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18-03-2014, 03:01 PM
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So, it's finally happening, and this scares the pants off me.
The article I found this in was about tolls but don't let that confuse things, they have actually pursued this idea as part of the Productivity Commission report (March 2014). "Mr Abbott backed away from a specific option for trialling GPS technology to charge motorists based on the distance they drive that was contained in Productivity Commission report." BUT FOR HOW LONG? This raises even greater privacy concerns such as will we be mailed automated fines for exceeding the speed limit? What data will be collected and where will it be stored? Do all cars (classic and modern) have to be fitted with the devices? Can we request our driving records as well as our 'mapped driving record' and what sources does that feed (police, gov services etc)? Will we be profiled for visiting certain locations and how will that fit in with current privacy legislation? Original article: http://www.news.com.au/finance/money...-1226853016367 ABC article with reflected OP title: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-1...nually/5317002 I think it's safe to say we are well and truly entering into the age of a 'Brave New World', but what does that mean for the car industry and motorists as a whole?
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18-03-2014, 03:13 PM
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I wonder how much the costs would be, for example rego in regional Victoria is around $600, how many KM would you need to cover before you got to that $600?
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18-03-2014, 03:14 PM
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Interesting, IF it were to be introduced (I doubt it will be any time soon), i bet we would be able to "flash tune" the devices to never show a speed of over the limit
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18-03-2014, 03:24 PM
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Just scaremongering , costs would far outweigh the benefits.
No doubt they will find another way into our wallets. GT450 |
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18-03-2014, 03:31 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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They do it already, be it in a non digital way with tax on petrol. The more you drive then the more fuel you use and the more tax you give to the government. The modern version would be double dipping. Not to be unexpected from a liberal government.
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18-03-2014, 03:32 PM
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I'd prefer a system based on licence cost, with individual car regos only a small fee. Fat chance of that happening though.
edit: no chance of them retrofitting these devices mind you. |
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18-03-2014, 05:08 PM
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Old news. This was released by the productivity commission and on the same day Abbott canned it and said it won't happen.
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18-03-2014, 05:18 PM
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Obviously Grandpa gets his newspapers a week late.... (that's what you get for hanging around Mr Hardware too often  )
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18-03-2014, 07:20 PM
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18-03-2014, 07:58 PM
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18-03-2014, 05:50 PM
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Oh and it won't cost govco a cent, you'll be handed an invoice to supply the aforementioned road safety devices. It is for the common good...
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18-03-2014, 06:51 PM
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18-03-2014, 10:22 PM
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bitch lasagne
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http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2004/s1185116.htm The old joke about knowing when a politician is lying (his lips are moving), is apt.
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18-03-2014, 08:16 PM
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HAAAAA ABBOTT.....
I really would like to know what "Costello" thinks! This clown was not voted in by the "Worker"! Without going deep inside the political Diarreha that comes out of the mouth of every politician, one has to think "when is it all going to end"? Always expect the unexpected |
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18-03-2014, 10:25 PM
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Stupid comment and the reason political threads do not 'Work' either. Notice the pun .... and the ' .... ' Closed ......
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