Thanks Zane for posting this and to all others who contributed. John Davis I found your history really interesting. KB makes me wish I could swim properly, I had to deal with a 3m swell at Ned's beach and that was enough.
I put in a submission for what its worth. I didn't mention the phasmid. This insect appears to be monstrous sort of like a land lobster (there is one in the LHI museum) so I think climbers would know if they were near one (& probably be freaked out by it). As long as we leave our rats and dogs at home I think this beastie will be OK.
Thanks again Zane we need freedom combined with common sense.