❓ Hon Ken Travers questions the DPI regarding the inspection of Mr. Donner's vehicle, specifically concerning LPG conversion compliance. The DPI's response details an external investigation confirming proper inspection and compliance with standards at the time of the 2005 inspection.
AnsweredQoN 749Legislative Council
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(1) How did the Department of Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) satisfy itself that Mr Donners vehicle was properly inspected and passed by DPI when it was originally presented for inspection in 2005?
(2) How did Mr Donners vehicle manage to pass the inspection in 2005, if its LPG conversion failed to meet Western Australian safety standards?
(2) How did Mr Donners vehicle manage to pass the inspection in 2005, if its LPG conversion failed to meet Western Australian safety standards?
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Answered
17 June 2009
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
28 days
(1) The DPI engaged external consultants to investigate Mr Donners' claims and provide an independent opinion. Their review of the documentation relating to Mrs Donners' vehicle inspection confirmed that the vehicle was inspected by a Vehicle Compliance Examiner who is not a person of interest in the CCC inquiry and there is no evidence to suggest that the vehicle was not properly inspected.
(2) In 2005, the gas cylinder on the vehicle now owned by Mr Donners' wife was compliant with the Australian Standard for LPG fuel systems for vehicle engines. This Australian Standard requires gas cylinders to be retested every ten years, and replaced if necessary, to ensure they are still operating safely. The gas cylinder on Mr Donners' wife's vehicle was only seven years old when the vehicle was inspected in 2005.
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(2) In 2005, the gas cylinder on the vehicle now owned by Mr Donners' wife was compliant with the Australian Standard for LPG fuel systems for vehicle engines. This Australian Standard requires gas cylinders to be retested every ten years, and replaced if necessary, to ensure they are still operating safely. The gas cylinder on Mr Donners' wife's vehicle was only seven years old when the vehicle was inspected in 2005.
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