... The concept of self or co-regulation will be tested through an initiative of the off-road industry. Under the leadership of the National Off-road Working Group (NOW), a strategy for co-regulation has been formulated that can be used as an example for others to follow.

Today I am proud to say that unilateral government action might not be necessary, as representatives of the sector have come forward with a highly professional and responsible response. They have succeeded in formulating a representative strategy that opens the way for co-regulation. I am pleased to announce that the above strategy has been approved and it will be launched during the first quarter of 2009.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all stakeholders who have been involved in these processes over a number of years for their hard work. Without the partnerships we have forged, much of the work we have done in order to safeguard our environment would not have been possible.