Marine Radios compulsory?

[fisho]

Why is it that Marine Radios are not compulsory in all Australian States for vessels travelling offshore? #Have your say in the Marine Radio Poll in 'Tackle and Accessories' Chat Room ;)

[Mudcrab]

Because that would mean the Pollies would have to bear the wrath of the voting fishermen who would go ape at having to carry equipment that might save their lives! Political dynamite! Ain't nobody going to touch that one!

[Gazza]

Should un-flattable batteries be required equipment?
Should 'marine radio' and MIKE be IP67/68 ?
Should the Maroons lose the State-of-Origin , i'll be spewing #>:( >:( >:( >:( ;D