At the monthly October Branch Meeting we had an interesting presentation from Walter Hawkins, Principal/Practice Leader at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers in Canberra.
Walter presented on matters pertaining to proposed changes affecting CTP in the ACT .
A copy of the presentation is attached here:
>>Proposed changes to ACT CTP<<
There are a number of suggestions in the document which you can follow up on if they concern you!
Judging from the number of questions Walter fielded on the night it might be worth another read through!
For example:
These CTP reforms impact all ACT road users, so it’s essential that your voice is heard on the issue.
Here are some of the key issues you can raise:
- The need for a fair and transparent citizen’s jury process with enough time to consider all aspects of this complex issue.
- The fact that we do not accept that reduced CTP premiums can only be delivered at the expense of fair and reasonable benefits for those who are injured in motor accidents.
- The importance of protecting the most vulnerable members of our community who must not be left to rely on Centrelink and their families when benefits are withdrawn.
- And that we don’t want a system in which injured people are deprived of legal help when dealing with cashed up insurers during the claims process.
There are a number of ways you can do this:
1) Let your local parliamentary representative know how you feel about these changes. For a full list and contact details of ACT MPs go to: https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/members/current
2) Contact your local print and broadcast media raising these concerns. For example write a letter to your local paper: letters.editor@canberratimes.com.au
3) Visit actctp.org for more information and more ways to help and please sign the petition to protect your CTP benefits.
Should you want to discuss this issue further, or if you have a story to tell that you think might be of benefit to the campaign, don’t hesitate to contact the
Maurice Blackburn Canberra office on 02 6120 5000 or email ACTCTP@mauriceblackburn.com.au.
Checking the BoM site as one does it was becoming obvious that Oberon might be a bit wet (something like Bathurst turned out to be). So I turned up on the same day as Bathurst 1000 not really expecting to be swamped by those wishing to travel to Oberon and back.
However six souls turned up to travel into the unknown. Which we decided would be Goulburn, Taralga , Crookwell and Gunning via a circuitous route. First stop was the Grit Cafe up in Goulburn near McDonalds and I feel that one thing McDonalds do well is carparks we had no trouble parking close to the Cafe.
The ride up was uneventful until Peter's left Pannier decided open. However judicious use of Duct tape fixed this. The ride went via Currawang which was in good condition and worth the detour.
After Coffee and Tea we once more headed north into the gathering gloom. At Taralga we turned towards Crookwell. This road has recently been upgraded and has lovely sweeping curves and good road surface.
Through Crookwell, down to Gurrandah (?) Road where we took a detour via Breadalbane. The roads were generally in good shape and it was a pleasant diversion through the countryside.
At Gunning some stopped for lunch, others head south hoping to miss the gathering rain. I can not speak for others but I arrived home mostly dry.
It was a small number but a pleasant ride and maybe another time to Oberon.
The riders were:
- Trevor McLeod FSR1300
- Chas Towie ST1300
- Peter Arday NT700
- Gary Thomas R1200R
- Kris Jirasek GSX1300
- Jenny Carlin GS700
- Mike Kelly DL650
(No pictures were taken as we were having some much fun)
Motorcycle Awareness Week begins Saturday 14 October with the launch of the MRA ACT Joe Rider and Share the Road campaigns.
MRA-ACT will launch Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week in conjunction with the Pink Ribbon Ride.
During the week they will have "JOE" riders going about their usual business while wearing the bright yellow "Joe" vests.
The aim is to stand out to other road users making them aware of our presence.
Because everyone likes a reward,...for any members of the public that spots a "JOE" they can be in the running for one of the daily $50 vouchers by simply emailing joe.rider@internode.on.net and telling us "Where" and :When" you spotted "JOE".
Do you want to be a "JOE" rider? Send us a message via Facebook, or email: info@mraact.org.au
Hosted by Motorcycle Riders Association - ACT
OCT14, Saturday at 10:00–12:30
Old Parliament House, King George Terrace, Parkes 2600
With the current statistical forecast of 1/10 women being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, it’s a surety that we have all had someone close to us suffer this awful disease.
The Annual Pink Ribbon Ride is a chance for us all to band together to raise money and demonstrate support for those in need.
Hosted by Motorcycle Riders Association - ACT
OCT14, Saturday at 10:00–12:30
Old Parliament House, King George Terrace, Parkes 2600
Correspondence just in: Chris Clarke from the Bowning Hotel has written to us to advise that he has taken the lease at the Bowning Hotel.
He has said that they are a bike friendly hotel, and that when he had the Central Hotel in Moss Vale, the Campbelltown Ulysses club visited on a regular basis.
Chris is hoping we will do the same and pay them a visit.
Chris can be contacted at the Bowning Hotel, Phone 0457116899, email thebowninghotel@gmail.com and address 2 Leake St, Bowning NSW 2582.
Website https://www.bowninghotel.com.au/
For consideration if you are traveling that way, or perhaps useful info for our Ride Co-coordinator.
