Update on the Campaign for Seatbelts on School Buses (or alternatively, the "Campaign on how not to have 50 dead kids in the next school bus crash").

 

From Kim Bax - mum, near Jimboomba, Beaudesert Shire.

 

Goodmorning everyone,

 

I'm sending out this update to all the local newspapers in Queensland - there's a lot of useful info for you.  Some stuff might be OK for a story right away - but even if it's not, be sure to bookmark it.  It's extremely likely it will be a very handy resource for you in the future.

 

I'm always available for interviews.  I can be contacted on (07) 5543 1796 or (07) 5543 2390 or 041 270 8451.

 

On January 22nd 2004 (now over 5 weeks ago), I sent 3 CRUCIAL questions to all members of the State Parliament (the 8 new members got them on the 8th & 12th Feb.)  As of to-day (28th Feb), I've received only 25 responses (out of a potential 89), and out of those 25 replies, only 2 addressed the questions that had ACTUALLY been asked.  Anyway, you can get complete info on how your local member/s is/are performing (or not), at this link:-

 

http://www.oocities.org/seatbelts2004/correspondence.htm

 

I've also added a dramatic new link to my website - it's FULL of dramatic quotes, articles, studies and pictures (almost all of particular relevance to Queensland).  Check it out:-

 

http://www.oocities.org/seatbelts2004/chilling_quotes.htm

 

Also, you'll still find a lot of dramatic info on the front page of my site:-

 

http://www.oocities.org/seatbelts2004/

 

Here's another link to reports on recent Queensland bus crashes:-

 

http://www.oocities.org/seatbelts2004/queensland_bus_accidents.htm

 

And to really underline the hypocrisy of Government, here's a link to a Qld. Police media release (Dec 2003), about seatbelt laws and private vehicles:-

 

http://www.police.qld.gov.au/pr/news/media/2003/december/specials/buckleUp16.shtml

 

Hope the above is of help - don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.

 

All the best - Kim"