SHARK SPOTTING DRONES SUPPORTING SURF LIFESAVERS TO KEEP YOU SAFE

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2 2036 WILL MARK OUR STATE S BICENTENARY By the time our State turns 200 years old, I want South Australia to be a place of prosperity. Planning and delivering on my vision for a better future starts now. This policy is an important part of our plan to deliver a clear and responsible pathway to recovery and success. See where it fits in below 1.0 GROWING OUR ECONOMY 2.0 THE BEST EDUCATION SYSTEM 3.0 BEING A HEALTHY STATE 4.0 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES 4.2 Improving services and engaging the non-government sector 5.0 BUILDING OUR STATE 6.0 ENSURING SAFETY AND JUSTICE 6.1 Collaborating with police, emergency services and government agencies to deliver the best possible community safety outcomes 7.0 PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT 8.0 EMBRACING OUR UNIQUE CULTURE 9.0 RUNNING AN EFFICIENT AND STABLE GOVERNMENT

3 We will enhance the lifesaving surveillance capabilities for South Australia s surf lifesaving clubs.

4 THE PROBLEM According to PIRSA s Shark Sighting Log there were 106 shark sightings last year and there have been 75 so far this year (as of 13 November 2017). Surf Life Saving SA undertake crucial preventative actions to keep South Australians safe at the beach, including helicopter patrols for the purposes of shark spotting, patrol and rescue efforts. In 2016 Surf Life Saving SA s patrolling members performed a total of 74,717 volunteer hours, 122 rescues, 912 first aid treatments and 16,900 preventative actions. These statistics included 139 shark alarms, searches for 94 missing people and 57 lost children. The value the surf lifesaving community brings to the wider society is immense and their efforts need to be fully supported. The value the surf lifesaving community brings to the wider society is immense and their efforts need to be fully supported.

5 THE STATE LIBERALS PLAN We will equip all South Australian Surf Life Saving Clubs with drones to enhance their surveillance safety capacity on our beaches. If elected in March 2018, a Marshall Liberal Government will equip all South Australian Surf Life Saving Clubs with drones to enhance their surveillance safety capacity on our beaches. Surf lifesavers play a critical role in keeping our beaches safe for the 9.2 million visitors each year and providing them with the latest technology will help save even more lives. We will ensure there are strict privacy protocols around the use of the drones to protect beachgoers from unwarranted use of the devices. As with any new disruptive technology regulations needs to keep pace with change but keeping our swimmers and beach goers safe is an important government responsibility. To ensure we fulfil this responsibility, we will work with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to ensure that all Clubs in South Australia can operate drones safely. This is likely to include increased training requirements for the four surf clubs inside the 5.5 km exclusion zone around the Adelaide Airport. A successful trial in Western Australia found that drones would enhance lifesaving surveillance capabilities and recommended their use as part of a shark mitigation strategy. Drones can be used to enhance the ability of surf lifesaving patrols in their aerial surveillance capabilities. They can be used to: sight stranded persons sight sharks and other marine animals locate rips.

6 A Liberal Government will support surf lifesaving clubs to ensure our beaches are as safe as possible. Steven Marshall, State Liberal Leader

7 If you would like to provide feedback on our policy or learn more about our plan, please get in touch via: The Office of Steven Marshall MP Parliament House - North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 Phone: steven@stevenmarshall.com.au Web:

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