Hi all,
Serious question for the brains trust. Has there ever been a serious push for an amendment(s) to legislation/acts to allow a Personal Use clause to distilling like NZ has?
Reason for asking is im currently drafting an open letter I want to put to some federal MP's to push for an amendment. I hope to get some feedback from some of you guys who have forgotten more than I will ever know about the hobby but Im a unionist and a strong activist (and former delegate) and I feel this should be something legal for us to enjoy.
Ive been spit balling this idea with a few mates and I honestly reckon its doable, not easy and maybe not as free as our brothers across the ditch have it but a start is a start i guess.
What do you guys think?
What concessions would you give to get legal status with out the current mess of a way to get legal status? (for example need a high risk license with $65 renewal every 5 years same as Forklift, Dogman etc, 5% excise on all spirit related sales at the local home brew supplier. etc)
Give me your thoughts if you feel like sharing.
all the best
Harry.