Well this year it's been a bit of a problem because of a new rule bought in by the committee.

Apparently telephoto lenses are not allowed because they can block the view of other patrons which I think is a cop out.

On Friday I was told I was not able to take the big lens in but not given a reason why by the security guard.

I took the lens in on Sunday and they rang me and asked to go to the info booth and told me I was not to have large lenses because it blocks the view of other patrons or you need to be a accredited photographer.

I said there was no signage to say I couldn't but was told there was out the front and in that sign they couldn't even get right (the word "telephone lens" was scribbled over to read "telephoto lens".

In the ten years I have been taking photos there I have NEVER had one complaint that I blocked their view using the camera with the the 70-200 lens.

And if I did I would move.

I normally sit down the front row and the seating is angled so the person behind is higher and can see over the top anyway.

And I saw other people there with big lenses as well mind you they were their all weekend and not a word said to them.

A mate was asked to not take his mono pod in also so it seems some people can and some can't.

I have a good following on my Facebook page and people love the photos I put up and I don't sell my photos of rodeo.

Personally I think I operate in a professional manner so my weekend was a total waste of time.

Michael Hartley,

Mount Isa

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Labor's hopeless Treasurer Jackie Trad is driving Queensland businesses to the wall.

The latest survey from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has revealed that business confidence is now 4.2 points lower than a year ago.

An overwhelming majority of businesses now fear for the future, under the Palaszczuk Labor Government.

Without confidence in the future, Queensland businesses are being forced to put-off staff and cut shifts.

The first post-Budget survey also showed a staggering 80 per cent of all businesses are expecting the state's dire economic conditions to stagnate or worsen.

It's no wonder Queensland has the highest unemployment rate in mainland Australia.

Annastacia Palaszczuk's addiction to tax is smashing our economy with 10 new taxes that are ripping $3.5 billion from hard working Queenslanders.

Jackie Trad may be making a mint from her private property portfolio, but she has been a disaster as Treasurer of this state.

Labor's latest job-destroying budget hiked taxes even further, increased Queensland's debt and slashed funding for infrastructure.

Only a Deb Frecklington LNP Government will restore Queensland's confidence by building job-creating infrastructure, ending Labor's waste and guaranteeing no new taxes.

Tim Mander MP

Deputy Opposition Leader

Shadow Treasurer

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