❓ Mr. Love questions the fairness of the Shire of Gingin consistently administering the Control of Vehicles (Off-Road Areas) Act 1978 while other local governments with ORVAs do not, asking why the Shire should continue this role for the State. The answer clarifies the Shire's responsibility and highlights funding and economic benefits.
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The Shire of Gingin has proactively worked to “administer” the Control of Vehicles (Off-Road Areas) Act 1978 for decades yet other Local Governments who have ORVA’s in their Local Government areas do nothing: (a) How is this equitable and why should the Shire of Gingin continue to “Administer” this site on behalf of the State?
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Answered
30 November 2022
Responded by
Minister for Local Government
Response time
8 days
(a) The Control of Vehicles (Off-Road Areas) Act 1978 establishes that local governments, including the Shire of Gingin (the Shire), are generally responsible for the administration and enforcement of ORV areas in Western Australia.
The Shire has accessed funding from the ORV Account and it remains available to support the Shire. The ORVA provide significant economic benefits to the Shire and local businesses through tourism and other activities.
The Shire has accessed funding from the ORV Account and it remains available to support the Shire. The ORVA provide significant economic benefits to the Shire and local businesses through tourism and other activities.
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