I have put a note on facebook asking for candidates
in the coming Victorian
elections on November 29, 2014.
elections on November 29, 2014.
This time I'll carefully consider all candidates
except Liberals.
As a rider concerned with road safety and community
service, I can't vote Liberal
this time. First Premier Baillieu then Premier Napthine broke their promises to
abolish the discriminatory TAC tax on most bikes in this state. The 2012 Parliamentary
Inquiry into rider safety recommended this unfair tax be abolished and TAC be audited.
The VACC issued a media release calling for the TAC tax to be removed.
this time. First Premier Baillieu then Premier Napthine broke their promises to
abolish the discriminatory TAC tax on most bikes in this state. The 2012 Parliamentary
Inquiry into rider safety recommended this unfair tax be abolished and TAC be audited.
The VACC issued a media release calling for the TAC tax to be removed.
The TAC tax is around $70 a year hidden on your
bike registration forms. That is
$70 a year low-income riders like me could spend on better riding gear.
$70 a year low-income riders like me could spend on better riding gear.
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| This is a 2004 article but it shows that credible, influential people want motorcycles & scooters extinct. They won't get what they want entirely but they can make it more expensive to own a bike and much harder to keep a licence. And , they will not stop, they just step into the shadows when they come up against people power. Having yes-men saying they represent riders in high places, does more harm than good. |
The only reason I can see for keeping this blatant
tax rip off is to make motorcycles & scooters more expensive to
own.
I'll watch the media and the VEC website for
information on candidates. I will make up my mind on election day and try to get
the best represetatives of the Victoria's people into state parliament. From the
performance of the current state government regarding motorcyclists I know I
can't vote Liberal in good conscience.
There should be a lot of choice in this state
election. There are new electoral boundaries. And, it looks like there will be
lots of minor parties and independentent candidates to choose from. Really think
about it. Do not waste your vote. This summer will be important for the future
of motorcycling in Australia.
Please share/email this information.
Damien Codognotto OAM
Spokesman
Independent Riders Group
Melbourne
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