ABOUT USThe NSW Government announced in November 2008 the establishment of a new volunteer marine rescue organisation to be called Marine Rescue NSW. The formation of the new body, which was the main conclusion of the John Price report into the volunteer marine rescue movement, was jointly announced by Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi and the Minister for Emergency Services, Tony Kelly. NSW currently has had for many years three voluntary marine rescue organisations, with an assortment of vessels, operational bases and hundreds of volunteers. The Price Report considered their structures, adequacy and sustainability and recommended the establishment of a new rescue group, with membership to be invited from the existing three volunteer organisations. Ninety-three per cent of almost 800 submissions to the inquiry supported the creation of a new marine rescue group. The Hon Diane Beamer MP was named as chair a Facilitation Group to begin the implementation of NSW Marine Rescue with a transitional period of 2 years. The NSW Government will provide $3 million towards establishing the new organisation and will also maintain NSW Maritime’s annual funding of $1.35 million during the transition period. The submissions to the Price Report expressed support for ongoing government involvement in marine rescue through the NSW Police, NSW Maritime and the State Rescue Board. Submissions also called for greater recognition of the work of volunteers. Membership to the new body is to be invited from the three existing organisations: Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol and Volunteer Rescue Association. The State Government acknowledges and values the contribution of the volunteers over many years and this new organisation will see that contribution continue well into the future for the benefit of our boating community. Membership to the new body is to be invited from the three existing organisations: Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol and Volunteer Rescue Association. The State Government acknowledges and values the contribution of the volunteers over many years and this new organisation will see that contribution continue well into the future for the benefit of our boating community.
FOUNDATION REPORTThe John C Price report was the catalyst for the formation of the Marine Rescue NSW Organisation, click here to view the original report as well as the Government response to the report. MEETING MINUTESAs Marine Rescue NSW is now a full corporation under ASIC and the Board of Directors have been appointed, the Minutes of the Board of Marine Rescue NSW are confidential to the Board. To view the minutes of meetings held prior to incorporation click here |
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