For those that signed the petition, things are happening.............good things.............

https://www.change.org/p/change-state-road-use-regulations-so-that-motorcycle-helmets-approved-for-use-are-defined-by-accc-consumer-protection-notice-no-9

Great news from Queensland. From early 2015 there are new laws on lane filtering, bike control and helmet standards. Queenslanders can now legally use helmets complying with the European standard and purchase from overseas - as yet retailers are still not allowed to sell these in Australia but repealing federal laws on this is also on the agenda. 

This has placed pressure on other States, several of which are looking at possible changes. Our hope is that signing the petition will help apply much needed pressure. 

There is a national forum in Sydney on 19th February being held by Standards Australia (info here). The aim is to push for reform and while open to the public, we may not be allowed to speak (??!!) The Federal government is pushing for change but the problem is getting State governments to agree their State legislation only creates more mess and blocks getting a wider range of better helmets here and more bang for your buck. Read more here. 

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1029460