THREE-MONTH TRIAL OF ALTERNATE SHARK MITIGATION MEASURES DURING SOUTHERN WHALE MIGRATION · Attachment 2 - 2026-01-22 Attachment to the Notice of Motion - Cr Lorentson - Meeting Minutes Oceans for All 26.09.2025

Oceans for All (Noosa Shark Net Working Group) September 2025
Meeting Minutes – Trial of Replacing Shark Nets During Whale Migration Season




Representatives’ Statement and Positions:

Noosa Parks Association (Tony Wellington): NPA made a submission opposing the
use of shark nets across the state. Supports trial.

Noosa Boating and Fishing Alliance (Andrew McCarthy): Although they recognise the
evidence regarding catch rates and bycatch, they are against until community
organisations that spend time in the water, Life Saving Clubs, Local Swimming groups,
are supportive.

Cr Amelia Lorentson: As a Noosa Councillor, position is based on community
consensus.

Sea Shepherd Sunshine Coast (Jonathan Clark): Emphatic that shark nets should be
removed. Supports trial.

Sunreef (Dan Ladd-Hudson representing Taylor Ladd-Hudson) - Supports trial.

University of the Sunshine Coast (Doctor Bonnie Holmes): Supports trial, but
emphasizes the need for careful replacement measures, as traditional drumlines can
shift the problem to more endangered species.

Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (Anna Macklin) - Supports trial based on
science and UNESCO Biosphere values.

Tourism Noosa (Sharon Raguse): Representing over 480 tourism business in Noosa,
polled members and received 160 responses overwhelmingly supporting trial.

Humpbacks and Highrises (Erin Kim): Supports trial.

Whalesongs Noosa (Erin Kim): Supports trial.

Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club (Stephen Mawby & Graham Reid): Supports
Queensland Government’s Shark Smart Program and is neutral on the trial. However,
Graham noted as President of Peregian Family and Friends, they do not support the
expansion of nets to Peregian Beach.

Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club (Russell Quinn): Neutral on trial, wished to be
recorded as abstaining from the vote.

Noosa Today (Margie Macoll): Attendance as an observer.

Noosa Masters Swimming Club (Terry Park): Supports trial.

Malibu Club (Rick Espiner): In principle support of trial. However, concerned over what
will replace them.



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