Queenslanders read this please

[4117kev]

Here is the response:

Que.i,,
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
11
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

[SB076]

Originally Posted by 4117kev

Here is the response:

Que.i,,
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
11
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

Ok so your rego fees dont cover the cost of the building and maintaining roads. Where does the tax the goverment collects on petrol go? - I was told that went to roads.

[Pedro]

Yes, I recieved that response e-mail. What a pile of political clap-trap. I e-mailed her back and told her so in no uncertain terms, with a reminder that we won't forget at the next election.

[CADSKY]

haha if only i paid $200 for rego!! infact i have my rego renewall sitting in front of me right now. $567.20 for 12 months.

still $800 is alot

[Bundy]

Originally Posted by 4117kev

Here is the response:

Que.i,,
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
11
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

What a load of bullocks, how the hell did QLD ever get its road structure in place before the population exploded up here is beyond me!!
All I can see in the last 20 years is a sure and steady decline in the condition of roads here, especially the outback ones. PATCH and PASTE is the only work the QLD Gov is really doing and its a poor misguided effort at best, anything that requires major network building is given to the higest bidder with the most kickbacks..

"Better roads for QLD" signs are just the propaganda machine at work.

Sour? You bet I am, Over a $1000 for one vehicle and I get to drive on crap 3rd world roads, unless I live on the Sunshine though to Gold Coast strip.

[irlewy86]

Originally Posted by bundy

What a load of bullocks, how the hell did QLD ever get its road structure in place before the population exploded up here is beyond me!!
All I can see in the last 20 years is a sure and steady decline in the condition of roads here, especially the outback ones. PATCH and PASTE is the only work the QLD Gov is really doing and its a poor misguided effort at best, anything that requires major network building is given to the higest bidder with the most kickbacks..

"Better roads for QLD" signs are just the propaganda machine at work.

Sour? You bet I am, Over a $1000 for one vehicle and I get to drive on crap 3rd world roads, unless I live on the Sunshine though to Gold Coast strip.

The rest of Australia recieves between $5-$8 per km of national roads, Queensland about $1.17 from the fedral government. Imagine what parity in Fedral funding would do for this country.

[burnz]

CTP $305 (based on address)
REGO $396 (based on tare) allthou the rta claim my car is 105kg lighter than holden (bonus)
PINK $31
thats what i paid today (NSW)

[SB076]

Originally Posted by irlewy86

The rest of Australia recieves between $5-$8 per km of national roads, Queensland about $1.17 from the fedral government. Imagine what parity in Fedral funding would do for this country.

Where do you get your info from? Not that I am doubting it, its just that I am from Vic and was told that the federal government spends far more on roads in NSW and Queensland than Vic due to the size of the state and other factors such as access to public transport etc.

[burnz]

Originally Posted by SB076

Where do you get your info from? Not that I am doubting it, its just that I am from Vic and was told that the federal government spends far more on roads in NSW and Queensland than Vic due to the size of the state and other factors such as access to public transport etc.

the only funding in nsw get's from the fed's is the road's leading into canberra!!
other than that it's slap and fill..

[irlewy86]

Originally Posted by SB076

Where do you get your info from? Not that I am doubting it, its just that I am from Vic and was told that the federal government spends far more on roads in NSW and Queensland than Vic due to the size of the state and other factors such as access to public transport etc.

Wouldn't suprise me at all that Victoria recieves very little but its share of national roads is far less than other states. Brisbane to Cairns is just as far as Brisbane to Melbourne.

[SB076]

Originally Posted by burnz

the only funding in nsw get's from the fed's is the road's leading into canberra!!
other than that it's slap and fill..

I cant remember who I spoke too, but I think it may have been a pollie or someone with connections to a political party. We were discussing Eastlink at the time and why we had to have a toll. It was suggested that Vic pays a lot to the fed government but only gets a small amount back. Would be interesting to see where the money actually goes.

[irlewy86]

Originally Posted by SB076

I cant remember who I spoke too, but I think it may have been a pollie or someone with connections to a political party. We were discussing Eastlink at the time and why we had to have a toll. It was suggested that Vic pays a lot to the fed government but only gets a small amount back. Would be interesting to see where the money actually goes.

Yeah NSW and VIC governments have been whinging about GST revenue since 2000. Essentially thet believe the GST should be distributed purely by population as opposed to the money being returned to the state which paid it. Each state government believes its being ripped under the scheme. Luckily they won't exsist in the next 50 years.