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Parents Demand Safer Jet Skis After Son's Tragic Death
25 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Parents grieve son lost in a fatal jet ski crash, advocating for stricter laws.
- Proposed changes include raising the minimum jet ski license age to 16.
- A review of jet ski regulations is currently underway by the NSW government.
Grieving parents are now demanding enhanced safety measures for jet skis following the tragic death of their 15-year-old son, Mitchell Irvine. Mitchell lost his life in a jet ski collision on July 22 near Sylvania. His parents are pushing for critical legislative changes to prevent similar future tragedies.
Key proposed changes include increasing the minimum age for operating a jet ski from 12 to 16 years old and mandating the use of high-buoyancy life jackets for all riders. These measures aim to significantly improve safety for young people using watercraft.
The New South Wales government has acknowledged these concerns and is currently reviewing existing jet ski regulations. This review seeks to implement necessary changes to ensure greater safety on the state's waterways and protect vulnerable users.
