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A Finch Aviculturists Dream
Posted: 23 Jan 2012, 21:50
by GregH
Ever wondered what would Marcus Pollard import into Tassie if he was allowed? Read his
Red-eared Firetail submission. I've no idea how well it was received - maybe he can tell us?
Re: A Finch Aviculturists Dream
Posted: 23 Jan 2012, 22:34
by Jayburd
Impressive!!!
Re: A Finch Aviculturists Dream
Posted: 24 Jan 2012, 10:34
by finchbreeder
It would be most interesting to hear how such a well written and comprehensive submission was received.
LML
Re: A Finch Aviculturists Dream
Posted: 24 Jan 2012, 10:59
by Jayburd
I agree. It would be a real shame if it didn't go through, it's clear he put a lot of work into that!!!!
Re: A Finch Aviculturists Dream
Posted: 24 Jan 2012, 13:11
by GregH
Post removed by the author since criticism (even if intended to be constructive) may give ammunition to those that oppose aviculture.
Re: A Finch Aviculturists Dream
Posted: 24 Jan 2012, 15:01
by arthur
GregH wrote: * * * * * aren't known for always being reasonable or open to logical debate. Policy is policy even when it's wrong. !
(* * * * * ) Insert here State/ Federal Fauna Authority of your choosing
Great submission and combined with Greg's constructive criticism, should be of great assistance to anyone contemplating the daunting task of dealing with a bureaucracy
For instance . . I would never have thought of pointing out (among other things) that REF's lack of sharp talons and a tearing beak presented no dangers to humans
I remember naturalist Harry Butler saying a long time ago, that dealing with government departments was like banging your head against a cotton-wool wall . . . You sometimes felt that you were getting somewhere when banging your head against a brick wall

Re: A Finch Aviculturists Dream
Posted: 24 Jan 2012, 18:38
by E Orix
Greg
Sorry to say this, but does being the Devils advocate really help the situation.
All I know is it gives ammunition to those anti every thing type people, your comments now are on Google etc for those doing research
in the future.
It is hard enough fighting these people without helping them, and there are people still working to ease the pressure on our hobby.
E Orix
Re: A Finch Aviculturists Dream
Posted: 25 Jan 2012, 04:48
by GregH
Apologies all - I forgot that avicultural protagonists aren't the only ones that can use search engines to find what they are after so I've taken my comments down. I do wish Marcus well with his submission as it offer overwhelmingly powerful arguments for the import of the red-eared fire tail into Tasmania.