The ALDODA group is still up to its old tricks and it is evident that they will go to great lengths to shamelessly hi-jack any event for their own agenda without any regard for what is in the best interest of the industry.
It is painfully obvious that they are only interested in their own importance; the blatant and callous disregard for the process that I have been pursuing will see this industry lose an opportunity to head off reforms that would have given some hope to everyone.

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Mick Pattel QLD Mob 0429-413161 Ph 0747413161
kevp...@bigpond.net.au

Leo Fardell NSW Ph 0268844433 Mob 0429844433

Darryl Brown VIC Ph 0354353589 Mob 0408322868 darr...@bigpond.com

Russell Borchard VIC Ph 0350243247 Mob 0419007815 russ...@bigpond.com

Media Adviser QLD Clare Mildren Mob 0427787567
0741651405

Research Shows Acousto-Magnetic EAS Technology Provides More Alarm Detection Than Radio Frequency EAS Technology

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Research has shown Sensormatic acousto-magnetic (AM) technology from ADT offers retailers exceptional anti-theft alarm detection rates compared to radio frequency (RF) technology.

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Hi all
We are rapidly approaching the shutdown and still the support is growing I have engaged the services of a media adviser Clare Mildren, Clare will push our message to the general public, the last few days should see greater exposure for the shutdown

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Hi Everyone,

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Hi all,
On Saturday 19th July I will be travelling to Brisbane to meet with the State Transport Minister John Mickel, at 10.30am to discuss the shutdown and the changes the Government needs to address to avert this action.
I will then be meeting at 1pm with TWU Secretary Hughie Williams to find a way to work together for the good of the industry.
I will report on the outcome on my return

REPORT FROM DARRYL BROWN VIC Delegate

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New TCA 1 of Copper Bonding Wire Developed and Launched

TOKYO, July 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Tanaka Denshi Kogyo K.K. (Tokyo), the top manufacturer of bonding wires, will substantially expand the production of copper bonding wires with excellent electrical conductivity and mechanical properties at bonding, all at a much lower price, to meet increasing demand as a substitute for gold bonding wire, prices of which have been rising with the prices of gold bullion. It will also more vigorously promote sales for Taiwan and Singapore.

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Mick Pattel QLD Mob 0429-413161 Ph 0747413161
kevp...@bigpond.net.au

Leo Fardell NSW Ph 0268844433 Mob 0429844433

Darryl Brown VIC Ph 0354353589 Mob 0408322868 darr...@bigpond.com

Russell Borchard VIC Ph 0350243247 Mob 0419007815 russ...@bigpond.com

Hi all,
The meeting in Wyong also endorsed and added to the list of demands, number 20 is in keeping with the house keeping rules, and does not require the Government to lose ground, simply to maintain the Status Quo, which is in keeping with the intent of the demands.
A motion to support the concept of an industry shutdown was again unanimously passed.
The issue of whether or not Toll and Linfox are on board is a constant inquiry, the simple answer is no, however there is good reason to believe that many of their drivers are shutting down by taking holidays or resigning.

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Hello everyone,

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Hi Everyone,
The meeting in Dubbo was well attended and very constructive.
The motion to support the shutdown was carried unanimously.
The motion to endorse the list of demands was carried with five against, they felt the list was too long.

It was explained that the list addressed the new transport reforms and the rest was 'housekeeping' which did not place unrealistic expectations on the Government.
Leo Fardell was elected as the delegate for NSW and will be part of the shutdown process when we meet with Government to put our case.

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On the 28/07/2008 all modes of road transport will cease to offer any freight services until the Government meets the demands from the forums held around the country.
This shutdown is designed to have 'Minimum impact on the community with Maximum effect on Government'.

National Transport Industry Shutdown

28 July 2008 - Australia wide...

• List of Demands from the Road Transport Forum 2008
• Forum at Bendigo, VIC on 6 July, 2008
• Forum at Wyong, NSW on 13 July, 2008
• Links to further information

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Not Negotiable

1. Disbanding of the National Transport Commission immediately.
2. No electronic recording systems, or work dairies.
3. No changes in the present log book format.
4. No demerit points on log books, or driving hours regulations.
5. Recoupment of demerit points for professional drivers who earn their living from their licence to be reduced to 12 months not the existing 36 months.
   

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National Road Transport Forum 2008 - Bendigo, VIC

A meeting will be held in Bendigo at the RSL from 10am until 3pm Sunday 6th of July 2008.

73-75 Havilah Road
Near Bendigo show grounds.

To discuss an organized transport industry SHUTDOWN set to start on Monday the 28th of July 2008

Set by the Toowoomba meeting.

This shutdown is to pressure the Government to reverse the new National Transport Reforms passed by the Federal Parliament recently and to meet the list of demands from the industry meetings around Australia.

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National Road Transport Forum 2008

A meeting will be held at the Mingarra Recreational Club Wyong Rd Tumbi Wyong at 10am until 3pm Sunday 13th July 2008.

To discuss and plan an organized transport industry SHUTDOWN

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Subject: Queensland / National Road Transport Forum

To whom it may concern

The links below will give you the information you need to know about the new driving laws and registration increases about to be introduced; I believe that transport operators and the rural sector will feel the impact of these new regulations very quickly as we will need to change the way we do business at the moment.

Add to this the new registration charges and fuel excise increases and being ‘On the land’ will become too expensive for many small to medium Graziers and Farmers.

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HONG KONG, June 27/Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --

Bank lending to ease further in Singapore

Data on bank lending in Singapore is due out on Monday 30th. This should confirm that the pace of lending growth has continued to slacken as a result of greater uncertainty regarding the broader economic outlook.

Rising inflationary pressures are forcing the authorities to adopt a stronger Singapore dollar (its main monetary policy tool) at a time when the global climate is weakening.

July ECB move will not deal knock out blow to house prices

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Convicted sex predator hris Niehus http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23728960-5006301,00.html has joined our forum to try and 'defend' his crimes.

This is the only forum in the world that Chris has joined/is posting on, so if you want to see what he has to say - check it out at: http://www.forumsa.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2069&t=9102&start=0