Right: Riders use a Perth multi-lane bike path.web links and documents
The Bicycle Federation of Australia has a news link section of its site which enables readers to connect to current news reports from all around Australia that treat some aspect of cycling.The news link page can be found at http://www.bfa.asn.au/cyclingnews/?IntCatId=10
Bicycle Queensland's Internet site, which includes a statement of its opposition to cyclists being licensed, can be found at http://www.bq.org.au/
Bicycle Victoria's opposition to registration for bicycles is explained at http://www.bv.com.au/bikes-and-riding/11623/
Bicycle Victoria's position on demerit points for cyclists can be found at http://www.bv.com.au/bikes-and-riding/11503/
On February 8, 2008, The Sydney Morning Herald published a news report outlining the proposal of the federal Opposition sports spokesperson, Pat Farmer, that bicycles be registered. The full text of the report can be found at http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/cyclists-should-pay-says-mp/2008/02/07/1202234066487.html
On March 19, 2009, The Courier Mail, published a news report giving details of the results of a recent survey in Queensland which showed substantial popular support for bicyclists to be required to have a licence. The full text of this report can be found at http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25207487-952,00.html
On March 19, 2009, The Brisbane Times published a news report detailing the opposition of the political party, the Greens, and the rider lobby group Bicycle Queensland to proposals that bicyclists be required to have a licence. The full text of this article can be found at http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/queensland/bicycle-licence-calls-ridiculous/2009/03/19/1237054955647.html
On March 19 and March 20, 2009, The Brisbane Times published 45 blog comments on the question of whether cyclists should be licensed. This is an excellent source of a range of opinion on this issue. The full text of these blog responses can be found at http://blogs.brisbanetimes.com.au/yoursay/archives/2009/03/licences_for_cy.html#comments
On April 8, 2009, The Brisbane Times published a similar news report to that published earlier in The Courier Times, giving details of the results of a recent survey in Queensland which showed substantial popular support for bicyclists to be required to have a licence. The full text of this report can be found at http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/qld-news/bike-licence-scheme-gains-momentum-20090407-9yqh.html
In December, 2008, The Medical Journal of Australia published a report on research findings titled, 'Bicycling injuries and mortality in Victoria, 2001-2006'. The report was authored by Mirjana Sikic, Antonina A Mikocka-Walus, Belinda J Gabbe, Francis T McDermott and Peter A Cameron.
The full text of the report can be found http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/190_07_060409/sik11001_fm.html
In February, 2009, The Medical Journal of Australia published a report on research findings titled, 'Cycling and health: an opportunity for positive change?' The report was authored by Adrian E Bauman and Chris Rissel.
The full text of the report can be found at http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/190_07_060409/bau10159_fm.html
All the provisions of the Victorian Government's Victorian Cycling Strategy can be found at http://www.transport.vic.gov.au/doi/internet/planningprojects.nsf/headingpagesdisplay/victorian+cycling+strategy
On January 30, 2008, the New York local newspaper, Gothamist, published a report on an increase in cyclist fatalities in 2007. This was followed by a series of reader blog responses on the issue of cyclist safety and behaviour. The full text of the report and reader responses can be found at http://gothamist.com/2008/01/30/cyclist_deaths.php
On December 25, 2007, SeattlePI.com published an extensive analysis looking at bicycle registration and cyclist licensing focused on Seattle but including provisions in other jurisdictions throughout the United States. The analysis includes significant discussion of opposing points of view. The full text of the analysis can be found at http://www.seattlepi.com/transportation/344924_bicyclelicense26.html