Its original purpose was to confront the Tasmanian Government and the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) over rapidly increasing insurance premiums. This three year battle was won in 1983 when the government agreed to peg motorcycle premiums to the same level as cars. The MRA was responsible during this time for lobbying for and helping to set up the Tasmanian Motorcycle Rider Training Scheme,
which operated from 1981 until 1998, when the government withdrew funding and handed the scheme over to a private provider to operate. Since 1980 the MRA has organised and run the annual Toy Run, which raises huge amounts of toys, gifts and money for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Commencing in 1981 the MRA has organised and run the annual TasRally, which is the biggest and best biker party held in Tasmania. Introduced in 1984, the MRA conducts the annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride through Launceston to highlight the need for the public to be more aware of the many motorcycle riders on our roads. These three groups work autonomously, coming together to host the larger events such as Tas Rally. Northern Motorcycle Riders Association representatives continue to lobby for changes to legislation affecting motorcyclists in this state. We welcome your input and membership to assist us to continue this representation for better and more equitable outcomes for all.
