McArthur: aggressive rangers need to calm down

THE world-famous rock-climbing wall in the Grampians, the Taipan Wall, has been subject to recent part closure after being assessed as culturally significant by Parks Victoria and Traditional Owners. Western Region MP, Bev McArthur raised the issue of Parks Victoria rangers harassing climbers in the Grampians. Australian Climbing Association Victoria president, Mike Tomkins (pictured) confirming one of his climbing associates had been traumatised by an incident and the person no longer wanted to climb in the Grampians. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By Lizzie Hallam

January 05, 2023 | 7:00 AM

WESTERN Victoria MP, Bev McArthur was back into the swing of State politics following the official opening of the 60th Parliament of Victoria on December 21.

Mrs McArthur wasted no time in questioning Environment Minister, Ingrid Stitt about the alleged aggression by park rangers towards a visitor to the Grampians National Park the previous weekend.