Consent Form

By clicking the submit button I acknowledge that the information collected in this survey may be used in publications by the Australian National University, Griffith University and their partners in this research project.

I have read and understand the following information:

1. The interviews will contribute to research about the impacts of surfing on local environments (both natural and built), and the role of individual and especially organised surfers in shaping environmental perceptions, policy and management in specific locales.

2. Participation in the project is entirely voluntary and interviewees can withdraw at any time without any negative consequences.

3. The names of interviewees will be suppressed unless otherwise agreed.

4. All raw data from the interviews, including transcripts will be securely stored and accessible in either hard copy or electronic form by project staff only, as far as the law allows, and will not be shown to anyone else.

5. Individuals who indicate in any way that they wish to withdraw from participating with the research will be told they have no obligation to continue – this will terminate their participation. All notes made relating to the interviews and discussions held with the participant will be returned to them or retained by myself (stored in a locked filing cabinet) for incorporation into the project report if they so wish.

If you have any queries or concerns about the research, you can contact Neil Lazarow or the Ethics Committee on the details provided:

The Secretary, Human Research Ethics Committee

Chancelry 10B The Australian National University ACT 0200

T: + 61 2 6125 7945

F: + 61 2 6125 4807

E: Human.Ethics.Officer@anu.edu.au

Neil Lazarow

T: + 61 (0)416 022 742

E: neil.lazarow@anu.edu.au

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE