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CTP Fraud and the NSW Gov't - "Red Light On Rorts" A new Compulsory Third Party insurance system that introduces fixed compensation for minor injuries is being planned by the Baird Gov't in an attempt to cut the soaring cost of green slips Better Regulation Minister Victor Dominello told the DT he also wanted to crack down on green slip fraud, which he said was responsible for adding $75 a year onto our CTP insurance bills. Mr Dominello said CTP prices had risen by more than $40, or 8%, in the past year, and insurance fraud was a key contributor. He said the government was seeing fraudulent court claims for minor injuries, including claims for more people in one car than there are seats in that said car, and instances in minor low-speed prangs where claims are made on behalf of babies for psychological injuries and future loss of income. These claims are costing on average, between $95,000 and $100,000. The average green slip costs more than $600 and exceeds 34% of average weekly earnings, up from 28% in 2007. The reforms, to be introduced later this year, would involve a two-tiered system, where less serious claims involve set payouts, as occurs with the workers compensation scheme. Lawyers have a vested interest in opposing the reforms, and insurance companies are accused of profiting by as much as 20%. "Both the insurance sector and the legal fraternity will need to come together with the government so we are all acting in the interests of the consumers," Mr Dominello said. "In this case, it's the interests of the motorists and those injured." Another change could be a "no-fault" scheme similar to Victoria to prevent costly legal battles where people argue over who's to blame. CTP prices for the average Sydney motorist have increased by more than 70% on average since 2008. Further prices of between $60 and $90, or between 10 and 15% have been flagged by insurers , who say they need the additional money to offset increasing claims, including those by fraudsters. Reported by Andrew Clenell

Even in hi-res Scott was the final shot less clear? I had 5 pics taken, where #1,2,3 were clear.

Asian saves wombat.

If you are being intimidated by occupant/s in the other car, lie down on the side of the road and have someone call authorities. And remember the registration plate of the other car. Once a call is responded to, an Event Number is mandatory.

Great job Rhys and the rest of the Executive Staff. Well stitched together Rhys.

^^ terrific

Congratulations Damien on winning a set of DBA rotors and to Joely Moely for winning the 1:10 R/C LiquiMoly BMW tonight. Great info night and like kids we each took home 2 loot bags.

You're tall enough to look over heads.

Great to see guys older than myself as well Marcus. I think "Aussie_Delivered_R32_GTR" Bob would like these.

By John Keogh

port3s I've just bumped up the thread on... SAU > Importing Cars > If You're Happy With Your Import... Anyway SAU is a massive resource of great info. I hope your car remains trouble free.

port3s Welcome to SAU. I don't have the authority to update the list on Post#2 anymore but the rankings themselves tell the story of who NOT to go to.

Shopping. Discounts on Meguiars LiquiMoly Wraps Brake Rotors etc at the end

Meet n greet with food for half an hour. Seminar on Lubrication for an hour Seminar on Brakes for an hour Q&A for half an hour All for free!

That's most unfortunate Nick Well it's on tomorrow folks. See you there!

Many thanks! I will go ahead with a purchase. Clarity is good. My driving line was most un-granny lol.

Ah well Mat... At least John got me taking a 'clean' line -

John Keogh's pics are on... * Edited due to security warnings, sorry

For those that missed out last time... You can join up with other Clubs for a Free Tech Night (so it's not officially SAU this time around)... Free Food and Drink this Wednesday Night at MotorActive Hosted by LiquiMoly "All about Lubrication" Co-hosted by DBA "All about Brakes" When:- This Wed 24/2/16 at 6.30pm until 9.30pm Where:- Unit 35 Slough Business Park Holker St Silverwater

John Keogh Photography yes. HWP allowed him to do his business; but threatened me with a ticket if I didn't move from the big rock wall 2/3 of the way up the escarpment! So no video except at the meetup. And I was tucked right into the apex too.

John Keogh Photography it is Brett. He takes great shots but often his shutter speed is too fast (stopping the wheels). I hope he complied with my request to slow it down.

John Keogh Photography it is Brett. HWP allowed him to do his business; but threatened me with a ticket if I didn't move from the big rock wall 2/3 of the way

Not for me personally but wheel centre caps made by Rays, Volk, BBS might be on the cards...

HWP appeared in 4 cars (1 unmarked), and seemed to use a sledgehammer approach today. One in the blue car threatened me to leave the rock wall hairpin lest I get booked. I'm still puzzled about what the ticket would be written up for? Anyway I didn't get a chance to complete my vid. Sorry about that guys. I did get a marvelous run up the hill though.

Point to note:- philhunt and I went back via... Jamberoo Mtn Rd > Jamberoo > Kiama Rd > Swamp Rd. The rough bits of Swamp Rd back to the Princes Hwy have been smoothed out in most places and hot mix tarred. It's a great driving road once again (unless trucks chew it up).