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To the Victorian oz'ers and anyone else
interested...
I have just been watching Sunrise on Channel 7 -
produced in Melbourne. It had a report on the fact insurance has gone
through the roof in QLD. Because coconuts can fall from the palms and
injure people who then sue the local councils, all the palms are being
ripped out in public places to prevent litigation - effectively changing the
landscape of tropical Qld. One rafting company's insurance has gone from
about $16,000 to $77,000 per year and many tourist type places/small businesses
etc are going out of business due to the insurance (surprise, surprise) Is
it worth contacting Sunrise and expressing the views on the fact that many MIPPs
are 'going out of business' and not practising due to the insurance issue. The
rep from the insurance council said it was a lawyers picnic at present and he
believed Govts and community should rally to decide what can be done about the
huge increase in litigation before it becomes like America. Is there an
angle here to get more publicity for the plight of MWs and the birthchoices for
women??? Their address is sunrise @seven.com.au.
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