QLD Drivers Licences To Cost 300% More - Page 2

geckoGT · 14-02-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BOSHOG

im talking about NSW not just sydney, the roads are terrible here, motorways excluded. nowhere near the quality of roads you guys have

You need to get out of Brisbane up here. I have driven on all the major roads, including around your area and they are much better than up here.

But yes way off topic.

BOSHOG · 14-02-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by csv8

This has gone way off topic...but drive Darra to Briz on Ipswich Motorway, shocking road for a major Motorway. or Bruce Highway !!!???

i was just trying to point out Queenslanders have had it good for a long time, now they have to pay around the same money as the rest of the country.

edit; after reading the post about VIC rego maybe it was just NSW who was getting screwed over

geckoGT · 14-02-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BOSHOG

i was just trying to point out Queenslanders have had it good for a long time, now they have to pay around the same money as the rest of the country.

edit; after reading the post about VIC rego maybe it was just NSW who was getting screwed over

I actually agree with you on this, QLD did have it good.

But you need to consider it in the context of expenses compared to income, NSW has a much higher average income, so does Vic and ACT. So yes we are now starting to pay the same but the income is not the same, this equals unhappy QLD.

It is not just about comparing apples with apples, you have to consider the rest of the grocery basket and the money available to buy it.

Bucknaked · 14-02-2010, 11:20 AM

In Canberra we only have a 5 year licence, unless special approval is given for 1 year.

$41.70 for 1 year
$145.00 for 5 years

Rego costs are

Car (full size) $853.90
Motorbikes (over 300cc) $511.40
Utes (scale varies depending on weight) From 0 - 975kg @ $741.80 to 2795kg - 4500kg @ $1129.10

We also have our greenslip costs factored into the rego. So we don't need pink slips each year, so no inspections. Just pay to renew.

BOSHOG · 14-02-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by geckoGT

I actually agree with you on this, QLD did have it good.

But you need to consider it in the context of expenses compared to income, NSW has a much higher average income, so does Vic and ACT. So yes we are now starting to pay the same but the income is not the same, this equals unhappy QLD.

It is not just about comparing apples with apples, you have to consider the rest of the grocery basket and the money available to buy it.

how much does an average house cost up there? .....im not trying to start a fight i just think QLD residents have it good

and our income isnt that much better, its sydneys population that jacks up our average

J.C. · 14-02-2010, 11:31 AM

Anna Bligh is like a woman on a shopping spree with an open cheque book. Loves to spend money on useless crap!
How about spending that $84 million on young driver ed Anna?

Bent over QLD and cop another one up the freckle from Momma Bligh ...... with love!

Lets hope this is not true as nothing is set in concrete yet. From experience, the fact that they are passing little comment, in political terms, generally means that we are in for an unexpected fingering....... again!

Considering what we are paying, our national highways are still a disgrace and an absolute shame, taking its toll on cars and drivers. Drive around the major cities though (Brisbane), things look alot different.

csv8 · 14-02-2010, 11:31 AM

$350k

J.C. · 14-02-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BOSHOG

how much does an average house cost up there? .....im not trying to start a fight i just think QLD residents have it good

and our income isnt that much better, its sydneys population that jacks up our average

Small mining town of 10000-12000 people. Two hours from anywhere.

Nice home, two to four year old. Four bedroom. $700000 plus.

BOSHOG · 14-02-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by J.C.

Small mining town of 10000-12000 people. Two hours from anywhere.

Nice home, two to four year old. Four bedroom. $700000 plus.

i wonder what the average wage is in that "small mining town" lol

J.C. · 14-02-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BOSHOG

i wonder what the average wage is in that "small mining town" lol

How about the cost of living etc.

Ever considered passing a thought about that?
Still, there are people a great deal worse off.

We are getting off topic here aren't we?

Bucknaked · 14-02-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSHOG

i wonder what the average wage is in that "small mining town" lol

The real problem here is not on whether QLD residents have had it good for so long, the issue here is the sudden increase in price. You and I may see the increases as just bringing the prices into alignment with the other states. As an example, if you or I were to suddenly see our licence costs increase 300% from $150 to $450, then we would definatley have something to say about it. Same as rego and fuel prices. Regardless of the increase, if you suddenly found you needed to come up with an extra 300% each year, while your income is not increasing, then you would have to find it in your budget and for a lot of people, along with interest rate increases and other increases, then it would be a real strain.

And I guess the bottom line is, we don't reside in QLD, so how does this affect us? It doesn't.

**DJM83** · 14-02-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSHOG

i wonder what the average wage is in that "small mining town" lol

Just because the wage my be higher in these 'Small mining towns' doesnt mean a thing. These towns are often remote therefore the cost of getting daily essentials to these places is often more therefore resulting in higher prices aswell.
Ive only been in QLD 3 years or there abouts and i have even noticed that it has changed in that short period of time everything has risen but not the pay every Wednesday.
And TBH its often the case that people like me are often the blame for the way things are in QLD as the amount of people that move here is astronomical. But i do consider myself a QLD'er now, although alot of people wouldnt

As for the roads, the only 'good' main road we have is the M1 from Bris to GC IMO

J.C. · 14-02-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

The real problem here is not on whether QLD residents have had it good for so long, the issue here is the sudden increase in price. You and I may see the increases as just bringing the prices into alignment with the other states. As an example, if you or I were to suddenly see our licence costs increase 300% from $150 to $450, then we would definatley have something to say about it. Same as rego and fuel prices. Regardless of the increase, if you suddenly found you needed to come up with an extra 300% each year, while your income is not increasing, then you would have to find it in your budget and for a lot of people, along with interest rate increases and other increases, then it would be a real strain.

And I guess the bottom line is, we don't reside in QLD, so how does this affect us? It doesn't.

10 out of 10 for the above comment.

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Just to add to the house price thing. Five years ago a 30yrs old, small three bedroom "miners cottage" was $60000 -$75000. Now they are selling for $450000 plus.
Do the maths.

**DJM83** · 14-02-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by J.C.

10 out of 10 for the above comment.

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Ditto

dannyhilton · 14-02-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

The real problem here is not on whether QLD residents have had it good for so long, the issue here is the sudden increase in price...Regardless of the increase, if you suddenly found you needed to come up with an extra 300% each year, while your income is not increasing, then you would have to find it in your budget and for a lot of people, along with interest rate increases and other increases, then it would be a real strain.

Hit the nail on the head.

jpd80 · 14-02-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSHOG

yeah we have to have a pink slip (safety inspection)

But not every 12 months like the paper Nazis down South.
Ball joint and tie rod mecca for unscrupulous inspection centres.

Copie · 14-02-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

But not every 12 months like the paper Nazis down South.
Ball joint and tie rod mecca for unscrupulous inspection centres.

We have to get a pink slip every 12 months, just not for the first 3 years with a new car.

And DJM83 ive lived in extremely remote locations before, the prices are very similar, just the range of items is limited.

Its probably pricey because the median wage is higher then average.

castellan · 14-02-2010, 01:01 PM

Poor Anna Bligh is just trying to fix the problems her mentor Peter Beatoff ran away from.
Well that's right beatoff did say he had no opposition in springbag.

The G6ET Spot · 14-02-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by foxtrot3

Hi Will this make Queenslanders 300% better drivers. Cheers MD

Not a chance in hell

The Queensland government seem to be putting up all fees.
Maybe the federal government is about to change the ways that the GST monies are handed out and the southern states won't have to subsidise Qld any longer.

We can live in hope.

As for the licence fees. NSW 5 year licences were $142 when I renewed mine in 2008. and rego for an XR8 ute has been over $1000 for quite some time now.

So you won't get any sympathy from me. Welcome to the real world.

Wally · 14-02-2010, 01:17 PM

You can all be sure, if QLD is spending so much on identity fraud reduction, the other states will follow, leasing the technology and hiking the licence fees to parity. That's what Qld does, spends gobs on development and then enterprises it, like e.g. Citec, medical research, etc

geckoGT · 14-02-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

$350k

Where? House and land package starts at $400k and that is near Inala (high end real estate there)!

geckoGT · 14-02-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The G6ET Spot

Not a chance in hell

The Queensland government seem to be putting up all fees.
Maybe the federal government is about to change the ways that the GST monies are handed out and the southern states won't have to subsidise Qld any longer.

We can live in hope.

As for the licence fees. NSW 5 year licences were $142 when I renewed mine in 2008. and rego for an XR8 ute has been over $1000 for quite some time now.

So you won't get any sympathy from me. Welcome to the real world.

When I get equivalent pay to my NSW peers, I won't care either, simple fact is I don't so at the moment I do care.

CFOUR · 14-02-2010, 01:27 PM

Great my 5 year license expires in July.

Copie · 14-02-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CFOUR

Great my 5 year license expires in July.

Update it now before it goes up?

and 350k sounds like the Goodna area

geckoGT · 14-02-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Copie

Update it now before it goes up?

and 350k sounds like the Goodna area

Agreed, the only area I can think of would be the Goodna or Carole Park areas. If that is "average Queensland", I am moving state right now.

Our area is pretty average residential, consisting of mostly 4 bedroom homes on 500-600 sqm blocks and they will cost you around $500, but we are a long way from the city. In closer, for example the Mount Gravatt area will be in the high end of $700k for something similar.

GS608 · 14-02-2010, 02:56 PM

To put things in perspective, 1 acre 4 bedroom 20-30 year old homes are averaging between 700 and 800k in Gold Coast Hinterland, specifically Mudgeeraba

flappist · 14-02-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CFOUR

Great my 5 year license expires in July.

Well go in there tomorrow and tell them you are going overseas for 6 months and will need your license.

They will give you a new plastic with 2 expiry dates if they are different classes (e.g. P + O) or 1 expiry date if going from open to open.

I have done it twice over the last 20 years when I have been going to be away for renewal, once interstate the other USA.

paule11 · 14-02-2010, 04:04 PM

Bligh is going to increase the price of everything when she privatises everyting I thought 600000 people would have signed this petition by now.

http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/vie...1360&lIndex=-1

flappist · 14-02-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by geckoGT

Agreed, the only area I can think of would be the Goodna or Carole Park areas. If that is "average Queensland", I am moving state right now.

Our area is pretty average residential, consisting of mostly 4 bedroom homes on 500-600 sqm blocks and they will cost you around $500, but we are a long way from the city. In closer, for example the Mount Gravatt area will be in the high end of $700k for something similar.

http://www.ourbrisbane.com/real-esta...ouses-brisbane

http://www.ourbrisbane.com/real-esta...south-east-qld

You do realise that the majority of QLD is NOT IN BRISBANE don't you

geckoGT · 14-02-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

http://www.ourbrisbane.com/real-esta...ouses-brisbane

http://www.ourbrisbane.com/real-esta...south-east-qld

You do realise that the majority of QLD is NOT IN BRISBANE don't you

These prices are for town houses and units, not houses. The majority of the suburbs are areas that I stand by my previous comment, if that is average queensland I am out of here.

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The five most affordable suburbs in Brisbane are all located in our city's south-west.
With median house prices under $350,000 for the year ending March, Inala, Acacia Ridge, Darra, Durack and Rocklea all provide good entry-level opportunities for buyers.

I would not want to live in any of those suburbs, I work in Durack and they all are in my work area so I know what they are like. Next time I see you, remind me and I shall show you the Inala Macarena.

I think the point has been proved, someone said the median house price in QLD was $350k and that is not the case, it is the lower range of the market in QLD.