The State’s peak motoring body has joined forces with the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) and urged politicians to commit to better, safer roads this Federal Election. It comes as AAA, of which RACQ is a member, launched its My Money My Transport campaign which focused on giving Australians a say about where and how their taxes should be spent. RACQ spokesperson Paul Turner said the Club urged Queenslanders to participate in the campaign by nominating solutions to key problems and… Continue Reading
My Money My Transport: Queenslanders have a say on tax spending
Qld zero-emissions transport plan open for feedback
The Queensland Government has produced a draft strategy for working towards a zero-emissions transport network. Consultation is open on the 30-year transport plan, which includes the likes of automated vehicles and drones. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the Queensland Transport Strategy outlines how the state will embrace new and emerging technologies to drive the transport sector and create jobs. “The Palaszczuk government is delivering the transport infrastructure Queenslanders need now and into the future, from the $5.4 billion Cross… Continue Reading
Caravan and camper trailer motor vehicle tax reduction
The NSW Government is helping ease the cost of living for people and families across NSW, by reducing the motor vehicle tax on privately registered caravans and camper trailers by 40%. This reduction applies to new registrations and renewals of privately registered towed caravans and purpose-built camper trailers, from 255kg up to 4.5 tonnes, due from 1 November 2018. This is another important initiative introduced by the NSW Government to help tackle the cost of living pressures. What’s changing? The… Continue Reading
Drink driving penalties
Drink driving is a serious offence. It is also an offence if you refuse to take a breath test. Penalties can include loss of licence, fines, prison terms and a requirement to install an alcohol interlock device. As part of the Road Safety Plan 2021, penalties have been strengthened to further deter drink driving and reduce alcohol related trauma on NSW roads. Changes include: Swift and certain loss of licence for lower-range offenders (from 20 May 2019) New alcohol interlock… Continue Reading
