Work Permits - A Novel Approach

[Humphrey Appleby]

Yes, however to clarify my point, both nations have strong cultural and economic ties, and there still is The Commonwealth of Nations. You could say that adds strength to the situation regarding Australian/NZ riders in GB. I think Aussie riders present far more positives for British League racing than negatives, and any problems British speedway is having are not the fault of Australian riders.

I wouldn't disagree that Aussie/NZ riders are usually good servants to British speedway, but Brits can't go to work in Australian industries without extensive qualifications regardless of our cultural and economic ties. Speedway can't be exempt from the regulations that apply to every other industry, and in fact Australia already receives special treatment in that we allow qualification from state rather than national titles.