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Inquiry Into Motor Recreational Activities Inquiry into Motor Recreational Activities ZĞƉŽƌƚEŽ͘42͕ϱϲƚŚWĂƌůŝĂŵĞŶƚ Transport and Public WorksŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĞ ƵŐƵƐƚϮϬϮϬ Transport and Public Works Committee Chair Mr Shane King MP, Member for Kurwongbah Deputy Chair Mr Ted Sorensen MP, Member for Hervey Bay Members Mr Don Brown MP, Member for Capalaba (from 19 May 2020) Mr Colin Boyce MP, Member for Callide Mr Robbie Katter MP, Member for Traeger Mr Joe Kelly MP, Member for Greenslopes (from 20 February 2020 to 22 April 2020) Mr Bart Mellish MP, Member for Aspley Mr Lance McCallum MP, Member for Bundamba (from 22 April 2020 to 19 May 2020) Mrs Jo‐Ann Miller MP, Member for Bundamba (to 20 February 2020) Committee Secretariat Telephone +61 7 3553 6621 Fax +61 7 3553 6699 Email [email protected] Technical Scrutiny +61 7 3553 6601 Secretariat Committee webpage www.parliament.qld.gov.au/TPWC Acknowledgements The committee acknowledges the assistance provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Notes Please note that all in‐text references have been removed. Refer to original source for more information. All Acts referred to in this report are Queensland Acts unless stated otherwise. During the course of the inquiry, the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Limited (CAMS) changed its trading name to Motorsport Australia. The two names are used interchangeably throughout the report. Inquiry into Motor Recreational Activities Contents Abbreviations v Chair’s foreword xii Recommendations xiii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Role of the committee 1 1.2 Terms of reference 1 1.3 Inquiry process 2 2 Inquiry outcomes 3 2.1 Community engagement with motor recreational activity groups 4 2.1.1 Inquiry communication 4 2.1.2 Communication with other industry participants 4 2.1.3 Government communication 4 2.1.4 Committee comment 5 3 Background 6 3.1 World safety/sanctioning bodies – motor racing 6 3.1.1 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile 6 3.1.2 SFI Foundation 6 3.1.3 International Hot Rod Association/International Hot Rod Association Australia 7 3.2 Australian safety/sanctioning bodies 8 3.2.1 Motorsport Australia 10 3.2.2 Australian Auto‐Sport Alliance 15 3.2.3 Recreation And Competitive Event & Resources Pty Ltd 17 3.2.4 Motorcycling Australia/Motorcycling Queensland 18 3.2.5 Australian National Drag Racing Association 21 3.2.6 Speedway Australia 22 3.2.7 Karting Queensland 23 3.2.8 Model Aeronautical Association of Queensland 23 3.2.9 Australian Sports Anti‐Doping Authority 24 3.3 Other industry bodies 24 3.3.1 Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association 24 3.3.2 Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries 24 3.3.3 Four Wheel Drive Queensland 24 3.3.4 Australian Recreational Motorists Association Inc. 25 3.4 Committee comment 25 4 Economic impact 26 4.1 Analysis of the economic contribution of motor sport industry 26 4.1.1 Ernst and Young 2014 report ‐ Economic Contribution of the Australian Motor Sport Industry 26 4.1.2 Deloitte Access Economics 2020 report – Economic contribution of the Australian motorsport industry 30 4.2 Direct and indirect financial contribution of motor recreational activities 33 4.2.1 Direct contribution 33 Transport and Public Works Committee i Inquiry into Motor Recreational Activities 4.2.2 Indirect contribution 36 4.3 Facility development 40 4.3.1 Street based racing events 40 4.3.2 Existing facilities 41 4.3.3 Temporary facilities 48 4.3.4 Future options 50 4.3.5 Committee comment – future options 56 4.4 Major events 56 4.5 Government financial contribution to industry 58 5 Contribution and opportunities 59 5.1 General club and enthusiasts’ contribution 59 5.2 Support provided to regional communities 62 5.2.1 Club contributions – regional communities 62 5.3 Social interaction 68 5.3.1 Club contributions – social interaction 68 5.4 Charity support 71 5.5 Tourism opportunities 72 5.5.1 Motoring museums 73 5.5.2 Event promotion 77 6 Legislative, regulatory and policy framework 78 6.1 Special interest vehicle concession registration schemes 78 6.1.1 Definitions 78 6.1.2 Existing Queensland scheme – cars 79 6.1.3 Existing Queensland scheme – motorcycles 84 6.1.4 Comparable schemes in other Australian jurisdictions 85 6.1.5 Reforms suggested by stakeholders 91 6.1.6 Committee comment – special interest vehicle schemes 103 6.2 Other registration reforms 103 6.2.1 Recreational motorcycle registration 103 6.2.2 Rally vehicle registration scheme 105 6.2.3 Conditional registration scheme 107 6.3 Registration of left‐hand drive vehicles 107 6.4 Role of government – legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks 110 6.4.1 Facilitation 111 6.4.2 Collaboration 113 6.4.3 Accessibility 113 6.4.4 Regulation 117 6.4.5 Enforcement 124 6.4.6 Financial support 125 6.4.7 Policy framework 127 6.5 Other financial impacts 128 6.5.1 Stamp duty 128 6.5.2 Luxury car tax 131 ii Transport and Public Works Committee Inquiry into Motor Recreational Activities 6.6 Availability of financial assistance 134 7 Safety of participants 135 7.1 Participant safety 135 7.2 Spectator safety 137 7.3 Role of participants – safety 137 7.4 Role of industry bodies 138 7.5 Participant licencing 141 7.6 Vehicle safety 143 7.7 Role of government – participant safety 144 7.8 Role of facility owners/operators – participant safety 145 7.9 Track safety developments 146 7.10 Role of clubs 147 8 Community engagement 150 8.1 Club contribution to youth training and social inclusion 150 8.2 Health and well‐being outcomes 151 8.3 Role of government – community engagement 154 8.4 Adventure tourism 155 9 Impact on road safety outcomes 158 9.1 Development of advances by motor sport 158 9.2 Community messages 159 9.2.1 Anti‐social behaviour in a motor vehicle – hooning 159 9.2.2 Drug and alcohol usage 161 9.3 Driver training 162 9.4 Skilled labour and training 168 10 Challenges 171 10.1 Affordability of facilities 171 10.1.1 Competitor and spectator facilities 171 10.1.2 Club facilities 175 10.2 Regulatory barriers 176 10.3 Changing demographics 177 10.3.1 Social trends 177 10.3.2 Population trends 178 10.3.3 Urban encroachment on motor recreational facilities 179 10.4 Environmental considerations 184 10.4.1 Noise complaints 184 10.4.2 Environment concerns 189 10.4.3 Emissions 191 10.4.4 Asbestos 193 10.5 Financial resources 196 10.5.1 Club resources 196 10.5.2 Participant resources 196 10.6 Trade skills availability 197 10.7 Other challenges 200 Transport and Public Works Committee iii Inquiry into Motor Recreational Activities 11 Other issues 201 11.1 Aftermarket jurisdictional compatibility 201 11.2 Recreational vehicles (ATVs and SSVs) 204 11.2.1 Safety investigations 205 11.2.2 Statistics – quad bike fatalities 208 11.2.3 Advocates for reform 210 11.2.4 Advocates against reform 211 Appendix A – Submitters 214 Appendix B – Witnesses at public hearings 217 Witnesses at public hearings – 17 February 2020 217 Witnesses at public hearings – 3 March 2020 217 Witnesses at public hearings – 16 March 2020 218 Witnesses at public hearings – 18 May 2020 218 Witnesses at public hearings – 15 June 2020 219 iv Transport and Public Works Committee Inquiry into Motor Recreational Activities Abbreviations 4WDQ Four Wheel Drive Queensland AAA Australian Automobile Association AAAA Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association AACCC The All American Car Club of Cairns Inc AALRA Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association AANT Automobile Association of the Northern Territory AASA Australian Auto Sport Association ABF Australian Border Force ACCC Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACL Australian Consumer Law ACM asbestos containing material ACMCCQ All Classic Motor Club CQ Inc ACT Australian Capital Territory ADBA Australian Dirt Bike Adventures ADRs Australian Design Rules AHMF Australian Historic Motoring Council AHRA American Hot Rod Association AHVIG Australian Historic Vehicle Interest Group AIMSS Australian Institute for Motor Sport Safety Ltd AMA Australian Medical Association AMVCQ Austin Motor Vehicle Club of Qld (Inc) AMSAG Australian Motor Sports Action Group AMVCB Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board ANDRA Australian National Drag Racing Association ARCA Automobile Racing Club of America ARMA Australian Recreational Motorists Association Inc Transport and Public Works Committee v Inquiry into Motor Recreational Activities ASAC Australian Sports Aviation Confederation ASADA Australian Sports Anti‐Doping Authority ASEA Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency ASDRA Australian Speedway Drivers and Riders Association ASN autorité sportive nationale’ (national sporting authority) ASRF Australian Street Rod Federation ATVs All‐Terrain Vehicles BSCC Brisbane Sporting Car Club Limited CAMS Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Limited CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority CCCQ Citroën Car Club of Qld Inc CLA Civil Liability Act 2003 COAG Council of Australian Governments committee Transport and Public Works Committee CPDs crush protective devices CQCC Central Queensland Chevrolet Club Inc CRS Conditional registration scheme CTP Compulsory Third Party CVS NSW Classic Vehicle Scheme CW4x4 Central West 4x4 Inc Cwlth Commonwealth DCSYW Department of Child Safety Youth and Women DEBST Department of Employment, Small Business and Training Deloitte Deloitte Access Economics Deloitte Report Economic contribution of the Australian motor sport industry DES Department of Environment and Science DHPW Department of Housing and Public Works vi Transport and Public Works Committee Inquiry into Motor Recreational Activities DITID Department of Innovation and Tourism Industry Development DITRDC Commonwealth
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