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The Minister for Industrial Relations, Mr John Hargreaves MLA, today announced the permanent ban on the importation, sale and use of consumer fireworks in the ACT. Canberrans will no longer be able to buy and use consumer fireworks over the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June, or any other time, following a decision to remove consumer fireworks from the Dangerous Substances (Explosive) Regulations 2004. In future the use of fireworks will only be allowed at professional public displays and private functions where a permit has been provided. "Fireworks are about celebration, but unfortunately for many in the community they are about damage to property, distress and injury to animals, and public nuisance. In the past this has also resulted in significant government and community resources being tied up to deal with fireworks incidents over the long weekend and beyond. "This will mean that in future anyone caught discharging consumer or other illegal fireworks will be prosecuted," Mr Hargreaves said. The decision brings the ACT into line with most other jurisdictions, in particular NSW, and follows a number of reviews undertaken over several years that have progressively lead to stronger regulatory arrangements being put into place in the Territory. "The Government understands that many Canberrans may still have fireworks that were bought legally on previous Queen's Birthday long weekends. We will be encouraging people to do the right thing and hand in any stored fireworks for safe disposal without any questions asked, Mr Hargreaves said. The 'hand-in' will commence on Saturday 29 August and operate for the following three weekends. Details of the 'hand-in' arrangements are available at www.ors.act.gov.au. The 'hand-in' does not involve compensation for surrendered fireworks. Mr Hargreaves stressed that people will be liable for prosecution if caught with consumer fireworks following the 'hand-in' period. "The community will still be able to enjoy the spectacle of fireworks at the significant public displays conducted throughout the year, such as Skyfire and New Year's Eve celebrations. The decision to ban consumer fireworks was not taken lightly, but in the interests of public safety and animal welfare the Government believes it is a necessary one," Mr Hargreaves concluded. For further information contact Canberra Connect on 132281 or visit www.ors.act.gov.au http://www.chiefminister.act.gov.au/media.php?v=8351 http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/24/2664761.htm

Spotted black R34... WEAPN or WE4PN or something like that, at BP Lane Cove (i think it was Lane Cove) on Saturday morning.

yeah but that's completely normal for me... usually sleep in a lot longer though lol Thanks to everyone who came along, was a good night! Hope you made it home ok Cass!!!

well maybe there is did you see the yellow R34?

That sucks Sin will keep an eye out for the Hyundai. It was probably stolen too.. PS. dont suppose you want a Molly girl tonight?

spotted a blue R34 GTR at Phillip BP just before *drool*

I think I spotted a black V35 in Manuka just before... only got a quick glimpse at the tailights as it was disappearing

pffft it's all about driving smoothly if you get car sickness, doesn't matter how fast it is!

I came past probably between 11-11.30

haha I was gonna say I still have the R33... but then I saw the next door part She has great taste!

nice work on the competition!! that's awesome!!

Oh yeh I forgot about them!!

Cops are pretty good down here... well so I've found anyway. And I don't really care if they pull me over anyway - I just changed rego from interstate today and had to go over the full inspection station, so I know my pod and all my other mods are legal and fine.

Me and VeilsideR33 drove past after dinner but no one was there... oh and I know this is a long shot but I'm trying to scab a lift from southside to dickson tomorrow night If anyone is going that way lemme know!! I'll give you petrol monies!!

thanks chick haha how funny... I'm glad you decided on the R33 instead! thanks for the info tbh I don't really feel confident doing any of it myself... I think I'll eventually take it to someone here.

that'd be dinero, my twin!

I'll be in! I spose it will be stupidly early though *sigh* 1. Bullet32 - Show 'n' Shine 2. Kat - Dyno comp and Show 'n' Shine 3. Bluprint - Show 'n' Shine 4. Ex!$t3nZ - Show 'n' Shine (ill be coming but my car will probably be parked with the toymods people) 5. Shell - Show 'n' Shine

Danny, your membership expired in Feb 08 and you did not renew, hence the removal If I've made some kind of mistake please let me know, but that's what my records show.

This was supposed to be my daily: But then I bought an R34, so my old R33 got promoted to the daily: But to tell the truth, both the above sit at home and I take the R34 cos I love driving it LOL

I think there may have been an accident hopefully someone will let you know what's going on soon...

haha that would do nicely as my "matching" daily nah Seymour yeah, have NFI what it says, but it doesnt really matter since it doesn't work. Looks pretty though! haha that set is $4600... I was sussing them out before I even picked up the car lol... unfortunately still too much for me and I'm a bit scared of buying thief magnets! thanks Bakes! not as nice as yours Minh my little albino twin we need to change your username from red to white! EDIT: thanks Terry!!

Ken, I paid 18K and yes she is very sexual Johnny, she made friends with another yellow R34 tonight who had the clear indicators and i do think they look better. But i dont think the orange looks as bad on the yellow as it does on some other colours. YES I want black rims! DO WANT! or I've been told Works XD9s would look cool, in this bronzy colour

hehe yes good drive home... we made loud noises in the tunnel lol Pat I didnt know you had to work!! Glad you appreciated the lift in the yellow taxi

only to stop you giving me a dutch oven