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The first ACAQ General meeting of 2023 is on Wednesday 22 February 2023 at 7:00pm. Click here to find out more

Although the ACAQ is primarily focused on climbing and access issues in Queensland, we also need to be vigilant in preserving and fighting for access around Australia. Mt Arapiles is a crag of both National and International significance and the situation in Victoria is dire. Arapiles ACAQ submission - Feedback about the draft Dyurrite Cultural Landscape (Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park) Management Plan Amendment - 14th February 2025
Although the ACAQ is primarily focused on climbing and access issues in Queensland, we also need to be vigilant in preserving and fighting for access around Australia. Mt Arapiles is a crag of both National and International significance and the situation in Victoria is dire.
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Did you know that Queensland also has Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws? Importantly, there are some key differences in our law to those in Victoria with ‘safe harbour guidelines’ which if complied with mean that illegal harm under the law do not occur and their are no breaches of the law. This also provides more certainty in what is and isn't allowed. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Climbing - 6th December 2024
Did you know that Queensland also has Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws? Importantly, there are some key differences in our law to those in Victoria with ‘safe harbour guidelines’ which if complied with mean that illegal harm under the law do not occur and their are no breaches of the law. This also provides more certainty in what is and isn't allowed.
For more information A summary of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act and its potential impact on climbing
As representatives of the outdoor climbing community, we are mindful that advocacy for climbing access is best served where it coexists with respect for all cultural heritage and the rights of First Nations peoples. Campaign with respect - 6th December 2024
As representatives of the outdoor climbing community, we are mindful that advocacy for climbing access is best served where it coexists with respect for all cultural heritage and the rights of First Nations peoples.
Half of the Climbing at Arapiles/ Dyurrite to be closed. We must act now! Arapiles-Tooan State Park - 8th November 2024
Half of the Climbing at Arapiles/ Dyurrite to be closed. We must act now!
The ACAQ recently wrote to Sunshine Coast Council in response to the "Mt Ninderry Environmental Reserve Draft Landscape Plan - Rock Climbing" Consultation process. View the ACAQ submission "Paper regarding the designation of Rock Climbing as a Council supported activity at Mt Ninderry, in the context of the Draft Mount Ninderry Environmental Reserve Draft Landscape Plan." Mt Ninderry Environmental Reserve Draft Landscape Plan - Rock Climbing - 22nd July 2024
The ACAQ recently wrote to Sunshine Coast Council in response to the "Mt Ninderry Environmental Reserve Draft Landscape Plan - Rock Climbing" Consultation process. View the ACAQ submission "Paper regarding the designation of Rock Climbing as a Council supported activity at Mt Ninderry, in the context of the Draft Mount Ninderry Environmental Reserve Draft Landscape Plan."
For more information Read the submission here
QPWS has written to ACAQ today regarding concerns raised by ACAQ and the climbing community with its proposed amendments to the regulations relating to management of National Parks in Qld. National Park Regulation review - changes due to ACAQ submissions - 7th July 2024
QPWS has written to ACAQ today regarding concerns raised by ACAQ and the climbing community with its proposed amendments to the regulations relating to management of National Parks in Qld.
ACAQ Policy Officer Hayden Bentley was interviewed on ABC Southern QLD Radio’s Drive program (2 July 24), about climbing at Mount Ninderry. A recording of the interview is here. ABC Interview with ACAQ about climbing at Mount Ninderry - 4th July 2024
ACAQ Policy Officer Hayden Bentley was interviewed on ABC Southern QLD Radio’s Drive program (2 July 24), about climbing at Mount Ninderry. A recording of the interview is here.
Council approached ACAQ in December 23 and advised they had an engineering report as part of the bollard replacement project, that indicated that the climber installed U-bolts could not be certified and their strength was unknown (to Council). There were also concerns about the integrity of the wall and the use of drain holes for anchors by climbers. Council had legal advice which gave them concerns about liability particularly if the public thought that Council had installed the U-Bolts. Kangaroo Point Top Roping Anchors – Update - 3rd July 2024
Council approached ACAQ in December 23 and advised they had an engineering report as part of the bollard replacement project, that indicated that the climber installed U-bolts could not be certified and their strength was unknown (to Council). There were also concerns about the integrity of the wall and the use of drain holes for anchors by climbers. Council had legal advice which gave them concerns about liability particularly if the public thought that Council had installed the U-Bolts.
Council is seeking feedback until Monday 15 July. You can publicly say why you got to and what you love about Mt Ninderry - Rockclimbing of course - on the consultation website Help preserve climbing at Mount Ninderry - 1st July 2024
Council is seeking feedback until Monday 15 July. You can publicly say why you got to and what you love about Mt Ninderry - Rockclimbing of course - on the consultation website
For more information download this document
Brisbane City Council will be undertaking cliff maintenance works at the Kangaroo Point cliffs in 2024 as part of our ongoing cliff maintenance program. Kangaroo Point cliffs maintenance project - 30th May 2024
Brisbane City Council will be undertaking cliff maintenance works at the Kangaroo Point cliffs in 2024 as part of our ongoing cliff maintenance program.
Website: Brisbane City Council - Kangaroo Point cliffs maintenance project
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