April / May 2015 - NSW Taxi Council

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BY NSW TAXI COUNCIL CEO, ROY WAKELIN-KING
Welcome to this edition of METER
magazine.
As I write this report, the people of NSW
are preparing to go to the polls to exercise
their democratic right to choose the
government of this great State for the next
four years. This is an important part of our
society and we should all quietly rejoice in
the fact that we have the ability to choose
who will preside over us in Government.
Throughout the election campaign we have been very active in
highlighting to candidates the issues that we would like a future
government to address to help build a strong and viable future
for our industry. We have been engaging constructively in a nonpartisan way to ensure that we present a credible voice for our
industry and that our issues should be taken seriously.
The decisions that future governments may make in relation to
our industry will be critical in shaping our future and therefore we
need to be fully engaged to maximise this opportunity.
We have included a copy of our election policy objectives in this
edition (please see page 7) so you can see first-hand the issues
that we are fighting for and not surprisingly, the number one issue
is ridesharing.
Nowhere is the impact of government decisions regarding the
taxi industry felt more keenly than at the driver level. Taxi licence
numbers, fare determinations and decisions on ridesharing
impact drivers first and foremost and if a government makes a
‘bad call’ drivers are the first to be negatively impacted. This is
As you will be aware, the NSW Liberal/
National Party Coalition has been
returned to office as a result of the
NSW State Election held on March
28, albeit with a reduced majority. At
the time of writing this Stop Press the
current standing of the parties in the
Legislative Assembly (Lower House) is
as follows:
■■ Coalition – 53 seats
■■ ALP – 34 Seats
■■ Greens – 4 seats
■■ Independents – 2 seats
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why we are fighting hard for a fair go for our industry and we hope
that the next government has its ‘listening ears’ on in this regard.
Whilst ridesharing remains the biggest issue affecting our
industry, in this edition we pose the question, ‘is the tide turning
for Uber’.
Uber has had what can only be described as a horror month
recently with some major setbacks occurring in recent weeks.
These include its offices being raided in Paris, being banned in
Germany, charges being laid against executives in South Korea
(including its CEO Travis Kalanick), its much vaunted partnership
with the UN on women’s employment being torn up and further
setbacks in its defence of the class action being taken against it
by drivers in the US.
These developments are not surprising, particularly when Uber’s
record of non-compliance with the law is considered. You can only
defy the law for so long before society bites back. Irrespective of
your views on Uber, the upholding of the law in every jurisdiction is
a critical aspect of society and no matter how new your business
model may be, you’ve got to play by the rules or run the risk of
alienation.
These sort of setbacks will continue for Uber. Time and history is
not on their side.
Whether these incidents herald the changing of the tide is yet
to be seen but if they continue to occur investors in Uber will
start asking some hard questions as their projected returns and
collective reputations are all on the line.
I hope you enjoy this edition of METER. As always, your feedback
is most welcome.
The final make-up of the Legislative
Council (Upper House) has not been
finalised however it is clear that
no one political party will have a
clear majority in its own right in this
chamber.
The NSW Taxi Council looks forward
to working with the Government and
all political parties over the next
four years to help build and strong
and viable future for the NSW Taxi
Industry.
A strong and
viable future
NSW Election 2015 and beyond
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A STRONG AND
VIABLE FUTURE
FOR NSW TAXIS
“A strong and viable future” was
the theme for the NSW Taxi Industry
Association (TIA) Special General
Meeting held a Wolli Creek on Monday
9 March, with the industry reinforcing
its commitment to being part of the
public transport system for the people
of NSW.
The meeting was an opportunity to
understand key issues affecting the
industry and discuss the importance of
providing good customer service and
competing on a level playing field.
The industry members demonstrated
their committed to engaging with
parties of all political persuasions in the
lead up to the State election to build
awareness about maintaining a wellregulated and managed taxi industry in
NSW.
The NSW TIA also released its 2015
State Election Policy objectives calling
on all political parties to consider
important issues that are impacting on
the NSW Taxi Industry.
Key objectives include:
■■ Dealing with illegal
ridesharing
NSW Taxi Council members at the Special General
Meeting, Monday 9 March, 2015.
■■ Addressing the critical issue of the
viability of country taxis
■■ R
educing congestion to improve taxi
CEO of the NSW Taxi Council Roy
Wakelin-King said that there was
a lot of passion and commitment
amongst members in relation to the
current issues facing the NSW Taxi
Industry.
“Members are keen to help grow the
industry and make sure that it has a
strong and viable future,” he said.
The meeting was also an opportunity
to launch new promotional videos
on the NSW Taxi Industry, some
of which are now available on the
NSW Taxi Council Youtube account:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/
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“These videos outline the many services
that the taxi industry provides and the
importance of the industry to the NSW
economy.”
The NSW Taxi Council is advocating for a regulated industry
in the public interest. We have produced several short
films, each approximately two minutes long, highlighting the
benefits of the taxi industry to the people of NSW and the
importance of a regulated, universal service.
Check out our Youtube page to view advocacy films on: Why
Regulated Taxis Are In The Public Interest, Focus On Taxi
Drivers, Industry Investors as well as a Commitment To A
Universal Service and Transport Users With Special Needs.
Go to Youtube, search for “NSW Taxi Council” and view and share as many times as you like:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpDCjfF5tJ7GDCNWGD1HeAQ
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR MORE FILMS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL IN COMING WEEKS.
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NSW STATE ELECTION 2015 - KEY POLICY OBJECTIVES
THE NEW SOUTH WALES TAXI INDUSTRY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE STATE’S PUBLIC
TRANSPORT NETWORK, PROVIDING A UNIVERSAL, GOVERNMENT REGULATED, DOOR-TO-DOOR
SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.
The taxi industry is unique in the State’s public transport sector
in that it operates within a sustainable, self-funded structure
requiring no subsidies from Government.
In NSW approximately 170 million passenger journeys are
completed via taxis each year. Taxis complement other forms of
public transport, operate on a capped pricing structure in the
public interest and provide essential services to some of the most
vulnerable members of society. This includes people for whom
other forms of public transport are unsuitable due to disability or
other special needs.
There are over 30,000 people that are directly involved in
providing services as part of the NSW Taxi Industry. This includes
24,000 authorised drivers, 5,000 accredited operators, 4,000
licencees and 100 authorised taxi networks and their staff, as
well as hundreds of other downstream organisations relying on a
sustainable and commercially viable industry.
THE FOLLOWING ARE INDUSTRY SPECIFIC POLICY OBJECTIVES OF THE NSW TAXI INDUSTRY
POLICY OBJECTIVE
POLICY EXPLAINED
Unauthorised ridesharing is to
remain illegal
The use of unauthorised private motor vehicles by unauthorised drivers represents a clear risk to
the public and therefore should not be legalised
A commitment to a level
regulatory playing field for all
NSW taxis
The NSW Taxi Industry is being disadvantaged as a consequence of unfair and illegal taxi services.
This includes ridesharing, illegal hire car operations and other forms of unregulated transport.
There needs to be a clear set of rules that govern the NSW Taxi Industry and these rules need to be
applied consistently to all industry participants
Building Country Taxi viability as
a matter of urgency
Country taxis form a vital part of the economy and social fabric of rural and regional NSW. Country
taxis are under significant viability pressure arising from declining economic and social conditions
in rural and regional NSW as well the operations of illegal hire cars and other forms of transport.
There is an urgent need to address this issue as some rural and regional towns are facing the loss
of their taxi service altogether
More compliance resources are
required
The maintenance and enforcement of standards requires appropriate resources to ensure
compliance with relevant regulations. There has been a reduction in resources focussed on taxi
services and this must be addressed to ensure standards for the travelling public are maintained
Ensuring that the rights of
existing taxi licence owners are
upheld
Taxi licence owners have invested in taxi plates as a consequence of successive Government
policy for decades. This gives taxi licence owners a right to expect that their investment and
livelihoods are upheld and that they are properly compensated for any negative impacts arising
from a change in government policy
Taxi fares are determined using
a transparent industry cost
model
Taxi fares reflect the cost of providing taxi services and the need to maintain a strong and viable
industry. The best approach to setting fares is through an industry cost index model. IPART has
abandoned this approach which has led to viability concerns across the industry. There is a need
to return to a proper cost based approach for the setting of taxi fares accordingly
Taxi licences in Sydney are
determined based on a real
demand growth model
The NSW Taxi Council supports the growth in taxi licences to meet genuine increases in demand.
The best method for determining the number of licences is through a growth based model that
considers relevant inputs such as population growth, tourism activity, business growth, etc
A proper co-regulatory model is
adopted for the regulation of the
NSW Taxi Industry
The success of ensuring a well regulated and managed industry is contingent upon an effective
and appropriate co-regulatory relationship between the industry and the regulator. The NSW
Taxi Industry and the regulator (RMS) must work in an effective partnership to ensure that proper
standards are set and the heavy burden of compliance is shared in an appropriate manner
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UBER BANNED IN
GERMANY AS POLICE
SWOOP IN OTHER
COUNTRIES
UBER BANNED IN GERMANY AS POLICE
SWOOP IN OTHER COUNTRIES
BBC News, 19 March 2015
Uber's "low-cost" UberPop [Uber X] service has been banned in
News,
19 March
2015
Germany after aBBC
court
decided
it contravened
transport laws.
UBER’S “LOW-COST” UBERPOP
[UBER X] SERVICE HAS
BEEN BANNED IN GERMANY
AFTER A COURT DECIDED IT
CONTRAVENED TRANSPORT
LAWS.
Judges imposed fines of €250,000
(£181,000) for each violation of the order.
It followed the news that the company’s
Paris offices were raided by police
investigating the same service.
And, in South Korea, nearly 30 people
linked to the company were charged with
running an illegal taxi firm.
Earlier reports suggested Uber chief
executive Travis Kalanick had been among
those charged by the Seoul authorities.
However, Uber denied this on Thursday.
Uber said it regretted the Frankfurt District
Court’s decision, saying it represented a
“fundamental infringement of our ability
under European law to establish and
provide a service”.
While UberPop, which unites passengers
with drivers who don’t have professional
licences, is banned, the company insisted
it would continue to run its services using
licensed limousine and taxi drivers in
Germany.
The firm has faced legal difficulties in many
countries across the world
A spokesman said it would also appeal
against the court’s decision and, in the
meantime, would introduce an “alternative
ridesharing service that we are developing
specifically to fit the court’s interpretation of
existing regulations in Germany”.
The spokesman added that Uber would
continue discussions with German
regulators in the hope of finding a
compromise.
The case, brought by German taxi operator
group Taxi Deutschland, is one of more than
And he said Uber's business model violated both national and European
Union laws because it did not fully insure drivers or passengers in the event of
accidents.
Lawyers representing Uber denied it was subject to rules governing taxi
operators, claiming the company merely acts as an exchange connecting
drivers with clients.
In response, Uwe Eilers, one judge on the three-judge panel that delivered its
decision on Wednesday, said: "In that case, you should include in your
business description that Uber offers rides for free."
Taxi drivers in Brussels protested against Uber in March 2015
Taxi drivers in Brussels protested against Uber
in March
And
he said2015
Uber’s business model violated
both national and European Union laws
because it did not
insure
drivers or of the
Judges imposed fines of €250,000 (£181,000)
forfully
each
violation
passengers in the event of accidents.
ord
Lawyers
representing
Uber
denied
it was by polic
It followed the news that the company's
Paris
offices
were
raided
subject
to
rules
governing
taxi
operators,
investigating the same service.
claiming the company merely acts as an
exchange connecting drivers with clients.
And,
in South Korea, nearly 30 people linked to the company were charge
Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick was
In response, Uwe Eilers, one judge on the
with
running
an
illegal
taxi firm.
charged
by South
Korean
authorities
in
Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick was charged by South Korean authorities in December last year.
Uber denied he had been charged again this week.
three-judge panel that delivered its decision
on Wednesday, said: “In that case, you
chiefshould
executive
Kalanick
had been
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your business
description
Uber
said
its
South
Korean
staff
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not
broken
any
laws
and
called
the
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authorities.
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Uber offers rides
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raid
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a dozen
lawsuits which have been filed in
Thursday.
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France, 30 police
officers Europe
descended on
company's
Paris headquarters The judges’ decision came after it emerged
countries
across
intherecent
months
looking for information, the company told the BBC.
that Uber’s Paris offices had been raided
against
the
San
Francisco-based
company.
A spokesman said the officers stayed all day and took away mobile phones
by
police investigating
its UberPopsaying
service it
Uber
said
it
regretted
the
Frankfurt
District
Court's decision,
that were intended for the use of Uber drivers.
on
Monday.
Staff
and
other
people
represented
"fundamental infringement of our ability under linked
European la
UNLICENSEDaDRIVERS
to the firm in South Korea were charged
establish
and
provide
a
service".
Dieter Schlenker, chairman of the Taxi
with running an illegal taxi firm as part of a
Deutschland cooperative, hailed the
separate investigation.
decision as a move that would protect
Uber said its South Korean staff had not
professional taxi drivers from competition
broken any laws and called the Paris raid
by unlicensed Uber drivers.
“disproportionate”.
The presiding judge Joachim Nickel said
In France, 30 police officers descended on
Uber violated German laws on commercial
the company’s Paris headquarters looking
passenger transportation because its
for information, the company told the BBC.
drivers did not have the right kinds of
licences.
A spokesman said the officers stayed all
The judges' decision came after it emerged that Uber's Paris offices had been
raided by police investigating its UberPop service on Monday. Staff and other
people linked to the firm in South Korea were charged with running an illegal
taxi firm as part of a separate investigation.
December last year. Uber denied he had
been charged
againsuggested
this week.
Earlier
reports
Uber
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UBER BANNED IN
GERMANY AS POLICE
SWOOP IN OTHER
COUNTRIES
While UberPop, which unites passengers with drivers who don't have
professional licences, is banned, the company insisted it would continue to run
its services using licensed limousine and taxi drivers in Germany.
BBC News, 19 March 2015
UberPop has been ruled illegal in France,
but the company has appealed against a
€100,000 (£72,000) fine it received last
year, it said.
because drivers were not screened, cars
were uninsured and mobile phone numbers
and credit card numbers could be leaked.
Police also said Uber Korea took 20% of
passengers’ taxi fares as commission and
paid the remainder to drivers.
Uber has called the French raids
“disproportionate” and said its South
Korean staff had broken no laws
According to a report from the South
The firm has faced legal difficulties in
Korean news agency Yonhap, 29 people
many countries
across
the world
A spokesman
said it would also
appeal against
the court's decision and, in the
connected to Uber had been charged.
meantime, would introduce an "alternative ridesharing service that we are
The firm has faced legal difficulties in many countries across the world
developing specifically to fit the court's interpretation of existing regulations in
Germany".
day and took away mobile phones that were
intended for the use of Uber drivers.
The spokesman added that Uber would continue discussions with German
regulators in the hope of finding a compromise.
The case, brought by German taxi operator group Taxi Deutschland, is one of
more than a dozen lawsuits which have been filed in countries across Europe
in recent months against the San Francisco-based company.
‘INTIMIDATION’
The agency reported Mr Kalanick, who
has already been indicted on charges
of establishing and running Uber Korea,
had been charged again on suspicion of
conducting an illegal business, citing local
police sources.
He called the raid “intimidation”, saying:
“Why would they send 30 police officers?
We are 46 [people] here. The only things we
But, on Thursday, Uber said that - barring
The presiding judge Joachim Nickel said Uber violated German laws on
have are computers and telephones.”
commercial passenger transportation because its drivers did not have the right December’s indictment - he had not been
kinds of licences.
charged by South Korean authorities.
Uber said the police investigation was
based on French legislation it has already
Among those also charged were the heads
complained to the European Commission
of six different car rental firms, who were
about, and was confident would be
suspected of connecting passengers with
nearby drivers through the UberTaxi app
scrapped.
without a licence, police told Yonhap.
According to Agence France-Presse (AFP),
dozens of non-professional UberPop users
According to the reports, police said the
have been fined since the start of the year.
Uber app posed a risk for passenger safety
Unlicensed drivers
Dieter Schlenker, chairman of the Taxi Deutschland cooperative, hailed the
decision as a move that would protect professional taxi drivers from
competition by unlicensed Uber drivers.
Uber is facing a fight in Germany, but also
has many supporters
Uber is facing a fight in Germany, but also has many supporters
Among those also charged were the heads of six different car rental firms,
who were suspected of connecting passengers with nearby drivers through
the UberTaxi app without a licence, police told Yonhap.
By providing such services, one car rental
firm made 96 million won (£58,000) in
Police
also months,
said Uber Korea
took 20% of
passengers' taxi fares as
three
officers
claimed.
According to the reports, police said the Uber app posed a risk for passenger
safety because drivers were not screened, cars were uninsured and mobile
phone numbers and credit card numbers could be leaked.
commission and paid the remainder to drivers.
By providing such services, one car rental firm made 96 million won (£58,000)
in three months, officers claimed.
Asked about the reports, an Uber
spokesman said: “Uber has fully cooperated
with the police during the course of their
investigation
and
we will
continue
to do
so
"Uber
does not believe the
employees
in Korea
have engaged
in any
misconduct or illegal behaviour. We believe the prosecutors will come to a
as
the
matter
is
referred
to
the
prosecution
similar conclusion."
for review.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-‐31942997 Asked about the reports, an Uber spokesman said: "Uber has fully cooperated
with the police during the course of their investigation and we will continue to
do so as the matter is referred to the prosecution for review.
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UBER’S HOLLOW
ECONOMIC
RHETORIC
The NSW Taxi Council has questioned
the veracity of Uber’s extravagant claims
regarding economic growth and job
creation.
It’s no coincidence that Uber’s claims
of job creation come at a time when its
ridesharing service remains illegal and
Uber X drivers are facing prosecution in
NSW and Victoria.
It’s one thing for Uber’s senior staff to say
that they respect the law and want to be
regulated, but this claim rings hollow in
conjunction with their ongoing policy of
ignoring the law because it doesn’t suit
their business model.
Paying the fines of drivers is just one
example of how Uber is putting the
community at risk by actively encouraging
drivers to break legitimate rules regarding
public safety.
CEO of the NSW Taxi Council Roy WakelinKing said that if Uber really believes it
wants to be regulated, it should meet the
set safety requirements set by the NSW
Government and compete with regulated
services on a level playing field.
“Reputable organisations do not put their
own profits above public safety or openly
encourage people to break the law,” he
said.
Mr Wakelin-King also questioned Uber’s
commitment to proper job creation.
“Uber boasts it can create a lot of jobs,
but what they don’t tell you is that these
jobs are at the mercy of ruthless company
policy including unilateral pay cuts of up to
30% and automatic dismissal without any
procedural fairness.
“In America, Uber has recently reduced
fares while maintaining their own profit
margins, meaning an effective pay cut
for drivers of up to 30% without any
consultation with them,” Mr Wakelin-King
said.
Uber Driver: This is what it feels like to be
at Uber’s mercy
“Furthermore, drivers are not covered by
workers compensation, have no full time
insurance, no leave entitlements, and are
summarily dismissed with no recourse
for not maintaining unrealistic customer
satisfaction standards via their ratings
system.”
“This is the window on Uber’s working
future; no rights and reduced pay,” Mr
Wakelin-King said.
In contrast, the NSW Taxi Industry has
some of the strictest conditions for
taxi drivers in the world including leave
entitlements and proper procedural
fairness.
In addition, instead of cutting earnings,
the NSW Taxi Council fights for the rights
of taxi drivers and operators to be able to
earn a reasonable living.
“The NSW Taxi Industry has also been
independently assessed by international
accounting firm Deloitte Access
Economics as contributing over $1 billion
each year to the economy, including
compliance with all GST and other critical
statutory charges,” Mr Wakelin-King said.
“Furthermore, we provide over 17,000
genuine full time jobs for not only drivers
but also for industry suppliers such as
taxi training schools, vehicle providers,
authorised taxi vehicle inspection stations
and wheelchair taxi manufacturing
companies.
“These are genuine figures, real full time
jobs and Uber’s hollow statements to
try and curry favour with Governments
is just an attempt to mask the reality of
how it would see Australians working for
them in the future: no cover, no rights and
on the Uber treadmill to increase their
profiteering.”
IPART REPORT A
STEP IN THE RIGHT
DIRECTION
The NSW Taxi Council today welcomed
the recommendations of the IPART draft
report that freezes the release of taxi
licences.
CEO of the NSW Taxi Council Roy WakelinKing said, “Whilst we will be making a
detailed submission, this is a step in the
right direction, particularly as there is
currently an oversupply of taxis in Sydney
and also because of the competitive
issues that are emerging.”
Mr Wakelin-King further said the NSW
Taxi Council would review the other
recommendations and provide a
submission including on the issue of taxi
fares.
“We understand the need to be
competitive from a pricing point of view,
but as we are privately funded and do
not receive any subsidies from the State,
we need to cover our costs and make a
reasonable return.”
Mr Wakelin-King said the NSW Taxi
Council noted the views of IPART
regarding ridesharing, however people
should be aware that this is an illegal
form of transport and therefore does not
constitute fair competition.
“Any review that is to be done on this
should be carried out by Government,” Mr
Wakelin-King said.
GM CABS A
WELCOME
ADDITION TO THE
TAXI COUNCIL
RANKS
The NSW Taxi Council today announced
that the authorised Sydney taxi network,
GM Cabs, has joined the NSW Taxi Council
as its latest member. This means that all
authorised taxi networks in Sydney, have
now decided to join the NSW Taxi Council
in a clear commitment towards ensuring
that NSW has the best possible taxi
services for the people of this State.
Being a member of the NSW Taxi Council
will ensure that GM Cabs gets the best
possible representation as a unified
industry partner and it will allow the
network to join the many cross-industry
forums that work towards improved
customer service and the long term
viability and sustainability of the NSW Taxi
Industry.
Chairman of the NSW Taxi Council John
Bowe acknowledged the commitment
shown by GM Cabs General Manager
George Mikhael to seek membership and
extended a warm welcome on behalf of
the NSW Taxi Council Board to the new
Network.
“We appreciate the commitment of GM
Cabs management to be part of a strong
industry and we look forward to their
support and active input as professional
industry members,” Mr Bowe said.
“We believe the addition of another major
network to the NSW Taxi Council is a vote
of confidence in the NSW Taxi Council
and it also demonstrates the strength of
a well regulated and managed industry.
This is an important demonstration of
unity, particularly at a time when there is
a concerted attempt by some overseas
corporations to undermine the benefits
and value that the NSW Taxi Industry
brings to the State of NSW”.
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IN THE
CLASSROOM
WHAT IS A
UNIQUE STUDENT
IDENTIFIER?
From 1 January 2015 if you are undertaking
nationally recognised training delivered by
a registered training organisation, you will
need to have a Unique Student Identifier
(USI).
A USI is an account which will allow students
online access to their training records and
results (transcript) through their online USI
account. It is therefore a requirement that
all students must have a USI for the Taxi
Operator and Wheelchair Accessible Taxi
Driver courses.
One of the main benefits of the USI is that
you will have easy access to your training
records and results throughout your life.
The NSW Taxi Council can assist you through
the process. Remember to bring with you the
correct forms of identification (see break out
box). This is in addition to the ID required
to enrol in the courses (Drivers Licence and
Driver Authority for WATS, Drivers Licence
and either Driver Authority or Passport for
Taxi Operator course).
Once you create your USI you will need to
give your USI to each training organisation
you study with so your training outcomes
can be linked and you will be able to: view
and update your details in your USI account;
give your training organisation permission to
view and/or update your USI account; give
your training organisation view access to your
transcript; control access to your transcript;
and view online and download your training
records and results in the form of a transcript
which will help you with job applications and
enrolment in further training.
For more information or to create your USI
visit www.usi.gov.au.
Have at least one and preferably two forms
of ID ready from the list below:
•Driver’s Licence
•Medicare Card
•Australian Passport
•Visa (with Non-Australian Passport)
for international students
•Birth Certificate (Australian)
•Certificate Of Registration By Descent
•Citizenship Certificate
•Immi Card
IMPORTANT: To make sure we keep all of
your training records together, the USI will
be linked to your name as it appears on the
form of ID you used to create the USI. The
personal details entered when you create a
USI must match exactly with those on your
form of ID.
Any dog can
chase a car.
Ours can
catch a cab.
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ADULT MULTICULTURAL
EDUCATION SERVICES
(AMES) ENGLISH TESTS
CANCELLATION POLICY UPDATE
AMES conducts English Tests for those wishing to become a taxi driver.
To be a taxi driver in NSW, applicants must pass an English assessment to make
sure their level of English reaches the National Minimum English Standard. This
level has been set by the government to ensure that taxi drivers have sufficient
English to be able to carry out their service effectively and to communicate
comfortably, in English, with the general public.
CANCELLATIONS
Candidates must contact NSW AMES in advance to cancel their assessment
appointment. The following refund policy applies:
1)Where notice of cancellation is received at least three (3) full working
days before the appointment, a $55 (GST inclusive) administrative charge
will be deducted from the fee.
2)Where notice of cancellation is received less than three (3) full working
days before the appointment, no refund will be given.
The Director may approve a variation in exceptional circumstances.
For more information, visit:
www.ames.edu.au/language-testing/taxi-driver-tests
Improve your English with the AMES World Wide English App. Download the
app for free from itunes or the Android store and get 6 lessons for free. Then
choose from over 50 lessons at just $0.99 each to continue your learning.
TAXI SCHOOLS
THE TAXI COLLEGE
Addresses Level 6, 136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills
55 High Street, Parramatta
Phone
9280 4778 (Surry Hills) / 9687 8444 (Parramatta)
Web www.taxicollege.com.au
TAXI TRAINING AUSTRALIA
Address 9 -13 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria
Phone
9020 2726
Web www.taxitrainingaustralia.com.au
THE SYDNEY TAXI SCHOOL
Address
Phone
Web Suite 2, Level 1,
200 The Boulevarde, Punchbowl NSW 2196
8866 0265
www.thesydneytaxischool.com
SYDNEY TAXI TRAINING CENTRE PTY LTD
Address
Phone
Web 37 Queen Street, Auburn
Level 1, 72 Haldon Street, Lakemba
P: 9749 7300
www.taxitraining.com.au
LOOKING FOR TAXI
TRAINERS AND
ASSESSORS
Do you hold a current qualification
in training and assessment
and have experience in the taxi
industry?
For casual training and
assessment opportunities for
industry-based courses, please
send your resume to:
christina@nswtaxi.org.au
including details of your
qualifications and experience in
the industry.
COURSE CALENDAR
COURSE
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
WATS Courses
29/30
27/28
24/25
Operator
Courses
(Parramatta)
20/21/28
18/19/26
15/16/23
Operator
Courses
(Arncliffe)
13/14/28
4/5/12
1/2/9
WATS AND OPERATOR COURSES
To find out how to enrol, call the NSW Taxi Council on
9332 1266 or email info@nswtaxi.org.au
Course dates may change and places are subject to availability.
CASHLESS OFFICE
Remember the NSW Taxi Council no longer accepts cash for
enrolment in training and accreditation programs – you can use
VISA, Mastercard and Debit EFTPOS.
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16
INDUSTRY
ADVOCACY AT
THE DOMESTIC
AIRPORT HOLDING
BAY
Representatives of the NSW Taxi Council
have attended the Domestic Airport
Taxi Holding Bay in recent months with
information for taxi drivers to send to
their local State members regarding
Uber X and the potential risks to the
NSW Taxi Industry and general public
arising from this illegal service. Upon
reading the draft letters, dozens
of taxi and hire car drivers willingly
signed them, which were addressed
to their respective MP’s. They also
thanked us (as we did them) for this
effort in bringing this critical issue to
the attention of the members of State
Parliament. The overwhelming message
from drivers was that they wanted to see
more of this kind of action to ensure that
Uber X and ridesharing in general was
properly dealt with and their livelihoods
protected.
NEWS
IMPROVEMENTS
TO TAXI FACILITIES
AT SYDNEY
AIRPORT T1
INTERNATIONAL
Sydney Airport is implementing
improvements for taxi operators and
drivers as part of the upgrades to the
road network and car parks in the T1
International precinct.
T1 PRE-BOOKED TAXI HOLDING AREA
The airport has reconfigured and
moved the pre-booked taxi holding
area outside T1 to provide a four-fold
increase in spaces from six to 24.
The new location is across the road
from the existing pre-booked area,
and is adjacent to the main T1 taxi
holding bay. There is easy access for
passengers from the Arrivals forecourt
via a pedestrian crossing, and clear
signage to help passengers locate the
new area will be installed.
The new area is scheduled for opening
just before Easter.
T1 HOLDING BAY EXPANSION
Expansion of the T1 holding bay was
completed before Christmas and has
helped meet increased demand during
peak periods at the International
terminal.
AS PART OF SYDNEY
AIRPORT’S CONTINUING
COMMITMENT TO
MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING
THE FACILITIES FOR TAXI
DRIVERS, THE AIRPORT
HAS PLANS ON UPGRADING
THE BATHROOM AND NONDENOMINATIONAL PRAYER
ROOM FACILITIES AT THE T1
INTERNATIONAL PRECINCT.
The upgrades, which are scheduled for
completion by June 2015, are being
carried out following consultation with
taxi community representatives.
Improved facilities include:
•Installation of three convenientlylocated footbaths to cater to those
taxi drivers wishing to make use of
ablution facilities prior to using the
prayer room
•Work will be carried out in order to
provide comfortable access to the
footbaths in bad weather
•Privacy panels are being installed
in the bathrooms for the increased
comfort of drivers
•Following the successful installation
of a shoe rack at the entrance to the
Domestic prayer room, a similar rack
will be installed at T1
Capacity was increased by
approximately 40 spaces, while the
expanded bay features an improved
driver breakout area with new shade
awning and seats.
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SYDNEY
SYDNEY
INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL
FLIGHT
ARRIVALS
FLIGHT ARRIVALS
KNOW YOUR DOMESTIC
KNOW YOUR DOMESTIC
AIRPORT TERMINALS
AIRPORT TERMINALS
TERMINAL 2
JET
STAR
TERMINAL
2
VIRGIN
Jet Star
TIGER
Virgin
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Tiger
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AIR LINK
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Air Link
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QF400-QF1599
TERMINAL 3
QANTASLINK (QF1600
QF400-QF1599
AND ABOVE)
QantasLink (QF1600 and above)
IMPORTANT
NOTE:
QANTASLINK HAS
MOVED TO TERMINAL 3
IMPORTANT NOTE:
QANTASLINK HAS
MOVED 18
TO TERMINAL 3
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AR Aerolineas Argentinas AC Air Canada CA Air China MK Air Mauritius NZ Air New Zealand PX Air Niugini FJ Air Pacific AD Air Paradise AP Air Phuket NF Air Vanuatu SB Air Calin HJ Asian Express
OZ Asiana AO Australian Airlines VI Austrian Airlines BA British Airways CX Cathay Pacific CI China Airlines MU China Eastern CZ China Southern EK Emirates EY Etihad Airways BR EVA Air SJ Freedom
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VIVID SYDNEY EXPANDS
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS TO
NEW LOCATIONS IN 2015
with Chris Smith
Manager, Newcastle Taxis
What do you to unwind?
Time out with my family
Favourite music?
Anything really… I don’t
need a genre, as long
as the singer is actually
talented..
Last book you read?
I commute, I work, I’m
a dad with 2 boys under 4, I train for Ironman
Triathlons… so let’s just call the Passenger
Transport Act or the Newspaper a book shall we!
Favourite holiday destination? OR If you could
be anywhere in the world right now, where would
that be?
Disneyland, just to see the look on my boys faces!
What can’t you live without?
Bread, pasta, caffeine… in no particular order.
Who or what inspires you?
My wife; for the great job she is doing with our
boys… & my parents; they are tireless.
A motto that you live by?
Whatever it is you love; give it your all.
You have my respect until you lose it.
Do you have any words of wisdom (given or
received)?
Just be honest, it’s so much simpler in the long
run.
Any tips for taxi drivers to keep themselves
informed about what is going on in the industry?
Don’t rely on rumours and innuendo as I hear the
funniest rumours sometimes! Always approach
the base if you hear something that concerns you,
or speak to the NSW Taxi Council… or visit www.
nswtaxi.org and check out the “News” page.
Vivid Sydney is set to shine even more brightly in
2015 when the world’s largest festival of light, music
and ideas delivers its biggest program yet. For 18
nights, from 22 May – 8 June, Vivid Sydney will again
transform the city and harbour.
The 2015 program includes expansion into new city
precincts Chatswood and Central Park, its biggest
ever music program including Australian exclusives
such as The Hoodoo Gurus at the Powerhouse
Museum and Daniel Johns’ international solo debut at
the Sydney Opera House, and heavy-hitting speakers
at Vivid Ideas.
Vivid Sydney, now in its seventh year, is owned and
managed by Destination NSW.
Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra
Chipchase said: “Vivid Sydney is an incredible public
event that has seen amazing growth, attracting a
record 1.43 million attendees in 2014. It’s the largest
festival of its kind in the world, and with our biggest
program yet, there’s even more to love about Vivid
Sydney this year.
“With such an amazing festival planned, Destination
NSW will continue to work with the travel industry to
encourage visitation to Sydney from across Australia
and the globe for this incredible event. We aim to
build on the results from last year when more than
20,000 international visitors travelled to Sydney on
dedicated Vivid Sydney travel packages,” she said.
In 2014 the Festival injected $41.3 million into the
NSW visitor economy. It was also named Australia’s
Best Tourism Event In 2014 (and Australian Event of
the Year in 2013) and Helpmann Awards Best Special
Event in 2014.
Got to www.vividsydney.com/ for all the festival
details.
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WHY IS ANZAC DAY
SO SIGNIFICANT TO
ALL AUSTRALIANS?
or its interests, especially
remembering those who paid
the supreme sacrifice or
otherwise suffered as a result
of their service.
The First World War touched the lives of
nearly every Australian. For this reason it
is essential to commemorate, remember,
and learn from those who sacrificed their
lives during those four years, 1914 –
1918.
ANZAC Day on April 25 is a national day
of remembrance and commemoration,
marking the anniversary of the first major
military action fought by Australian and
New Zealand forces during the First World
War. This year is particularly important,
as it commemorates the centenary of the
landing on Gallipoli in 1915. On ANZAC
Day, Australians honour those who have
served and died in all wars, conflicts and
peacekeeping operations.
Dawn services, wreath laying, parades
and sunset services form a significant
part of ANZAC Day commemorations and
are held across all of NSW. Sydney’s city
centre hosts the State’s biggest ANZAC
Day services which are free to the public
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ANZAC DAY 2014, SYDNEY CBD
and all are welcome to attend.
Outside of Sydney, the ANZAC Day services
in Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and
Wollongong also host significant events
with a large gathering of ex-servicemen.
For a list of ANZAC Day services around
NSW visit the RSL NSW website: http://
rslnsw.org.au/commemoration/anzac/
SYDNEY CBD
Sydney’s ANZAC Day March gives
participating veterans and the general
public an opportunity to honour those
who served in the defence of Australia
The ANZAC Day Dawn Service
at The Cenotaph in Sydney’s
Martin Place begins at
4.15am. Thousands gather
in the pre-dawn darkness to
pay their respects and lay
wreaths in honour of fallen
soldiers.
The ANZAC Day March begins at 9am on
the corner of Pitt Street and Martin Place.
It journeys through George and Bathurst
Streets before ending at Elizabeth Street
opposite Hyde Park.
At the conclusion of the parade,
at approximately 12.30pm, a
commemoration service is held next to
The Pool of Remembrance at the ANZAC
War Memorial in Hyde Park South.
ANZAC Day is a busy day for the taxi
industry. Visit the “Book A Taxi” page at
www.nswtaxi.org.au for the safest and
most reliable door-to-door public transport
option.
RANKROUNDUP
CITY OF SYDNEY SUMMARY
THE STAR
We can advise that NSW Taxi Council
Commissionaires are no longer required
at The Star, as their management have
restructured the taxi access and the
matter will be managed by their own
security staff from now on. They extended
their appreciation for our assistance and
assured me that they will not hesitate to
contact us again if the new arrangements
are not successful.
ONE PUNCH – LOCK OUT LAWS
The Taxi Council continues to provide
weekly rank statistics for TfNSW which are
indicating that the number of passengers
in the CBD is slowly picking up due to the
improvement in the weather and special
events that are bringing people into the
city.
CHATSWOOD
Willoughby Council has advised changes
to access in Victor Street. Victor Street
is no longer a shared zone with buses.
Signage has been erected that clearly
shows that the area is a no parking
Council authorised buses and taxis
excepted. This change is a result of
complaints received that private and other
buses have been taking up spaces that
should be reserved for public transport
vehicles and services only.
MACQUARIE STREET
The Taxi Council has been advised that
there is now a taxi zone on the eastern
side of the street and that the existing
taxi rank has been expanded to twice the
original length with operating hours now
being 24-hours-a-day.
IMPROVED SERVICES FOR
CUSTOMERS WITH DISABILITY
STATEMENT FROM THE BAIRD NSW GOVERNMENT
16 February 2015
Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for
Disability Services John Ajaka today announced a package of
improvements to be rolled out for customers with disability,
including accessible real-time public transport apps, and a new
electronic payment system for taxis.
Ms Berejiklian said the NSW Government carried out a review of
wheelchair accessible taxis and subsidies last year and found
that most customers were satisfied with their service.
“The review included a number of recommendations for the
government and the taxi industry to make services safer,
easier and more comfortable for customers with disability,” Ms
Berejiklian said.
This is a good outcome from a very long
drawn out process. Discussions are now
being instigated regarding a possible taxi
rank on the Opera House Forecourt.
2015 ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS
The Taxi Council continues to work with
the Department of Premier & Cabinet
to ensure that taxi services are made
available for those wishing to attend the
Anzac Day march. This year crowds are
expected to double that of previous years.
Drivers are encouraged to keep an eye on
the NSW Taxi Council website in the lead
up to Anzac Day for more information,
including road closure maps.
Drivers can also expect to receive
information via their networks about when
and where taxis will be required for this
event.
Mr Ajaka said as well as improvements for taxi customers, new
real-time public transport apps would be available this year for
customers with disability.
“Four app developers have been selected to share in $85,000
of seed funding, mentoring and access to real-time transport
data to help them create new apps that will support customers
with a disability to navigate public transport,” Mr Ajaka said.
“The four winners were selected from a pool of 37 national
and international teams who competed in an event last year to
come up with innovative options to improve the public transport
experience for customers with disability.
“Five apps are available now for train, bus, ferry and light rail
customers to help them plan their journey and track their
service in real time. It’s great news that these popular apps are
being improved and expanded for customers with disability.”
http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/improvedservices-customers-disability
“Based on feedback from customers, we’ve started talking to
businesses to develop a new electronic payment system for
customers using the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme, replacing
the out-dated paper dockets used by customers today.
“This is a win for common sense and customer convenience and
will help the NSW Government reduce the potential for errors
and misuse within the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme.
“Transport for NSW will work closely with taxi customers,
drivers and the taxi industry as the electronic payment project
progresses.
“Disability training for taxi drivers will be improved, more
wheelchair taxis will be encouraged and we will look at ways to
make services more affordable, including investigating whether
the taxi transport subsidy could be increased.”
Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Drivers on call to provide free local transport
to those attending Festival of All Abilities, November 2014, Sydney
Olympic Park.
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Overseas Passenger Terminal
Sea Princess
17-Apr-2015 07:00 (Fri)
17-Apr-2015 16:00 (Fri)
Radiance of the Seas
19-Apr-2015 06:00 (Sun)
19-Apr-2015 18:30 (Sun)
Oosterdam
19-Apr-2015 06:45 (Sun)
19-Apr-2015 16:00 (Sun)
Carnival Legend
20-Apr-2015 07:00 (Mon)
20-Apr-2015 18:30 (Mon)
Carnival Spirit
21-Apr-2015 06:00 (Tue)
21-Apr-2015 18:00 (Tue)
Carnival Spirit
29-Apr-2015 06:00 (Wed)
29-Apr-2015 18:00 (Wed)
Sun Princess
29-Apr-2015 07:00 (Wed)
29-Apr-2015 16:00 (Wed)
Carnival Spirit
08-May-2015 06:00 (Fri)
08-May-2015 18:00 (Fri)
MS Insignia
16-May-2015 06:00 (Sat)
16-May-2015 17:00 (Sat)
Carnival Spirit
19-May-2015 06:00 (Tue)
19-May-2015 18:00 (Tue)
Sea Princess
22-May-2015 07:00 (Fri)
22-May-2015 16:00 (Fri)
James Craig
22-May-2015 12:00 (Fri)
24-May-2015 16:00 (Sun)
Carnival Spirit
27-May-2015 06:00 (Wed)
27-May-2015 17:30 (Wed)
Carnival Spirit
05-Jun-2015 07:00 (Fri)
05-Jun-2015 16:00 (Fri)
Carnival Spirit
08-Jun-2015 06:00 (Mon)
08-Jun-2015 17:30 (Mon)
Sun Princess
10-Jun-2015 07:00 (Wed)
10-Jun-2015 22:00 (Wed)
Pacific Pearl
10-Jun-2015 07:00 (Wed)
10-Jun-2015 16:00 (Wed)
http://www.sydneyports.com.au/port_operations/cruise_schedule
APRIL
2015
3
4
GOOD FRIDAY
Christian
MAHAVIR JAYANTI
Jain
THEREVADIN NEW YEAR
Buddhist
HANUMAN JAYANTI
Hindu
5
4-11
PESACH (PASSOVER)
Jewish
10
EASTER / PALM SUNDAY
Christian
HOLY FRIDAY
Orthodox Christian
12
14
23
29
MAY
2015
2
2
2
2
24
24-25
PASCHA (EASTER)
Orthodox Christian
ST. GEORGE DAY
Christian
LAILAT AL MIRAJ
Islam
ASCENSION OF JESUS
Christian
BAISAKHI
NEW YEAR
Sikh
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FIRST DAY OF RIDVAN
Baha’i
NINTH DAY OF RIDVAN
Baha’i
TWELFTH DAY OF RIDVAN
Baha’i
PENTECOST
Christian
VISAKHA PUJA
Buddhist
SHAVUOT
Jewish
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ASCENSION OF
BAHA’U’LLAH
Baha’i
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PENTECOST / TRINITY
SUNDAY
Christian
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APRIL 2015 EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
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10 11
1112
1213
1314
14 15
15 16
16 17
17 18
1819
19 20
20 21
2122
2223
2324
2425
2526
26 27
27 28
2829
29 30
30
EVENTS
EVENTS &
& LOCATIONS
LOCATIONS
TIMES
TIMES
QANTAS
QANTAS CREDIT
CREDIT UNION
UNION ARENA
ARENA(SYDNEY
(SYDNEYENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENTCENTRE)
CENTRE)
The
The Black
Black Keys
Keys
88 pm
pm
John
John Farnham
Farnham && Olivia
Olivia Newton-John
Newton-John
8pm
8pm
ALLIANZ
ALLIANZ STADIUM
STADIUM
A-League:
A-League: Sydney
Sydney FC
FC vv Adelaide
Adelaide United
United
7.30pm
7.30pm
NRL:
NRL: Roosters
Roosters vv Sharks
Sharks
4pm
4pm
Super
Super Rugby:
Rugby: NSW
NSW Waratahs
Waratahs vv Stormers
Stormers
7.40pm
7.40pm
NRL:
NRL: Roosters
Roosters vv Dragons
Dragons
4pm
4pm
SYDNEY
SYDNEY CRICKET
CRICKET GROUND
GROUND
AFL:
AFL: Sydney
Sydney Swans
Swans vv GWS
GWS Giants
Giants
4.30pm
4.30pm
RACING
RACING CALENDAR
CALENDAR
Royal
Royal Randwick
Randwick
Warwick
Warwick Farm
Farm
Royal
Royal Randwick
Randwick
Warwick
Warwick Farm
Farm
Royal
Royal Randwick
Randwick
Canterbury
Canterbury Park
Park
ALLPHONES
ALLPHONES ARENA
ARENA
Ricky
Ricky Martin
Martin
7.30pm
7.30pm
ANZ
ANZ STADIUM
STADIUM
NRL:
NRL: Bulldogs
Bulldogs vv Rabbitohs
Rabbitohs
7.45pm-9.45pm
7.45pm-9.45pm
AFL:
AFL: Sydney
Sydney Swans
Swans vv Essendon
Essendon
4.30pm
4.30pm –– 7pm
7pm
NRL:
NRL: Eels
Eels vv Wests
Wests Tigers
Tigers
3pm
3pm –– 5pm
5pm
NRL:
NRL: Dragons
Dragons vv Bulldogs
Bulldogs
4pm
4pm –– 6pm
6pm
NRL:
NRL: Rabbitohs
Rabbitohs vv Cowboys
Cowboys
7pm
7pm –– 9pm
9pm
NRL:
NRL: Bulldogs
Bulldogs vv Sea
Sea Eagles
Eagles
7.45pm
7.45pm –– 9.45pm
9.45pm
Super
Super Rugby:
Rugby: NSW
NSW Waratahs
Waratahs vv Rebels
Rebels
7.45pm
7.45pm –– 9.45pm
9.45pm
THE
THE BASEMENT
BASEMENT
Serena
Serena Ryder
Ryder
8pm
8pm
Hank
Hank Marvin
Marvin Gypsy
Gypsy Jazz
Jazz
7.30pm
7.30pm
Pseudo
Pseudo Echo
Echo
7.30pm
7.30pm
Marlene
Marlene Cummins
Cummins –– Koori
Koori Woman
Woman Blues
Blues Tour
Tour
7pm
7pm
The
The Great
Great Gig
Gig In
In The
The Sky
Sky –– AA Pink
Pink Floyd
Floyd Celebration
Celebration
7.30pm
7.30pm
The
The Great
Great Gig
Gig In
In The
The Sky
Sky –– AA Pink
Pink Floyd
Floyd Celebration
Celebration
7.30pm
7.30pm
SYDNEY
SYDNEY OPERA
OPERA HOUSE
HOUSE
The
The Gipsy
Gipsy Kings
Kings
9pm
9pm
The
The Gipsy
Gipsy Kings
Kings
9pm
9pm
Rodrigo
Rodrigo YY Gabriela
Gabriela
9.30pm
9.30pm
Le
Le Grand
Grand Tango
Tango With
With Sydney
Sydney Dance
Dance Company
Company
8pm
8pm
Le
Le Grand
Grand Tango
Tango With
With Sydney
Sydney Dance
Dance Company
Company
8pm
8pm
Anzac
Anzac Day
Day Salute
Salute
6:30pm
6:30pm
Anzac
Anzac Day
Day Salute
Salute
8pm
8pm
Mozart's
Mozart's Flute
Flute
7pm
7pm
BELVOIR
BELVOIR THEATRE
THEATRE
Elektra/Orestes
Elektra/Orestes
VARIOUS
VARIOUS
CAPITOL
CAPITOL THEATRE
THEATRE
Les
Les Miserables
Miserables
VARIOUS
VARIOUS
ENMORE
ENMORE THEATRE
THEATRE
Michael
Michael Franti’s
Franti’s Soulshine
Soulshine Festival
Festival
6.30pm
6.30pm
Paul
Paul Kelly
Kelly
8pm
8pm
Jim
Jim Jeffries
Jeffries
7.15pm
7.15pm (except
(except9.30
9.30Sat,
Sat,18th
18thApril)
April)
Pablo
Pablo Francisco
Francisco
9.15pm
9.15pm
Ross
Ross Noble
Noble
8.30pm
8.30pm
Ross
Ross Noble
Noble
8pm
8pm
LYRIC
LYRIC THEATRE
THEATRE
Rocky
Rocky Horror
Horror Show
Show
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10 11
1112
1213
1314
14 15
15 16
16 17
17 18
1819
19 20
20 21
2122
2223
23 24
24 25
2526
26 27
27 28
2829
29 30
30
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VARIOUS
VARIOUS
MAY 2015 EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
EVENTS & LOCATIONS
TIMES
QANTAS CREDIT UNION ARENA (SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE)
S.H.E & Aaron Yan
7.30pm
alt-J
8pm
Spandau Ballet
8pm
ALLIANZ STADIUM
NRL: Roosters v Wests Tigers
7.30pm
Super Rugby: NSW Waratahs v Sharks
7.40pm
SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND
AFL: Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs
2pm
AFL: Sydney Swans v Carlton
7.50pm
RACING CALENDAR
Warwick Farm
N/A
Rosehill Gardens
N/A
Canterbury Park
N/A
Royal Randwick
N/A
ALLPHONES ARENA (OLYMPIC PARK)
The Script
7.30pm
NETBALL: NSW Swifts v Melbourne Vixens
12.15pm
Backstreet Boys
8pm
Motley Crue
7.30pm
Nickelback
8.pm
ANZ STADIUM (OLYMPIC PARK)
NRL: Rabbitohs v Dragons
7pm – 9pm
NRL: Bulldogs v Roosters
7.45pm – 9.45pm
AFL: Sydney Swans v Geelong
7.30pm – 10pm
NRL: Rabbitohs v Eels
7.45pm – 9.45pm
Super Rugby: NSW Waratahs v Crusaders
7.45pm – 9.45pm
Sate of Origin 1: NSW Blues v QLD Maroons
8pm – 10pm
THE BASEMENT
Christine Anu
7.30pm
Chris Wilson And The Cyril B Bunter Band
7.30pm
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Sydney Comedy Festival Gala
7pm
Mass By Leonard Bernstein
7pm
Pure Magic: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker
1.30pm
Pure Magic: Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
8pm
Pure Magic: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker
2pm
Romantic Visions: Wagner, Bartók & Brahms
7pm
7pm
7pm
Mostly Mendelssohn
2pm
An Evening With Morrissey
8pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
BELVOIR THEATRE
The Wizard of Oz
VARIOUS
Samson
VARIOUS
CAPITOL THEATRE
Les Miserables
VARIOUS
ENMORE THEATRE
Jimeoin
7pm
Opeth
7.45pm
An Evening With Noel Fielding
8pm
Cam Knight
8.15pm
Alice Fraser
8.15pm (10th May -7.15pm)
Tom Gleeson
9.15pm
Superwog
7:15pm
Superwog
6.15pm
Madeleine Culp
9.30pm
Madeleine Culp
9.30pm
Bootleg Beatles
8pm
Bootleg Beatles
7.45pm
LYRIC THEATRE
Rocky Horror Show
VARIOUS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Chart Key
Sporting Event
Performance
Concert
Racing Event
Community Event
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TAKE THE
WEATHER WITH
YOU
Need to check weather forecasts,
warnings or radar while you’re out and
about? It’s now quicker and easier to
access the latest Bureau of Meteorology
weather information, wherever your shift
takes you.
CHECK OUT THE BUREAU’S
MOBILE WEBSITE
You can also find out about weather
conditions across the country by
following the national handle (@BOM_
au) and the regional handles in each
state and territory.
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING ON
FACEBOOK
The Bureau’s Facebook page introduces
new products and services, highlights
special events, and posts weather
photographs from users around
Australia. The Bureau has 560 000 fans
and counting.
m.bom.gov.au is a condensed version
of the Bureau website, customized
for small
screens.
Search for
your suburb
or postcode,
or click
‘find my
location’, to
get weather
information
for within 6
km of where
you are.
Come see what’s happening at www.
facebook.com/bureauofmeteorology.
At a glance you’ll see the current
temperature and what it actually feels
like, today’s forecasts and tonight’s
overnight low. You can also check the
chance of rain throughout the day and
get a full picture of the weather for the
week ahead. See the closest rain radar
to your location and find out about
current warnings—including severe
thunderstorms, heavy rain and flooding.
■■ Visualise weather data and forecasts
using our mapping tool: www.bom.
gov.au/australia/meteye
Enter m.bom.gov.au into your
smartphone’s browser, then bookmark
the page for quick access in future.
FOLLOW THE BUREAU’S NSW
TWITTER ACCOUNT
The Bureau recently launched the
Twitter account @BoM_NSW to get
relevant messages out to the New South
Wales community, particularly during
severe weather.
The account
provides a daily
outlook and
weekend weather;
plus information
about severe,
significant or
notable weather events across the
State—from storms to heatwaves, flood
events, and more.
Enter https://twitter.com/bom_nsw into your
browser or search for @BOM_NSW on Twitter.
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PLAN BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT
Visit the full website www.bom.gov.au to
plan your day using a complete range of
the Bureau’s products and services.
■■ View the UV forecast and sun
protection times: www.bom.gov.au/
nsw/uv
■■ Find out when high and low tide will
be: www.bom.gov.au/australia/tides
■■ See the location and intensity of
heatwaves: www.bom.gov.au/
australia/heatwave
Happy and safe driving from the Bureau
of Meteorology!
USING INCLUSIVE
LANGUAGE
Language is an incredibly powerful
tool, and can be used to create a sense
of empowerment, pride, identity and
purpose. Contrary to the old adage
“sticks and stones may break my
bones, but words will never hurt me,”
improper use can have a devastating
impact, even with the best intentions. It
can be difficult to keep up with what is
the acceptable terminology in relation
to disability, so we’ve compiled a brief
refresher for you.
Focus on the person, not the impairment
In Australia, best practice language is
to use ‘person with disability’ or ‘people
with disability’. Person-first language is
the most widely accepted terminology
in Australia. Examples of person-first
language include: person with disability,
person who is deaf, or people who have
low vision. Put the person first, and the
impairment second (when it’s relevant).
We also prefer to say ‘person without
disability’, and do not recommend the
terms ‘non-disabled’ or ‘able-bodied’.
DON’T USE LANGUAGE THAT IMPLIES
A PERSON WITH DISABILITY IS
INSPIRATIONAL SIMPLY BECAUSE
THEY EXPERIENCE DISABILITY
People with disability are just living their
lives, they are no more super-human
than anyone else. Implying that a
person with disability is courageous or
special just for getting through the day is
patronising and offensive.
Conversely, don’t make out that people
with disability are victims or objects of
pity.
Just because a person experiences
disability does not make them weak,
a victim or someone to be pitied.
Examples of language that can imply
people should be pitied include ‘
suffering from…’, ‘ struck down by…’,
and ‘ afflicted by/with…’. We try to
remove the emotion from the language,
for example, ‘Paul experiences
depression’, ‘Ravi developed Multiple
Sclerosis’, or ‘Katya has epilepsy’.
PEOPLE ARE NOT ‘BOUND’ BY THEIR
WHEELCHAIRS
The term wheelchair-bound is one
that is commonly used in mainstream
media, and it is one that really irritates
(and often offends) many people
with disability. A person who uses a
wheelchair is not bound by the chair;
they are enabled and liberated by it, it
can become an extension of their body.
‘Confined to a wheelchair’ is equally
as negative. Use ‘wheelchair user’ or
‘person who uses a wheelchair’, instead.
RELAX, AND DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN
SEMANTICS
While the above information may seem
daunting if it’s new to you, the most
important thing you can remember is
to simply focus on the person, rather
than the disability. Don’t be so afraid
of saying the wrong thing that you don’t
say anything at all – relax, and just be
willing to communicate.
Information courtesy of the Australian
Network on Disability - Advancing the
equitable inclusion of people with
disability in all aspects of business.
Visit the Australian Network on
Disability website at: www.and.org.au
ROAD
RULES
HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE
FOR
CHILD RESTRAINTS
DRIVERS AND OPERATORS, PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT
REMINDER ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PASSENGERS
WEARING SEATBELTS.
In terms of the responsibilities for taxi
drivers in relation to passengers under
16 year old and child restraints, there is
very little change. Taxi drivers will remain
responsible for passengers under the age
of 16 years wearing seatbelts and using
child restraints.
Children under 6 months must be in a
rearward facing restraint and children 6
months or older but less than 12 months
must be in either a rearward facing
restraint or a forward facing restraint with
in-built harness. The same rules apply to
all vehicles.
In taxis, children 12 months or older but
under 16 years old must be either on a
booster seat and use a seat belt or must
use a suitable seat belt. This is different to
the rules for non-taxi vehicles.
There are some changes in relation to
children sitting in the front seat, so that no
passenger under the age of 4 years may sit
in the front seat, and no passenger under
the age of 7 years may sit in the front seat,
unless the back seats are also occupied by
children under 7 years.
TRANSLATED FROM THE
AMENDMENTS:
The following tanslated excerpts from the
new rules include changes to explain the
way they are to apply to taxis.
CHILD RESTRAINTS & SEAT
BELTS:
If the passenger (in a taxi or other
vehicles) is less than 6 monlths old, he
or she must be restrained in a suitable
and properly fastened and adjusted
rearward facing approved child
restraint.
If the passenger (in a taxi or other
vehicle) is 6 monlths old or older, but is
less than 12 months old, he or she must
be restrained in a suitable and properly
fastened and adjusted:
(a)rearward facing approved child
restraint, or
(b)forward facing approved child
restraint that has an inbuilt
harness.
COMMENT: This is the effect of
combining new rules 266 (2A) and Rule
266 (5-1) (a).
If the passenger (in a taxi) is at least 12
months old but under 16 years old:
(a)he or she must be placed on a properly
positioned approved booster seat and
be restrained by a seatbelt that is
properly adjusted and fastened, or
(b) he or she:
(i)must occupy a seating position that
is fitted with a suitable seatbelt,
and
(ii)must not occupy the same seating
position as another passenger
(whether or not the other
passenger is exempt from wearing
a seatbelt under rule 267), and
(iii)must wear the seatbelt properly
adjusted and fastened.
NOTE 1. In relation to praagraph (b) (iii),
subrule (4E) permits an approved child
safety harness to be worn instead of the
sash part of a lap and sash seatbelt.
COMMENT: This is the effect of combining
new rules 266 (4) and Rule 266 (5-1) (c).
SEATING POSITION:
A passenger (including in a taxi) who is
under 4 years old must not be in the front
row of a motor vehicle that has 2 or more
rows of seats.
A passenger (including in a taxi) who is 4
years old or older, but is less than 7 years
old, must not be in the front row of a motor
vehicle that has 2 or more rows of seats
unless all of the other seats in the row or
rows behind the front row are occupied
by passengers who are also under 7 years
old.
COMMENT: This is the effect of new rules
266 (3) and Rule 266 (3A).
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TEAM TAXI
®
PHOTO COMPETITION
If you know the location, send us a
description via email at:
teamtaxi@nswtaxi.org.au
For easy identification, the subject of the
email should be “take me here please
driver”, and please include the following
details:
• Your name
• Driver Authority Number
• Contact telephone number
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The 21st valid correct email entry
will receive a $100 Cabcharge
voucher.
Terms and Conditions
Team Taxi ® entries are open to all Team Taxi ® members
who drive a taxi belonging to a NSW Taxi Council
member network. The judges’ decision is final and no
correspondence will be entered into. The correct answer
and the winner’s name will be published in the next
edition of METER. The prize must be collected in person
from the NSW Taxi Council. It is a condition of entry that
you consent to the NSW Taxi Council sending you emails
including promotional materials.
TAXI QUIZ
1
Who is the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated?
2
The Patella is commonly known as what?
3
What is Agoraphobia the fear of?
4
Which country is reputed to have the world’s oldest flag design?
5How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?
6
Which organ secretes insulin?
7
Which country has the longest coastline?
8
How many kilograms make up a metric tonne?
9
Who said “I think therefore I am”?
10 Which planet is nearest the sun?
ANSWERS ON PAGE 33.
1800 336 911
Established in 1998 and specifically for the
Taxi Industry, the Taxi Industry Superannuation
Fund serves the financial planning
requirements of drivers, owners and operators.
The fund is designed to help Industry
participants to save for a financially secure
retirement, while also providing financial
protection such as income and death/
disability insurance.
Contributions can be made by employers or
self-employed members, or drivers as well as
their spouses.
Over 2,500 members are offered a choice
of 13 strategies and our Fund has grown
rapidly to cover $13 million worth of assets
under management.
Issued by the trustee:
Trust Company Superannuation
Services Limited
ABN 49 006 421 638
AFS Licence No 235153
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CROSSWORD
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21 Pay out (money) (5)
4
9
13
26
30
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1 Impressive in appearance (5)
Prepare (9)
4
9
Rogue (7)
10 Cluster of grass (7)
Enter a computer (5)
11
13Showy flower (5)
15 Entire (3)
16 Large body of water (3)
17 East African republic (5)
on which domestic fowl rest or
19 Perch
sleep (5)
5
18
6
14
23
27
28
31
32
7
19
8
ACROSS
cheese or chocolate
23 Hot
melted to the consistency
of a sauce (5)
33 Not caged (eggs) (9)
burning to destroy
34 Malicious
property (5)
DOWN
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1
15
20
24
6
34
14
Authors (9)
smoked sausage of
2Smooth-textured
beef and veal and pork (7)
3
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5Set of articles or tools (3)
Vertical part of a stair or step (5)
tropical fruit with green
7Pear-shaped
or blackish skin (7)
8A(5)person who is not very intelligent
12IWithout covering (5)
Form of mass transport (5)
18 Very good (5)
19Makeup applied to the cheeks (5)
20Immediately after that (9)
24 Billiard stick (3)
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28 Escape: Evade (5)
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26Supply
and banquets) (5)
27Take a sample of (food / drink) (5)
30 Metal container (3)
32 Uncle Sam (3)
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