Policies
The Outdoor Recreation Party is committed to individual freedom and less government intrusion.
The party advocates:
| Four wheel driving | • Free access to public land • No discrimination against 4WD vehicles • No bull-bar restrictions |
| National Parks and other public land | • Free access by aircraft, boat, vehicle, bicycle, horse and on foot. • Active management • Concurrent mixed uses • Excise ski fields and place under separate management |
| Fishing | • Repeal of all marine parks declared since 1995 • Bag and size limits but no fishing licences |
| Shooting and hunting | • Repeal of unjust and illogical gun laws • Hunting feral animals in National Parks • No licence to hunt deer on private land • Reform of the NSW Game Council |
| Motorcyclists | • Free access to public land • No tolls for motorcycles and scooters • More designated parking |
| Car enthusiasts | • Speed limits based on the 85th percentile • No harassment of young drivers • Traffic laws that focus on safety to others, not raising revenue • Use of radar detectors |
| Hikers, bush walkers, skiers | • Free access to public land • Allowing dogs (under control) into National Parks • Excising ski-fields from National Parks • Encouragement, not discouragement |
| Environment | • Removal of bans on land clearing • A viable, renewable forestry industry • Keeping native animals as pets • Smart green, not extreme green |
| Law and order | • Focus on crimes that have victims • Policing based on Peel's Principles • Repeal of anti-biker legislation • Repeal of terrorism laws |
On social issues, the Outdoor Recreation Party endorses the policies of the Liberal Democratic Party.
Some examples:
| Liberal principles | • Choice and responsibility for adults without government intrusion, provided nobody else is inadvertently harmed |
| Personal responsibility | • The right of self defence and assisted suicide • Making bad choices (eg smoking) is not the government's business |
| Individuals vs Government | • Property rights take priority over government rights • An end to the nanny state • Voluntary voting • Separation of church and state |
