The health and wellbeing of competitors, staff and spectators prompted the decision, and Surfing Australia will continue to follow the latest Government COVID health advice.

Surfing Australia's national events have been subject to change in the current COVID-19 environment, and with the safety of all involved at the forefront of any decision, the call has been made to cancel the prestigious Longboard, Logger, Shortboard, Para and Bodyboard titles this year.

The event will be scheduled in 2021, once again in Port Macquarie where Australian champions will be crowned in all divisions.

"It is unfortunate that COVID has forced the cancellation of this year's event, however the safety of competitors, their families, and our local community must remain the priority. We are thrilled to support the event as host destination in 2021, and look forward to welcoming the surfing championships next year," Amanda Hatton, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council acting group manager, said.

Surfing Australia CEO Chris Mater said they look forward to seeing champions crowned and entry numbers boom in 2021 when the region hosts the championships again.

"We congratulate all the surfers who made their state teams and thank all our sponsors for their ongoing support, in particular, our naming rights partner in the SAE Group," he said.

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