Between February and March 2016 initial public comment on the review was sought. A stakeholder information session was also held in Jindabyne.
Fifteen submissions were received during this Stage 1 consultation process, and a range of views were expressed.
Overall there was broad support for the review and the investigation of options other than the current approach, i.e. the use of bed number limits. However, some submissions raised concerns about the objectives of the review and the risks to the environmental values of the national park that might arise from any change in approach to managing carrying capacity.
All issues raised in submissions will be considered during the review. A summary of points from the Stage 1 consultation process submissions is provided in Section 3 of this report.