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The cost of getting around in Melbourne
A March 2017 report found Melbourne is the the third most expensive city in Australia for getting around, with yearly transport costs of $18,889. This is 14.5% of average income, compared to a national average of 13%. Considering average income rather than actual cost, Melbourne is the fourth most affordable. Read more
You can still get driveway service
Many older motorists may remember the days of driveway service at their local petrol station. That was before they were called service stations, which is ironic, considering there isn’t much of that.
ACT budget for motorists
The ACT budget for 2017 had a few nasty surprises for motorists but could make a few campers happy. Parking fees and fines are going up but registration fees for Canberra caravans and camper trailers are going down. Read more
mySA GOV replacing EzyReg
SA motorists who usually use an EzyReg account to do their transactions must now use mySA GOV. It’s part of the plan to put all transactions with the SA government in the same place with one login. The app will store all your information digitally and safely. Also, it will send you vehicle registration reminders so you don’t have to worry about forgetting again.
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Good drivers could pay lower premiums
Our last Qld News, Queensland CTP scheme is under review, listed a few recommendations for change to compulsory third party (CTP). Another recommendation was to investigate new kinds of risk rating. This means insurers could charge good drivers a lower premium – or charge risky drivers higher premiums.
Budget lets Tas motorists down
There were winners and losers in the recent federal May budget and Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania (RACT) claims Tasmania lost.
The big green slip scam
One of the reasons why green slips in NSW are so expensive is because of increasing fraud in the system. Victor Dominello has said fraudulent claims cost every vehicle owner an extra $75 a year in insurance.
Premiums have gone down in the ACT
The ACT is the only state or territory in Australia where CTP insurance premiums have gone down. In fact, the cost of living in Canberra may be very favourable. Last year, Canberra ranked first in the world for the quality of its standard of living.
Call the road toll what it is
Did you know 280 people lost their lives on Victorian roads in the 12 months to May 2017? It’s a shocking statistic – 6.1% more lives lost than the previous year. It’s the second worst after NSW where 362 died in the year to April 2017.
Report phone calls in personal injury compensation scam
If you receive a call from somebody claiming to be a crash investigator acting for Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA), beware. Unfortunately, it’s a scam.
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