Its that time again! The 2009 Toy Run is on Sunday 6th December, 2009.

Motorcycle popularity in Australia continued to grow at a faster rate than any other vehicle type in the twelve months to March 2009, with registrations up by 10.0%, according to figures released by the ABS .

The MRAQ AGM resulted in changes to the committee.

Queensland Transport have released the Queensland Motorcycle Safety Strategy 2009-2012.

The MRAQ has completed and sent in its submission to the latest Travelsafe Committee Inquiry: Smart Growth & Transit Oriented Development to Reduce Car Dependency in Queensland.

The Queensland Premier, Hon. Anna Bligh and the Hon. John Mickel have released information on a new safety package which aims to improve rider safety in Qld. 

The reports from the recent Qld Transport Motorcycle Safety Consultation Paper have been released.

Sydney City Council has produced a motorcycle & scooter strategy to take advantage of the environmental and congestion fighting benefits offered by these vehicles while addressing road maintenance and parking issues within the CBD.

The recent OECD Motorcycle Confrence held in Lillehammer has developed a list of the top 20 countermeasures to imporve the safety of the global population of 313 million powered two wheelers.

The latest edition of 'The Riders Voice' is out and available for your reading pleasure.

The MRAQ has released its full response to the Queensland Transport consultation paper.

Queensland Transport has released a Motorcycle consultation paper and is seeking the communities views on a range of possible initiatives aimed at increasing rider safety.

The MRAQ will again be holding a rally from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th of June at the Dayboro Show Grounds.

The latest edition of 'The Riders Voice' has been released.      

Motorcycling is an important and an increasingly popular form of transport but unfortunately one that carries an increased casualty risk compared to other forms of transport.

Transport Minister Hon Paul Lucas and Queensland Transport have released a motorcycle specific advertising campaign aimed at increasing awareness.

The Parliamentary Travelsafe Committe today tabled its report on the Inquiry into QRIDE.

It is with a heavy heart we inform you that previous MRAQ Vice President and committed motorcycle advocate, Ian Mathers passed away on Saturday 26th May at 11:32pm after a relatively short battle with illness.

The Tasmanian Government has introduced a 'Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme' (LAMS) and a specially designed hand-book for novice riders in a bit to improve their safety.

The Queensland Government's proposed young rider law has passed through Parliament without any evidence to suggest that young rider crashes and fatalities will be reduced. 

The Queensland Government will introduce significant changes for young riders in mid 2007.

Pictures of the 2006 Toy Run are now available online for your viewing pleasure. Just click on this link: www.mraq.fotopic.net/

The MRAQ has received numerous complaints from riders who have been apprehended for illegal rear mudguards which they understood to be completely legal. For more information on the specific regulations regarding rear mud guards, please refer to page 7 of this document: http://snipurl.com/v92j

Our initial investigations indicate that the rear mudguards on some new motorcycles may not comply with this regulation from the factory. The MRAQ will be in contact with the motorcycle industry and manufacturers to clarify this situation as soon as possible.

A big thanks to the people who have been working on this issue.