AIR SAFETY AUSTRALIA
admin@airsafety.com.au
Fax: 08 8276 4666 Phone: 08 8276 4600
PO Box 172 Unley South Australia 5061
RESULTS OF THE NO-FAULT LIABILITY BALLOT
AIR SAFETY AUSTRALIA's members overwhelmingly rejected AOPA's proposal to introduce no-fault liability - that is, make aircraft owners liable for injuries to passengers in their aircraft even if the owner is not at fault. I am very pleased to report that the participation rate was very high - some 70% of our members voted. This is an expression of confidence that a proper democratic vote will achieve something!
Final figures are:
AGAINST no-fault liability:
485 FOR no-fault
liability:
4
ABSTAIN:
4
INFORMAL:
3
TOTAL:
496
Ballot
papers were tallied by e-ballot.com who confirmed
to each voter that his/her vote had been counted,
and how it was counted.
If you voted, but did not receive a
confirmation from e-ballot.com, please advise us
so that we can correct the system before next
time.
The result is quite conclusive. AIR SAFETY AUSTRALIA vigorously opposes the introduction of no-fault liability for aircraft owners - and those who seek to impose such a ridiculous impost will hear your voices loud and clear.
If you know of any other pilots who would benefit from being given the opportunity to have a real say on the real issues that affect our lives as pilots then please ask them to call our office and join up. The greater our number the more powerful our voice.
Don't forget that Jim and Matthew are available in the ASA office to assist members wherever they can. I know that Jim has appreciated recent help from ASA members in research projects so when you hear that unmistakable chainsaw on the other end of the phone, do what you can to help us help all of us.
THE QUESTION WHICH WAS PUT WAS THIS
Send a fax or an e-mail to AIR SAFETY AUSTRALIA no later than 21
st June, stating your name and postcode, and saying "I Vote FOR compulsory no-fault insurance" or "I vote AGAINST compulsory no-fault insurance". You may add any comments you wish, but make sure that your opening sentence states very clearly which way you are voting. Only members of AIR SAFETY AUSTRALIA may vote, and you may vote once only. Your vote is NOT secret, and any comments you make may be put before the Parliament.See www.airsafety.com.au/bal0001.htm for the question in its full context.
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