Russell Robertson

Very strongly agree

Yes, they are ineffective and indiscriminately kill protected marine life like turtles and dolphins

Labor ministers have specifically cited the high rate of bycatch, including turtles and dolphins, as a primary reason for seeking to decommission shark nets. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, replace them with non-lethal alternatives like drone surveillance and smart drumlines

This aligns perfectly with the ALP's modern strategy, which emphasizes replacing nets with SMART drumlines, drone surveillance, and listening stations to maintain safety without the environmental cost. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Labor governments, particularly in NSW, have recently advocated for the removal of shark nets, moving towards a policy of total replacement with modern monitoring technologies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, but we should invest in better technology to minimize the environmental impact

Labor's recent position is more proactive than this; they are moving beyond just 'minimizing impact' of nets toward actively replacing them with non-lethal infrastructure. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, removing them would cause public panic and hurt tourism

While sensitive to public sentiment, Labor has recently been willing to challenge the 'false sense of security' provided by nets despite potential political pushback from some coastal communities. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, human life is the priority and nets are a proven safety measure

While human safety remains the top priority for Labor, they increasingly argue that nets are an outdated and less effective safety measure compared to modern alternatives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The current trajectory of Labor policy in states like New South Wales is to phase out traditional nets due to environmental concerns and the availability of better technology. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.