[Earl Lank]

Errr...what's wrong with this picture?? - (cont/-) 

Noticed this Tweet, courtesy of the Duck-UP Fairies (AusGov Infrastructure
@AusGovInfra)

I'm going to apply for a grant to implement a great idea I have to improve road safety.   My idea - and please keep this confidential - is called "seat belts".   The concept is that these "seat belts" will constrain and reduce the scope for injuries to people in cars if the cars are involved in sudden impacts.

Studies have shown that the ubiquitous neck lanyards worn by public officials are ineffective to reduce injuries in car accidents, but are very effective in blinding the wearer to the 'big picture'.

Earl Lank, your suggestion for vehicle passenger restraints sounds like an idea worth a serious investigation. Having many ramifications we will need have a Government Green paper followed eventually by a White paper after establishing a Commission to consult with stakeholders and a subsequent public inquiry. Slated timeline will be two years to the fruition of a government policy position on the concept, to be followed by an action plan.

Going back to the Qatar issue, Minister King does seem to have some difficulty explaining her decision to disallow more Qatar flights. Because ‘Yes’ has been all too prominent these days so she thought give ‘No’ a run?

As for Qantas, it has shamelessly turned to direct partisan politics in order beat the competition. Personally I will fly any other airline or drive.

Earl & Sandy apply HERE:

This grant opportunity has five focus areas. Please note the opening dates for each area below:

• Community Education and Awareness
  
• Vulnerable Road Users
  
• First Nations Road Safety
  
• Technology and Innovation
  
• Research and Data
  

Plus via FaceBook/LinkedIn: 

AusGov Infrastructure (Ref: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infrast...edView=all )

⏳ Applications for the current round of the National Road Safety Action Grants Program close this Friday 25 August.

If you have a project or activity planned within the next three years that will improve community education and/or the safety of vulnerable road users, we encourage you to apply for this funding.
Check your eligibility & apply: 

#RoadSafety
#VisionZero
#DriveSafe

Hmm...at least the Duck-up Fairies are consistent across all social media platforms!! -  

MTF...P2  

I'm guessing that the advertising gurus will claim they deliberately chose an image showing an obvious safety risk so as to draw attention to the scheme.