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Monday, 22 August 2011
Page: 8687

Malabar Headland

To the Honourable the Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:

This petition of certain citizens of Australia draws to the attention of The House that we, the undersigned, object to the removal of all horses from the Malabar Headland.

That we object to the removal of all horses and cessation of horse riding activities from the Malabar Headland which has, for over 100 years, been a feature of the Malabar Headland, and plays an important role in the local community.

We therefore ask The House to grant a parcel of land to be used for the stabling, riding and maintenance of horses, and to provide horse riding bridle paths within designated open public space allotment on Malabar Headland, so that the equestrian community based in the south eastern suburbs, and the wider Sydney area, can continue equine pursuits.

We further ask The House to ensure that those activities that had been undertaken by the petitioners of equestrian pursuits on Malabar Headland be enabled to continue immediately and in the course of any interim arrangements that are agreed between the Commonwealth Government and the State Government.

Recognising that Malabar Headland is intended for use as National Park and public open space we urge The House to consider the ongoing, beneficial public use by horse riders on Malabar Headland.

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