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Monday, 9 August 2010

Office workers, mums, dads, motorcycles and scooters
to converge on Parliament.

On that day, at 12 noon, the street in front of the NSW Parliament will be awash with motorcycle and scooter riders of all ages who will have gathered to show parliamentarians their disgust at the blatant cash-grab that has become the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme under the Keneally government.

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NSW GOVERNMENT FAILS THE STATE’S MOTORCYCLISTS ONCE AGAIN
21 July 2010

With the arrival of new mobile speed cameras, and the RTA’s proposed new 4km/h tolerance limit for all speeding offences, it is time to take an objective look at the facts the speed-camera-revenue-addicted Keneally government is not telling us about motorcycles.

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MEDIA RELEASE

22 June 2010

The Motorcycle Council of NSW (MCC of NSW) has today described the planned increases in motorcycle CTP premiums from July 1st, as further evidence of the failure of Governments to recognise motorcycles as a unique and independent road user group.

Whilst the MCC of NSW understands that changes to the old CTP system were necessary, and even worked with the Motor Accidents Authority (MAA) on these changes, the MCC of NSW has not been provided with any evidence that those drivers or riders causing CTP claims, can justify such extreme increases in prices in some classifications.

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Solid result for motorcycle sales in 2009

Jan 11, 2010

Official figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show that 115,981 motorcycles, scooters and all-terrain vehicles were sold last year – a decrease of 13.6 per cent (18,298 units) over 2008.

“Given the circumstances, this is a very solid result,” FCAI Chief Executive Andrew McKellar said.

“The market has come off a very high base over the previous year, so the industry has certainly stood up well to the economic challenges,” he said.

“In fact, this is the fourth highest annual sales result on record and was achieved in tough economic circumstances,” Mr McKellar said.

“Some brands actually increased sales and deserve congratulations for that,” he said.

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Past Achievements

The MCC of NSW has a long history of successful lobbying on behalf of individual motorcyclists. A number of those achievements of the MCC of NSW are listed below.

  • Free & improved parking for motorcycles in the SydneyCBD
  • Ran Motorcycle Awareness Week
  • Reversed legislation on exhaust labelling
  • Put a hold on the introduction of front number plates.
  • Increased advertising from the RTA for motorcycle awareness.
  • Obtained seats on the joint Motor Accidents Authority / MCC committee to improve motorcycle safety
  • Obtained representation on the Helmet's Australian Standards Committee
  • Obtained representation, through the Australian Motorcycle Council, on the Road Barriers Australian Standards Committee
  • Reviewed LTCS & CTP Green Slips for motorcycles and now are working hard to reduce them to more reasonable levels.
  • Obtained funding from and worked with various councils to produce motorcycle advisory brochures for roads in their areas.
  • Helped drive national issues by being part of the Australian Motorcycle Committee (AMC)
  • Conducted helmet studies with the UNSW
  • Instrumental in the reintroduction of a mentoring program for motorcyclists.

More detail on key past achievements is available below.

  • City of Sydney Transport Policy

    Sydney City Council has recognised Motorcycles & Scooters as a key part of its overall transport strategy.

  • Exhaust Label Repealed

    Exhaust Labels Fall Off Sydney, 21 March, 2006 NSW motorcyclists have finally been relieved of a stupid NSW Regulation. In July 2000, the Environmental Protection Authority (now part of the Dept of...

  • Exhausting Stuff

    In July 2000 the Environmental Protection Authority introduced a new regulation requiring all motorcycles fitted with an aftermarket exhaust to carry a specific label on it or face a $200 fine. The...

  • Videos - Please look twice.

    See our videos Please look TWICE ! This is a road safety initiative by the Motorcycle Council that was released with the running of the 2006 Motorcycle Awarness Week.