years that I've coached both boys and girls."
Tuesday's season-opening race will be hosted by Purnell Swett High School, and feature Richmond, Purnell Swett, Scotland and Seventy-First high schools. The first race will begin at 5 p.m.


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Yes, it's another "New Energy Chinwag!"
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Informal but Informative – your guide to issues around the UK and global clean energy transition
In this episode…
In May, we visited the All-Energy show in Glasgow, UK. It's just about the biggest clean energy show here in the UK, so a good event to catch the mood of the industry and hear what they are talking about.
Regular listeners will have already listened to our preview of the show. So how close were we when anticipating what would be the key themes there? Now you can find out: here's our post-event wrap-up! (spoiler: we were pretty much on the money, but as always there were some interesting specifics and extras to highlight).
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At Rudy's Happy Patch Market, we are always in the process of transitioning from one season to another. Even though we have recently experienced some of the coldest temperatures in decades, we are already making plans for spring planting and preparing the market for what promises to be our busiest season ever.
In a few short months, our market area will be filled with locally grown fruits and vegetables, decorative plants, hanging baskets, and garden supplies. To make room for our spring offerings, we are clearing the market of a wide variety of ceramic pots we have in stock. They include both American-made and imported pots in a variety of colorful glazes. Sizes range from tabletop pots to some that will require transport by truck.
Get prepared for your own spring season with some lovely decorative pots in which to place your plants in your sunroom or porch, by the front door, or on the patio. Come by today and see our dozens of available pots, all marked 50% off! Sale prices range from $8 to $35.


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I have spent a lot of time offline in the past six weeks, and honestly it's been kind of amazing, and I'm beginning to gain a clarity I've needed for a long time.
But I've realized that I have just jumped into a lot of things in life, including this, without thinking and acting intentionally.
That's been a major strategy much of my adult life.
Sometimes it's really served me, sometimes not so much.
I'm taking a little more time to think about what that means here, for my podcast, for my social media, and I'm excited to come back with a much more thoughtful approach.


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UPDATE: New Levy for all Domestic Commercial Vessels
UPDATE: New Fees Proposed for Commercial Kayak/Canoe Operators
Posted on 24.04.2018
For owners and operators of unpowered hire and drive vessels
Despite previous indications, Maritime Safety is now proposing to levy all commercially used vessels including kayaks, canoes and other small craft used for hire or drive. The fees proposed are not insignificant and have the potential to impact both education and tourism operators alike.
The Department is calling for submissions on the draft proposal and it is VITAL that all operators put in a submission by Monday 30 April 2018.
The department prefers to receive electronic copies of comments and submissions in either PDF or Microsoft Word format. Please email submissions to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Alternatively, submissions can be posted to:
Domestic Commercial Vessel Levy Consultation
Maritime and Shipping Branch
Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities
GPO Box 594
Please note that we must act swiftly as these changes are planned to take effect on 1st July 2018.
QORF's Submission
Click LINK below to read QORF's submission on the draft Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) Levy legislative instruments.
We encourage all members and others who are likely to be affected to put in a submission as soon as possible.
Note: please do NOT simply copy QORF's submission as your own – duplicate submissions are likely to discounted by the AMSA.
Domestic Commercial Vessel Levy Consultation
Maritime and Shipping Branch
Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities
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26th April 2018
Dear sir/madam,
Consultation on exposure draft of Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) Levy legislative instruments
QORF (the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation) is writing to provide input on AMSA's Consultation on exposure draft of Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) Levy legislative instruments.
QORF is the peak body representing the interests of the outdoor community in Queensland. QORF has over 190 members, consisting of a range of outdoor industry stakeholders, including local governments, schools with an outdoor education focus, commercial operators and community organisations including Canoeing Queensland, Girl Guides Queensland, Scouts Queensland, and local/regional outdoor recreation bodies.
QORF's mission is to raise the profile, develop the capacity, and increase opportunities for outdoor recreation in Queensland.
Your website states that "the purpose of this consultation is intended to provide sufficient time for industry to review levy charges and fees and to support parliamentary debate of the related Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) Levy Bills, which were introduced into Parliament on 28 February 2018." [emphasis added] However, little or no consultation has been carried out with peak bodies who represent the interests of the outdoor community.
We became aware of the proposed removal of the exemption from the payment of annual levies for class 4 vessels through an email dated Friday 20th April 2018 – that email advised that the closing date for submissions was Monday 30th April 2018. This is not considered sufficient time for industry to review levy charges and fees.
The opening paragraph of the email dated 20th April 2018 stated that "In the 2016 consultation—Cost recovery for services under the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety—it was proposed to exempt unpowered class 4 hire-and-drive vessels (such as kayaks, canoes, dragon boats and small sailing vessels) from the national system levy. Subsequent to those proposals, and based on further work, it is now proposed that these vessels be included in the levy scheme."
QORF strongly objects to the proposed inclusion of unpowered class 4 hire-and-drive vessels in the levy scheme. QORF understands the need for government agencies to engage in cost recovery, however we question what evidence is available showing that business operators using these specific types of vessels are causing AMSA to incur costs.
We believe that including these craft in the levy scheme will have the effect of driving businesses away from the use of kayaks, canoes, dragon boats and small sailing vessels. This decision will cause some businesses to cease operations.
The proposed inclusion in the levy scheme by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority could have the ironic effect of reducing safety for participants in paddling and sailing activities. Small businesses currently deliver safety training to participants before allowing people to hire and use their craft. Small business operators deliver training and education to people regarding safe use of these types of craft.
If operators are driven away from hire of paddlecraft and small sailing vessels and the costs increase for businesses which deliver training, then safety training will become less cost-effective and less readily available. If a business operator chooses to continue to hire these vessels to members of the public, it is expected that the costs of the levy would be passed on to the end users, making safety instruction a more expensive proposal – this would have the effect of reducing safety training for many members of the public.
Including unpowered class 4 hire-and-drive vessels in the levy scheme will dramatically affect many operators across the outdoor sector, whether in training, education or tourism. QORF strongly urges AMSA to reconsider the proposal to include unpowered class 4 hire-and-drive vessels in the levy scheme.
QORF would be pleased to engage with the department or AMSA in relation to this submission. We understand that this submission may be published as part of the community feedback process.
If further information is required, please contact us on 07 3369 9455 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Dom Courtney
QORF Executive Officer
Removal of exemption:
- No justification has been provided for the removal of the exemption
- No justification has been provided why some craft are exempt and other craft are not – for example why is a stand-up paddle board exempt but a single person kayak not
- No cost benefit analysis is provided for the change
- No assessment of the likely impact on business, active recreation, outdoor education experiences and the likely associated increased heath costs of reduced activity, caused by the change, has been provided.
Cost issues
- Represents a tax on small business
- The costs affect fleet owners disproportionately – for example
- in 2022-23 a residential camp offering canoeing as an activity with a fleet of 10 canoes (class 4) being paddled on a small dam on their own property (Area of operation E "smooth waters") would need to pay $193 x 10 = $1,930pa.
- in 2022-23 a commercial vessel greater than 45m (class 4) with unlimited domestic operations (Area A including extended offshore operations) pays $385pa
- It is likely to make the activity unviable for all operators of canoeing and kayaking including but not limited to residential camps, training providers and outdoor adventure providers including outdoor education providers
- Will impact business sales where a try before you buy system is in place
- Why is the cost of rescue not borne by surfers, paddle boards and surf skis, but is borne by canoeists and kayakers?
Impact of the law
- the tax is likely to drive out of business small tour, third-party activity and education businesses
- concerns for the survey systems and requirements
- while type and location of operation effects the amount of tax paid, the costs still do not reflect accurately the level of risk the activity involves or the likelihood of requiring rescue meaning some operators are cross subsidising other more high risk operations
- low risk fleet operations serviced by State Government agencies (e.g. Police) cross subsidise higher risk maritime operations serviced by AMSA:
- as detailed in the example discussed above, a canoe fleet owner operating on "smooth waters" such as their own property small dam pays more than a large vessel operating in extended offshore operations/unlimited domestic operations
- the canoe fleet owner is highly unlikely to require rescue on the dam while the large vessel is far more likely to require significant search and rescue resources
- canoe and kayaking training will decrease as providers cannot afford the additional cost burden as they are providing effectively "hire and drive" services
- reduced number of canoeing and kayaking 'training providers' ironically is likely to see an increase in more inexperienced paddlers undertaking the activity as they lack an appropriate means of obtaining training, therefore increasing the likelihood of more rescues being required. The law paradoxically makes the system less safe unintentionally.
- the increased cost will cause a significant reduction in the availability of canoeing and kayaking as an activity for students as schools will be unable to afford the increase in costs, either due to the cost of the fleet for independant schools or the cost being passed on by their third-party activity providers
- the reduction in 'supervised outdoor activity' has significant impacts on active recreation and current state government attempts to encourage a more active lifestyle to reduce obesity and increase heathy lifestyles. Barriers to active recreation is likely to increase the cost burden on the Federal and State health budgets.
Intent of the law
- The funds raised by the law does not appear to offer any benefit or service improvements to kayak and canoe users
- The law has a range of fundamental grey areas that do not appear to be intended which are best address by retaining the exemption. This include but are not limited to:
- Are inflatable kayaks considered rafts or kayaks?
- Is a residential camp operation required to pay the levy on their canoe/kayak fleets
- Are providers of adventure activities including those that provide services to schools who also provide craft to use captured under the law
- Are training providers providing fee for service instruction such as Registered Training Organisations captured under the law?
- Why are independant schools to be charged a levy whilst government schools are exempt?
- The law is designed to cost recover for maritime rescues but operators on inland smooth waters are being taxed even though they are operating outside of Australian Maritime Safety Authority's (AMSA's) rescue jurisdiction
- for example the rescue agency is the Police for inland waters in Victoria (refer Emergency Management Manual Victoria – Control and Support Agencies for Response Page 7-3)
Consultation process
- The initial consultation misled the sector by stating an exception would be in place, thereby the sector did not fully engage in the process
- The Authority potentially mislead and provided false information to the sector by advising a specific exemption was in place and not identifying the potential for the exemption to be removed
- The lack of consultation with stakeholders on the removal of the exclusion
- The lack of time to provide sufficiently argued reasoning regarding the removal of the exemption
- The lack of advice to key stakeholders regarding the change.
The following is an email sent out by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on the subject.
For owners and operators of unpowered hire and drive vessels
In the 2016 consultation—Cost recovery for services under the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety—it was proposed to exempt unpowered class 4 hire-and-drive vessels (such as kayaks, canoes, dragon boats and small sailing vessels) from the national system levy. Subsequent to those proposals, and based on further work, it is now proposed that these vessels be included in the levy scheme.
Further to this consultation, the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities has this week released the draft levy legislative instruments, or rules.
These rules set out the domestic commercial vessels that will be required to pay a levy, the amount of the levy payable and the schedule of fees for certificates and other related services.
The Department welcomes written submissions on the draft legislative instruments by Monday 30 April 2018. The consultation timeframe is necessary to ensure arrangements can be in place by 1 July 2018.
Visit the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities website to find out more.
Please note: the consultation is not intended to determine the level of services or the scope of the levy under these instruments. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority's (AMSA) initial service offering and charging arrangements under the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessel Safety have been agreed by the Australian Government and are consistent with the Australian Government Charging Framework.
The levy for the national system will be phased in gradually to allow time for industry to adjust and prepare for the changes. Details on the subsidised levy charges are outlined on AMSA's website.
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Last October when we went Iowa, one of my dad's must sees was stopping in LeClaire, home to Antique Archaeology. that is the home base and shop of the American Pickers from the History Channel.
That day, there was a sign out front, leaning against their van "Closed for taping." My dad was crushed and we spent about four hours in that town in the hopes they would reopen. We went to the visitor's center and came back.We went to lunch and came back. Alas, Dad did not get to see Danielle and all her tattoo glory.
At the time, I had only seen one episode, so I was not nearly as disappointed. Since that time, I have become a fan of the show.
Fast forward to last night. Mom calls after church and asks, "guess who was in town last night?" When my mother asks that question, it could seriously anyone in the world from a relative to Matt Damon. I gave up easily.
"The Pickers! Ruth Ann said her son saw it on Facebook."
Well, I don't think I would have guessed that quickly.
They were at an Italian restaurant a block from where I ate Saturday night. I did not look closely, but I don't think their van was there at the time.
When I went to try to track comments on Facebook, I did not find anything. I did find someone's blog saying they were at Old Mexican Inn, home of the famous orange dip at lunch Sunday. My parents may have passed the parking lot with their van parked in as they went to pick up some chicken.
Dad and I seriously went out looking at the parking lots at the hotels in town to see if they were still in town. Thinking about it, I was out at the movies near the most likely hotel Saturday night.
Guess we just weren't meant to meet a Picker. I bet we know some of the people they picked.
Someone probably talked them into getting some fruitcake at Collin Street Bakery. Speaking of Corsicana institutions, I saw a minivan from Iowa in front of Caleb's Diner Friday after work. I even took a picture and sent it to Paige as a part of our license plate game. I bet it was their advance scouting crew or the camera guys.
Welcome to the online home of Audra Jennings, a book publicist and crafter. Here I share about both. I hope you'll find books you'll want to read and crafts you will want to order. I live a rather boring, single life. At times I would like to think I am humorous. The kids I teach in Bible class tend to think so. I also blog about current seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. I don't know why, I just do.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Not meant to meet a Picker
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