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Correspondence between Kim Bax, mum, and Jan Jarrett MP (Labour), Whitsunday - on the issue of seatbelts on school buses

 

This is Jan Jarrett MP.  Click on the picture to email her.

 

 

 

This is Kim Bax, mum.  Click on the picture to email me

 

 

On the 23rd February 2004, Jan Jarrett MP responded to Kim Bax's questions of 22nd January 2004

On the 23rd February 2004, Kim Bax replied to Jan Jarrett MP, pointing out that she'd not actually addressed the questions

Over 4 weeks later - on the 26th March 2004 - Jan Jarrett had still not replied to Kim Bax's email of 23rd February 2004, so Kim Bax sent her a reminder

 

 

On the 23rd February 2004, Jan Jarrett MP responded to Kim Bax's questions of 22nd January 2004:-     (TOP)

Dear Mrs Bax
 
Thank you for your concern and your correspondence regarding the issue of seat belts on school buses. As this is a matter of government policy it is most appropriately dealt with through the responsible Minister
(Hon Paul Lucas).
 
As a member of the Beattie Government I am committed to ensuring the safety of all children including those travelling to school on buses and
I support the process being undertaken which has trialled the use of seat belts on school buses. As you are aware, the taskforce is due to provide recommendations to government by April 2004.
 
Yours sincerely
 
Jan Jarratt MP
Member for Whitsunday                                     (TOP)

 

On the 23rd February 2004, Kim Bax replied to Jan Jarrett MP, pointing out that she'd not actually addressed the questions:-                              (TOP)

Dear Jan,
 
The people of Whitsunday voted for you with an expectation you would represent their interests - which is why I addressed my questions to you.  Of course Paul Lucas has a major responsibility in the area of school bus safety - but as elected represented so do YOU. 
 
Your response neither addresses, acknowledges or answers my questions of 22nd January 2004.  So, here they are again:-
 
 

 

 

 
I'm sure your voters are as keenly interested in a direct answer as I am.  As a practical suggestion, you'll note there are three questions.  Perhaps if you (in your next response), numbered your answers "1, 2 & 3" respectively, it would avoid any confusion.
 
Regards - Kim Bax
 
PS - my web pages will be updated with this correspondence Tuesday 24th February.                  (TOP)   

 

Over 4 weeks later - on the 26th March 2004 - Jan Jarrett had still not replied to Kim Bax's email of 23rd February 2004, so Kim Bax sent her a reminder:-        (TOP)   

From Kim Bax, mum & school bus seatbelt campaigner - Beaudesert Shire
 
Goodmorning Jan,
 
I would draw your attention to my unanswered correspondence of 23rd February 2004 (almost 5 weeks ago).  For your convenience, it can be accessed via this link:-
 
 
You might also be interested in my "media diary":-
 
 
I've also got to update my "media diary" section this morning. I've had an email from the Queensland Nurses Union.  They're adding a link from my site to their's - and using one of the pics I took (of kids crammed into a schoolbus).
 
All the best - Kim
 
PS - as this is such a vital issue, I'll be sending reminder notices to all Queensland members (at 4 weekly intervals), until satisfactory answers are received (defined as something that actually acknowledges/addresses my original questions - not an unreasonable expectation).  I will continue to do this throughout this current 3 year Parliamentary term.  At an opportune moment towards the end of this current term, I'll be contacting the local media of Members who have continued to ignore the issue of child safety (as regards seatbelting them in moving vehicles) - and directing that local media to my meticulously kept web records of correspondence (plus, of course, all the the other graphic information my site contains).
 
PPS -  You may be more interested in expert opinions, rather than my more humble ones.  Here's a link to an article from the Australian Medical Association News (Queensland).  I warn you though, it is rather graphic:-
 
 
PPPS - Here's another link, to a reminder about the important role seatbelts played in averting further tragedy in your own local area:-
 
 
and here's a link to what I wrote to you on that day (reported via your local ABC radio):-
 
http://www.geocities.com/seatbelts2005/media_diary.htm#abctnq                                                          (TOP)   

             

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