[Outback Porsche]

Paddy Uluru, who in 1973 was recognised as the legitimate principal owner of Uluru, said in an interview that 'the physical act of climbing was of no cultural interest.'

Paddy Uluru died in 1979, and since then the fabrication of cultural interest in climbing it has become 'significant'. The traditional management board is exercising their power of control over an activity that is enjoyed by more than 30% of the visiting population.

I also suspect that the cost of upgrading the chain used to assist climbers to todays safety requirements would be enormously expensive and perhaps cost prohibitive. The chain was installed in the late 60's and is probably nearing the end of its life.

I'm betting that they couldn't not upgrade the method of assistance if they kept the climb open, and it was more accepting to close it for 'cultural and safety' reasons.

I suspect there will be a negative effect to tourism resulting from this decision.