There is nothing that says you can't light a fire in the middle of a flowing river.

Getting desperate, Paul?

A reference or two to back your allegations would be helpful.

The S&F MsP might have their faults but compared to the Greens they are beacons of integrity, and, unlike the Watermelons, they have never lied to Parliament.

Jayb, "There is nothing that says you can't light a fire in the middle of a flowing river"

Show me the specific exclusion for it. It is a fire in the open. That is all inclusive.

The condition that the Fire Warden must be asked anyhow is also relevant.

In the case of a fire ban the conditions are more onerous.

Dear Armchair Critic,

Thank You for reading my link and I'm
pleased that you understood the point
of it.

otb: It is a fire in the open. That is all inclusive.

Wouldn't stand up in Court. One good Lawyer would wreck that argument.

I'm at home & want to have a BBQ. I light the Barbie, Gas or wood fire. Now I a crim? The river has actually got "water" in it, if you failed to notice.

Jayb,

What about reading the Qld conditions in the available brochures (online) and the newspaper notices for the area of concern?

<Fires that do not require a Permit
Fires that are exempt from requiring a Permit to Light Fire are:
...
• Fires lit outdoors in a properly prepared fireplace for the
purpose of cooking (e.g. BBQ and camp fires). In this instance
it is the responsibility of the person lighting or maintaining
the fire to ensure adequate precautions are taken to prevent
the spread of fire.
...>
http://ruralfire.qld.gov.au/Using_Fire_Outdoors/Lighting_Fires_in_Queensland/Lighting-Fires-Queensland_Brochure.pdf

Be sure you are aware of the special conditions where fire bans are in operation. That is where notices in the media can be important.

Relevant to the Greens idiot from NSW, who apparently believes that compliance with laws is optional in his case,

<Breaches
Anyone found responsible for lighting fires without a Permit
where one was required can be prosecuted. Prosecution can
also occur if a person is found responsible for lighting a fire that
breaches local law or the Environmental Protection Act 1994>

What prevents him from being investigated and proceeded against as any other member of the public would be? He should be apologising, particularly because his actions could encourage copy cats just as foolish and irresponsible as himself.