From: Kim.Beazley.MP@aph.gov.au
Subject: RE: DOTARS - Changes to the 15 Year old Rule
Date: 6 April 2005 2:41:38 PM
To: bfaulds@xxxxxxx.xxx.au
Dear Brendan
Thank you for your email concerning the Federal Government's plans to
restrict imports of motor vehicles older than 15 years old. I apologise
for the delay in replying to you.
The Federal Government's announcement on 7 February this year that it is
intending to change import arrangements for older (used) classic or
historic vehicles has understandably caused a great deal of distress
amongst certain sectors of our community.
While there may be sound environmental and safety reasons for making the
changes to the import arrangements, this has not been adequately
communicated by the Federal Government to the broader public. The
Government has also failed to provide adequate information about the
circumstances under which older vehicles may continue to be imported
into Australia.
To date it is still unclear as to when the Government will introduce
these changes to the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989 into the
Parliament. I understand that the Regulations are still being drafted.
Be assured that the Australian Labor Party will assess the proposed
amendments and their impact in the development of our position.
Thank you once again for your concern regarding this matter.
Yours sincerely
Kim
KIM C BEAZLEY MP
Member for Brand
Leader of the Opposition
-----Original Message-----
From: Brendan Faulds [mailto:bfaulds@xxxxxxxx.xxx.au]
Sent: Friday, 18 February 2005 7:28 AM
To: O'Brien, Kerry (Senator); Burke, Tony (MP); Beazley, Kim (MP)
Subject: DOTARS - Changes to the 15 Year old Rule
Hey Guys,
Fair crack of the whip, with respect to this new rule that is being
pushed through be Jim Lloyd.
I'm 37, not some young whippersnapper wanting to get into a high
performance grey import. I like to change my cars reglularly - Currently
have imported a Mitsubishi Pajero 4WD diesel. I also imported a Toyota
Soarer for my 65 year old father.
How I am I going to do this when the law changes ?
It's just not fair. And I'm not happy about it, along with many others.
Hopefully you guys can see the injustice in all of this and stop Jim
Lloyd from ruining my life.
Thanks for listening.
Brendan Faulds
126B xxxxxxxx St
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