It’s been a month of ups and downs for the team at Outdoors NSW & ACT as we continue to drive forward on multiple fronts.

One of the most urgent matters we've had to respond to is a piece of legislation that was confirmed to take effect 1 August, without industry consultation, and will have serious impacts on many of our members—particularly small and medium businesses involved in e-bike use and hire.

We quickly mobilised, engaging with policymakers to highlight the unintended consequences of this bill and advocated for amendments that would protect the viability of outdoor recreation, and tourism organisations. The speed and weight of our response reflects just how vital it is to have a united voice representing our industry. We hope that we have some success in its delayed implementation if not some better consideration behind e-bike certification. 

At the same time, our team has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Outdoor Industry Summit to life. With just days to go, we’re excited to welcome attendees from all corners of the industry to Canberra.

The program has been carefully curated to tackle the real issues facing us right now—workforce shortages, regulatory change, efficiency in business, and the rise of AI and climate risk.

It's more than an event—it's a chance to connect, collaborate, and forge a stronger future for our sector. I look forward to seeing you all there.