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Correspondence between Kim Bax, mum, and Peter Wellington MP (Independent), Nicklin - on the issue of seatbelts on school buses

Peter Wellington MP replies to Kim Bax's questions of the 22nd January 2004 on the 3rd February 2004. He says he supports seatbelts on school buses, but answers only very briefly and without any detail, or personal comment:- (TOP)

Peter Wellington MP
Member for Nicklin
[email protected]
Ph 54416933 Fax 54416255 (TOP)

Kim Bax replies to Peter Wellington MP on the 3rd February 2004 - she knows he must be very busy in the run up to the State election, and invites him to answer in a bit more detail a little later:- (TOP)

Dear Peter,

Thankyou for your reply of 3rd February 2004.

I am also very glad to hear that you support the introduction of seatbelts on school buses.

I appreciate that you must be very busy in the run up to the State election. Dorothy Pratt (the Independent member for Nanango), also supports seatbelts on school buses - but has promised to answer my question in more depth after the election. Would this option suit you?

My original correspondence (of 22nd January 2004), contained three specific questions. I'll reproduce them here for your convenience:-

Have you read the full text of Professor Joubert's letter (available at www.geocities.com/seatbelts2004 ) ? Professor Joubert is the author of all the current Australian Design Rules (in relation to interstate coaches), he's been awarded the Order of Australia in relation to his services to engineering and he headed the committees in the wake of the Kempsey/Grafton bus crash horror (1989 - 52 dead, many more horribly injured).

Do you unequivocally support the FULL implementation of the recommendations of the Queensland "Task Force" within the life of the next Parliament (2004/2007)?

In what practical ways do you (or have already), intend to support/advocate for the full implementation of "Task Force" recommendations? (e.g., for instance, speaking in parliament, writing letters, serving on committees etc.)

Could I get a more detailed (and specific), response from you after the election?

Best wishes - Kim (TOP)

4 weeks later, on the 2nd March 2004, Peter Wellington MP has not followed up Kim Bax's email of 3rd February 2004 - so Kim Bax sends him a reminder:- (TOP)

From Kim Bax - mum & school bus seatbelt campaigner, Beaudesert Shire.

Goodmorning Peter,

Four weeks ago to-day (3rd February 2004), I sent you an email. It can also be accessed via this link:-

http://www.geocities.com/seatbelts2004/nicklin.htm

As of today, I have not (as yet), received any response from you. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Regards - Kim Bax

PS - I will update the above link with this correspondence today. (TOP)

8 weeks later, on the 30th March 2004 (& 4 weeks after the last reminder) - Peter Wellington MP has still not followed up Kim Bax's email of 3rd February 2004, so Kim Bax sends him another reminder:- (TOP)

From Kim Bax - Mum & School bus seatbelt campaigner, Beaudesert Shire

Dear Peter,

8 weeks ago on the 3rd February 2004, I sent you some correspondence in relation to seatbelting children on school buses (in response to your email to me of 3rd February 2004). For your convenience, your email to me of 3rd February 2004 can be directly accessed via this link:-

http://www.geocities.com/seatbelts2005/nicklin.htm#peter3feb

My email to you of 3rd February 2004 can be directly accessed via this link:-

http://www.geocities.com/seatbelts2005/nicklin.htm#kim3feb

4 weeks later, on the 2nd March 2004, I had had no reply from you - so I sent a reminder, which can be accessed via this link:-

http://www.geocities.com/seatbelts2005/nicklin.htm#kim2march

Also, my original questions of 22nd January 2004 can be accesed via this link:-

http://www.geocities.com/seatbelts2005/correspondence.htm#email22january2004

To underline the seriousness of the problem, here's a link to an article in the Australian Medical Association News (Queensland), concerning a hypothetical school bus accident. It is written by those we pay - and expect - to know about road trauma, doctors. I warn you though, it is a very graphic piece:-

http://www.geocities.com/seatbelts2005/chilling_quotes.htm#ama

I very much appreciate that you support seatbelts on school buses, but perhaps you could answer my questions of 22nd January in a little more detail, as I requested in my email of 3rd February 2004? I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

All the best - Kim

PS - Your "page" has been updated with this correspondence:-

http://www.geocities.com/seatbelts2005/nicklin.htm

PPS - Here is another link that may interest you. On this page you will find a comprehensive description of past, ongoing and upcoming publicity re. this campaign:-

http://www.geocities.com/seatbelts2005/chilling_quotes.htm#ama

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