❓ Mr. Love questions the oversight and processes related to land leasing for road service centres under the Main Roads Amendment Bill 2023. The Minister responds outlining the responsible branch and the development of relevant policies and procedures.
AnsweredQoN 848Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Main Roads Amendment Bill 2023, and ask, Section 18D(1)(a) in which the Commissioner is provided the power to lease land to other persons to build and operate a road service centre : (a) Does the Minister for Transport oversee this process? What mechanisms are in place to ensure checks and balances; and (b) Section 18F stipulates that business arrangements will require Ministerial, and the Treasurer's approval: (i) What is the formal process for these commercial arrangements; and (ii) Does the Government have the proper resources, such as Full-Time Equivalents (FTE's), to accommodate these commercial business arrangements in a thorough and timely manner?
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Answered
12 September 2023
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
8 days
The leasing of land is dealt with by the proposed Section 29(2)(a), to be read in conjunction with Section 22B(3) when in relation to a road service centre.
(a) The recently-created Transport Portfolio Land and Property Services branch has a dedicated commercial team that will be responsible for, and oversee, the leasing of land.
The leasing of land for the purpose of a road service centre will follow processes that are being developed for this purpose.
(b) (i) Policies, procedures or guidelines governing the entering into of business arrangements will be developed following the commencement of the amended Main Roads Act.
(ii) Yes
(a) The recently-created Transport Portfolio Land and Property Services branch has a dedicated commercial team that will be responsible for, and oversee, the leasing of land.
The leasing of land for the purpose of a road service centre will follow processes that are being developed for this purpose.
(b) (i) Policies, procedures or guidelines governing the entering into of business arrangements will be developed following the commencement of the amended Main Roads Act.
(ii) Yes
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