Queensland Titles 25th - 26th August

[vandy010]

bloody good interview Bill
thanks for that...
i like the ending comment,
"none of this muppet stuff"

[IT400C]

Bottom line we cannot get one event licences for this event as we do not live in Australia .

That sucks....

So let me get this straight.  Someone from WA (for example only) can come over to Queensland for the event, and get a MQ one day licence even though they don't live here in Qld.

And yet Bill, on a NZ Passport which grants him complete access to Australia to work, holiday, ferret etc., can't get a one day licence because he has no local address?

I'd be looking at the possibility of getting yourself a local 'address' and perhaps some local paperwork..   

[Simo63]

Bottom line we cannot get one event licences for this event as we do not live in Australia .

We cant get full MA licences as we dont live in Australia

Why don't you move in with me and the family for a few weeks .... then you can use my address.

[asasin]

Its all to do with the insurance thing , your medicare does not cover us , however there is a underling agreement between NZ and OZ that we wont be left lying in the street should something happen to us Kiwis in Oz.
I am currently trying to get our insurance recognized by MA and their insurance company Aon , as we are well over the level required.
If that can happen the lovely lady events person at MA said she would help us.As compared to the Im going on holiday this is a hassle  f off attitude from MQ.
Lets hope common sense will prevail , they currently have my insurance info so all I can do now is wait!
 Oh and I agree with bill , if you cant drink hard and race the next day go back to modern racing, VMX is for hard old men

[TM BILL]

Thanks Tony and Simo  i think to go down that path we have left our run a bit late  it would probably come on top on the day and the poor ole steward would have tell us we cant ride , i dont want to put anyone in that situation . I am seriously considering getting an Aussie address (albeit on paper ) and taking out a full MA licence 

We tried to do it all above board (first time in my life i think  ) and its bitten us in the arse 

I am more than happy to take out an MA licence  but i would sit at the gates of hell throwing my last 50 bucks into the fire before i give MNZ a cent 

It will be a great event for sure  just not sure i could bear to watch from the side lines  :'(

[DR500]

never been asked for proof of address

[EML]

 jeez IT, it's ok to let TM come for a ride every now and then-but to let hime come for a "ferret" is going too far
It's all shit if you ask me-what good is MA anyway-just like ACU before them- an effin great bunch of beaureacrats (beerocats) on the gravy train. Shoot em all and let god sort em out I say.
The governing body should only take a small handling fee (stamp duty) for allocating the date and sanctioning the event.
The organising club should only charge for putting on the event and paying the land owner with all other proceeds to go back to the riders.
It should be up to the organiser/promoter to promote the event and gather earnings from the paying public that they entice through the gate.
It's been arse about here for years and it's time things changed.

[asasin]

               
               
               
                 
               
               
                
       
     
     

Officialdom I salute you    No you can not ride sir 

 Thanks to all that tried to help us Jackie esp and the girl at MA Rebecca      You did a awsome job of trying to get us there
Cheers
The Buzzard       

[bazza]

Ok Buzzard,love your salute. You will just have to head to C/D instead?

[jackiemac]

Can't believe this has happened really sorry guys

Keep Smiling
Jackie Mac

[Davey Crocket]

Dont worry Jackie...there just trophy hunters....serves them right.

[lama]

what are the numbers like for this event now???

[TM BILL]

Dont worry Jackie...there just trophy hunters....serves them right.

I have looked into it and unearthed this memo from your govt 

To all sports governing bodies
Due to Australias appauling performance at the London olympics it is official government policy that no foreign nationals be allowed to participate in state or national championships until further notice . We cannot risk more precious metals ( or paper certificates ) leaving the country until we are back on our A game .
I trust that your governing bodies will have in their constitutions hidden clauses and underhanded restrictions to action this policy .

J Gillard
PM

[09.0]

Dont worry Jackie...there just trophy hunters....serves them right.

I have looked into it and unearthed this memo from your govt 

To all sports governing bodies
Due to Australias appauling performance at the London olympics it is official government policy that no foreign nationals be allowed to participate in state or national championships until further notice . We cannot risk more precious metals ( or paper certificates ) leaving the country until we are back on our A game .
I trust that your governing bodies will have in their constitutions hidden clauses and underhanded restrictions to action this policy .

J Gillard
PM

[EML]

Don't laugh Brad, I think he's onto something.
Very good TM