Date: 28/09/2009
Australia’s Industrial Relations Minister, Cameron Dick announced an industry reference group to help review Queensland’s recreational diving safety codes. The group will review the Recreational Technical Diving Code of Practice 2006 and the Compressed Air Recreational Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice 2005, which provide practical advice on how to manage risks. Mr Dick said ‘we are determined to ensure Queensland maintains its international reputation as the home of some of the safest and most spectacular dive experiences in the world.