Vintage veteran post vintage invitation class vehicle licence concession (Form E81)
https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/licensing/LBU_F_VL_C_E81_VintageVeteranConcession.pdf
Vintage veteran post vintage invitation class vehicle licence concession (Form E81)
https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/licensing/LBU_F_VL_C_E81_VintageVeteranConcession.pdf
Australia is one of the few countries with an absolute ban on asbestos – ‘Zero Tolerance’ – and the Australian Border Force (ABF) is tightening controls on offending vehicle imports. Many countries still allow small quantities of asbestos (i.e. 1%) to be used but Australia is one of the very few with a zero requirement and a total ban on import and export except under very limited circumstances.
Zero tolerance to asbestos, an Australia-wide ban on the manufacture and use of all types of asbestos and asbestos containing material (ACM), took effect on 31 December 2003. In order to support the domestic ban, asbestos or ACM imports to, and exports from Australia are prohibited, unless permitted by the relevant Minister. Australia signed a Zero Tolerance Asbestos agreement in 2003 and is now enforcing it.
As of Monday 6th March 2017 and without prior notification, The Australian Border Force (ABF) implemented a new community protection question when lodging import declarations for all motor vehicle tariff codes – i.e. “Do the goods contain asbestos?” This may relate to brake linings, clutch linings, brake disc pads, gaskets, seals or any other parts of the vehicle. Most vehicle manufacturers prohibited use of asbestos components in vehicles from 1999.
There is a double standard with new vehicles containing asbestos having been imported into Australia and Russell Manning has provided me with examples breaching the import ban. Recalls were issued but in several cases no action was taken apart from taking back unused stocks of the offending parts.
Anybody considering taking their vehicle out of the country must also be are of this restriction as they will be required to provide the vehicle is asbestos free to bring their vehicle back into Australia. This can be a very costly exercise.
There has been an instance where “destructive means” has been used to investigate for asbestos in a motor vehicle. The vehicle is a very original rare Shelby having a bill of $14,000 from ABF – and that is not including the repair costs and destruction of original vehicle components. Report from the owner is attached. (Annexure 2). This vehicle was en-route when Australia commenced enforcing the aero tolerance to asbestos so the owner did not have the opportunity to remove any asbestos prior to transit.
This article does appear to answer the question whether the vehicle or only the asbestos containing components are seized. It appears there is a provision in the act to permit the vehicle to be taken to a workshop for further work. We are investing the only real solution which will involve refining the inspection and remediation process so it is not too onerous.
I have been speaking Department of Environment in Canberra re the possibility of 1% acceptance for Australia. They are to advise details of the best person to speak with in ABF, Canberra. Even with a 1% tolerance, testing would still be required to know if it could be imported or not.
MAGAZINE REPORT 2018
I would like to thank Buick members who have contributed articles for publishing in the magazine in the past year, being Stuart Syme, Ros Hunt and Vic Bower.
The series called “Where Did You Get Your Buick?” is still running as we have many members who have not yet answered that question. I think most members have a natural curiosity about where various cars have come from.
As someone who gets the online version ofthe magazine,I am always impressed with the lovely colour photos accompanying articles. The cars are really shown off to their best. Unfortunately this does not translate to the hard copy of the magazine where the photos don’t do justice to the cars. Perhaps the Magazine Committee can move forward to even a centre page spread in colour, although this again all comes down to cost. Certa;inly something to look forward to in the future.
Once again all members are urged to support your magazine and we need to boost the WA content!
Lois Haime
Magazine Co-Ordinator WA
BOCWA PRESIDENTS REPORT JULY 2018
Our Club continues to remain successful in times that are proving to be very difficult to similar clubs throughout Australia.
Club finances are in a very healthy state and therefore the Committee has decided that no increase in fees are necessary for the forthcoming year.
The Committee have again been very supportive and have worked extremely hard to ensure our Club remains viable and actively involved in events. I would like to express my appreciation for their efforts and dedication.
Membership has increased slightly during year and we have welcomed new members:-
Damian Flynn 1924 Tourer
Michael Skehan 1952 Special Delux
Adrian Vandenberg Various Buicks – 1925 Tourer, 1981 Park Sedan, 1992 Roadmaster.
Terry Hills ) 1926 Tourer
Kelly & Derek Gibson)
Graham Hickinbotham 1962 Skylark Convertible
The procedure for “impromptu runs” has proved to be a great success and the members who have embraced this system appear to be using it in the manner for which it is intended.
Code 404 continues to be of some concern with uncertainty in some areas. The situation of Club Licensing Inspectors has still not ben resolved. GST on imported items under $1,000 still is a mystery and changing rules to vehicle imports are a concern.
Hopefully these problems will disappear in the near future with outcomes positive to the historic vehicle movement.
Finally thanks to our members – you are a fabulous group of people and it is a pleasure to be associated with you all.
Peter Nicholson