Hi,
Please forgive me if this information has been posted previously.
I think this is an issue which will resonate with outdoor enthusiasts of all types and many of us here have been or still are keen climbers. Western Victoria and the Grampians have been a major centre for climbing for decades. This may be about to change.
Without trying to summarise a complex and evolving situation, I offer the link for a summary of what is happening currently in the Grampians for rock climbers and boulderers.
https://savegrampiansclimbing.org/
Quote from above:
"It is with shock and confusion that Australia’s climbing community has received news from Parks Victoria about substantial access bans to over 3,000 climbs (38% of total climbs) in the Grampians National Park / Gariwerd, including several world-class climbing areas."
Jim.