The Petition of residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House that vehicle theft and related property crime continue to occur across Australia and significantly impact community safety. In Queensland, these offences disproportionately affect regional cities such as Cairns and Townsville, where vehicles are essential for employment, family responsibilities, and access to vital services.

Many of these crimes are opportunistic and occur in residential hot-spot areas, often overnight while residents are asleep. Current responses are largely reactive, taking effect only after an offence has occurred, leaving victims to manage financial loss, emotional distress, and disrupted livelihoods.

While victim support services exist, there are no measures within victim assistance programs that actively reduce repeat victimisation. A preventative, community-focused pilot in Cairns and Townsville would support residential vehicle patrols and practical measures to improve overnight safety and better support victims through prevention rather than reaction.

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to pilot the implementation of residential vehicle patrols in identified hot-spot areas to provide visible deterrence, improve early intervention, and enhance community safety outcomes, and to fund an immobiliser grant or subsidy program as part of the pilot, prioritising victims of vehicle theft and vulnerable households, thereby closing the gap in Victims of Crime assistance by enabling access to preventative measures that reduce repeat victimisation.

Track Back Auto proudly supports the work of the Australasian Institute of Emergency Services and the broader emergency service personnel who protect and respond to communities across Australia every day. Emergency services personnel, volunteers, first responders, and frontline workers play a critical role in public safety, disaster response, rescue operations, community preparedness, and protecting lives during emergencies and natural disasters.

These individuals are not only emergency responders, but valued members of our communities, neighbours, friends, and families who place themselves in challenging and high-risk situations to help others. Supporting emergency services and strengthening community resilience is essential to maintaining safer and more prepared communities across regional and metropolitan Australia.

TrackBack Auto recognises the importance of collaboration between private industry, emergency services, and community organisations in improving public safety outcomes. Through advocacy, awareness, vehicle security solutions, and community engagement, we aim to contribute to proactive approaches to crime prevention, emergency preparedness, and safer communities throughout Far North Queensland and beyond.

Track Back Auto proudly supports and participates in local automotive community events, including Cairns Cars and Coffee and other regional car meets and community gatherings.

These events provide an opportunity to engage with local vehicle owners, raise awareness around vehicle theft prevention, demonstrate security technology, and promote safer communities through education and community involvement.

OFFICIAL RULES

Eligibility

Entrants must be a member of Cairns Cars & Coffee Events (CCCE). Membership will be verified prior to prize confirmation.The competition is open to volunteers, sponsors, and all car enthusiasts who meet the eligibility requirements. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.

Promotion Period Entries open 17 May 2026 at Mareeba Drive-In, and close 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM (midnight). 

Bonus Entries Bonus entry opportunities may be offered throughout the promotion. Participants should follow the Cairns Cars & Coffee Events Facebook page and the Track Back Auto Facebook page for announcements and instructions.

Prize Details The prize is valued at $1,299 and includes the Track Back Auto vehicle protection system and associated services as advertised.

The prize: Cannot be redeemed for cash It May be transferred to another recipient

Winner Selection & Notification The winner will be selected after the competition closes 1st November 2026 and will be notified at Cairns Cars Coffee's event on 10 November 2026.

If the winner cannot be contacted or does not respond within a reasonable timeframe, an alternate winner may be selected.

Monitoring Terms The winner will receive 12 months of monitoring included with the prize. After the initial 12-month period, continued service will require an annual renewal fee of $360 or $30 a month, which covers the 4G network connectivity and ongoing monitoring services.

Privacy By entering the competition, participants consent to their email address being collected for competition administration and future marketing communications from Track Back Auto. Entrants will have the option to unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time. Entry Fee No purchase or payment is required to enter this competition.

Track Back Auto was selected to participate in the Female Founders Program, a 12-month business development initiative supporting innovative startups and emerging businesses.

The program provided access to mentorship, strategic guidance, networking opportunities, and business growth resources that helped strengthen the foundation and future direction of Track Back Auto. Participation in the program recognised the innovation, community impact, and growth potential behind Track Back Auto’s vehicle security and recovery solutions.

As part of the program journey, Track Back Auto was also featured in the The Cairns Post and the Townsville Bulletin, helping raise awareness of the business, its mission, and its commitment to improving vehicle security and recovery solutions across North Queensland.