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Fri, 11 February 2005 20:47
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For all those who wish to have their say and stand up for the right to have an import car, please and DO the following taken from www.prestigemotorsport.com.au:
So you've heard about the insane rule changes announced by the Minister on 7th Feb. You're struggling to make sense of the so-called 'transitional arrangements' that simply mean a mad rush for 3-weeks, and you are disgusted by the decision which goes against all commonsense and logic. Perhaps you are angry about it all but are not sure what can be done or who to complain to. Well it is nearly too late, but in politics it is never too late.
We need your help to send letters, faxes, e-mails, or to make phone calls.
If you ever want a GTO, or a Cosmo, a cheap R32 GTR, 300ZX, Series 6 RX-7, EVO, NSX, Mercedes, BMW or a multitude of other models that this change will BAN from our shores, then you need to act now. And I mean right NOW. Tonight. Tomorrow. If you put it off, or wait until next week, it will be too late. Would you rather be able to say you at least made an effort, or will you say you stood by and let it happen. Post a quick letter, send a fax, e-mail if you have to, but do something. Then tell your friends about the ridiculous changes and ask them to complain too.
Politics is a fickle business. Some of you may have heard of the trouble that The Hon Jim Lloyd found himself in today. Poor Jim had a bad day, read here about the rorting allegations:
http://www.couriermail.news.com.au/common/story_pa ge/0,5936, 12199513%5E953,00.html
With kind permission we have reproduced the following from the r34skyline website at: http://www.r34skyline.com/
What can I do to stop this nonsense?
There isn't much point talking to DOTARS, as they will quite happily tell you (off the record) that they are doing it to keep the major car importers happy. DOTARS knows (though doesn't officially admit) that these changes have nothing to do with anything actually mentioned in the press release or FAQ above.
You need to talk to their political masters, soon and loud.
The first one is the Minister for Local Government Territories and Roads, as he made the announcement - The Hon Jim Lloyd
His Parliament House contact details are -
The Hon J. E. Lloyd MP
Member for Robertson
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7060
Fax: (02) 6273 7112
Email: J.Lloyd.MP@aph.gov.au
Send a letter if you can (fairly quickly), if not then (in order of preference), FAX, ring, or email (politicians tend to ignore email more than they ignore everything else, but it is still better than nothing). He is already under substantial pressure (see this article) so it will be interesting to see his response if a few hundred people start to say how unhappy they are with what he is about to do!
And the same for our Minister for Transport and Regional Services, the Hon John Anderson -
The Hon J. D. Anderson MP
Member for Gwydir
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7680
Fax: (02) 6273 4126
Email: John.Anderson.MP@aph.gov.au
The next one to complain to, if you are one of the many small businesses that are going collapse because of this proposal, is the Minister for Small Business and Tourism, the Hon Frances Bailey. Her contact details at parliament are -
The Hon F. E. Bailey MP
Member for McEwen
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7450
Fax: (02) 6273 9394
Fran.Bailey.MP@aph.gov.au
Regards
Geoff Risbey
Manager
Prestige Motorsport
0418 944 253
www.prestigemotorsport.com.au
At your service Mon to Fri from 9am to 5pm WST, and Sat from 9am to 3pm WST
DL14688
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Perth, WA
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December 2004
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Re: Do something about the new 30yr rule on car imports!
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Sat, 12 February 2005 04:20
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just sent a page long letter in to the bastard, hopefully it'll have some effect, this sucks balls 
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Melbourne - NthSubs
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January 2004
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Re: Do something about the new 30yr rule on car imports!
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Sat, 12 February 2005 04:48
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spam his email with porn
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Brisbane, QLD
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February 2003
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Re: Do something about the new 30yr rule on car imports!
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Sat, 12 February 2005 05:05
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| rthy wrote on Sat, 12 February 2005 14:48 |
spam his email with porn
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Why would i share my porn with meanies like these guys?
Its like rewarding a child for being a brat!
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Location:
Canberra
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October 2004
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Re: Do something about the new 30yr rule on car imports!
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Sat, 12 February 2005 05:22
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I don't get this new rule exactly...sorry for my ignorance 
Anyway does it mean we can't import cars 15 years and under into the country? Is that basically it or am I missing something?
and what is this 30 year rule?
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Location:
Perth, WA
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December 2004
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Re: Do something about the new 30yr rule on car imports!
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Sat, 12 February 2005 05:27
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as i have understood it, theyve extended it from 15 to 30 years, which is gay, im probably wrong, so someone please correct me
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Location:
melbourne
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October 2003
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Re: Do something about the new 30yr rule on car imports!
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Sat, 12 February 2005 06:28
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| EldarO wrote on Sat, 12 February 2005 16:27 |
someone please correct me
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ok. the rule is that cars after 1 jan 1989 cant be imported anymore, well some can, but not easily like it used to be.
eventually, they want to extend it to cars over 30 years old.
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I Supported Toymods
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south Melbourne/KL
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June 2004
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Re: Do something about the new 30yr rule on car imports!
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Sat, 12 February 2005 09:20
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ok basically alot of ppl are lazee or unable to write an official letter/email. so would someone kindly share their draft letter with everyone else??
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