Unfair discrimination Governments argue that society suffers if cyclists do not wear helmets, because it bears the cost of their injuries. A FORS report recommended they wear protective hats. There is unfair discrimination against cyclists, contrary to international standards for laws in a democracy. Discouragement of cycling Evidence that compulsory helmets might discourage cycling was given to the H of R committee in 1985. Experience Australia-wide now confirms it.
Less cycling means loss of beneficial exercise.
The Government's consultation with the public on the law was of no substance. Proper democratic processes were by-passed. We thought it our legislators' role to appreciate these and act accordingly on our behalf. In the main, they have failed us. Now we find that the government does not even have a sound basis in knowlege for the helmets law.