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rn: Gove ment
Hon Rachel Nolan MP
Member for Ipswich
Our ref: MC43561 Minister for Transport
Your ref: Petitions
7 O T 2009
Mr Neil Laurie
The Clerk of the Parliament
Parliament House
George Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
Dear Mr Laurie
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I refer to a petition number 1211-09 lodged with the Legislative Assembly by Ms Fiona
Simpson MP, Member Maroochydore, on 3 August 2009 about government changes to
registration renewal.
The increase in motor vehicle registration fees, which took effect from 1 July 2009, was
announced on 9 December 2008 as part of the Major Economic Statement 2008-09. The vehicle
registration fee increase for 4 cylinder vehicles was 16.5% and for 6 and 8 cylinder vehicles was
20%. At that time it was noted that the 2009-10 vehicle registration fees would also be subject to
changes in compulsory third party premiums and adjustments associated with movements in the
consumer price index.
This increase was necessary to keep us on track with the Bligh Government's road building
program. Without the increase, there may have been a need to cut back on the roads program,
which could have resulted in an increase in unemployment.
Even after the increase, this government continues to invest more in Queensland's roads than it
receives in revenue from motor vehicle registration. In 2009-10, Queensland motorists will pay a
total of approximately $1.2 billion in motor vehicle registration fees. However, the State will
invest $2.145 billion in planning and building Queensland's road network in 2009-10.
As you would appreciate, in order to deliver a program of this scale in the current fiscal
environment, it was necessary to assess all revenue options, including motor vehicle registration.
The increase will raise approximately $183 million in 2009-10, which will assist the government
in continuing to develop and build Queensland's roads, provide jobs and enhance road safety.
I trust this information is of assistance.
RACHEL NOLAN MP
Minister for Transport
Capital Hill Building
85 George Street Brisbane 4000
PO Box 2644 Brisbane
Queensland 4001 Australia
Telephone +61 7 3237 1111
Facsimile +61 7 3224 4242
Email transport@ministerial.gld.gov.au
ABN 65 959 415 158