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Waterways management

Waterways Transport Management Plans were introduced on 1 January 2001 to manage the increasing boating activity and general use of waterways.

There are three plans in force:

Restricted water ski areas and other restricted areas in Queensland

^ Freestyling is a new term to describe the unpredictable operating of boats (including personal watercraft (jetskis)) where others cannot judge the direction of travel to avoid a collision. Donuts, figure 8s and 360s are examples of freestyling.

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Last updated 29 May 2009