❓ WA Parliament Question on Notice regarding the government's strategy to address peak oil and climate change impacts on the transport system, particularly for vulnerable communities. The government outlines existing and planned initiatives.
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OIL — SUPPLY AND PRICES
(1) Is the minister aware that the International Energy Agency has stated that production of conventional crude oil peaked in 2006? (2) Has the WA government developed a strategy to cope with the challenges of peak oil and climate change, which makes recommendations for our transport system? (3) Has the government conducted any modelling of the likely effects of peak oil on Perth’s transport system, particularly on outer suburban and rural communities that are vulnerable to rising oil prices? (4) What action is the government taking to protect the WA economy and vulnerable communities from dwindling oil supplies and rising oil prices? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN
(1) Is the minister aware that the International Energy Agency has stated that production of conventional crude oil peaked in 2006? (2) Has the WA government developed a strategy to cope with the challenges of peak oil and climate change, which makes recommendations for our transport system? (3) Has the government conducted any modelling of the likely effects of peak oil on Perth’s transport system, particularly on outer suburban and rural communities that are vulnerable to rising oil prices? (4) What action is the government taking to protect the WA economy and vulnerable communities from dwindling oil supplies and rising oil prices? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Transport advises the following — (1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(2) Has the WA government developed a strategy to cope with the challenges of peak oil and climate change, which makes recommendations for our transport system? (3) Has the government conducted any modelling of the likely effects of peak oil on Perth’s transport system, particularly on outer suburban and rural communities that are vulnerable to rising oil prices? (4) What action is the government taking to protect the WA economy and vulnerable communities from dwindling oil supplies and rising oil prices? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Transport advises the following — (1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(3) Has the government conducted any modelling of the likely effects of peak oil on Perth’s transport system, particularly on outer suburban and rural communities that are vulnerable to rising oil prices? (4) What action is the government taking to protect the WA economy and vulnerable communities from dwindling oil supplies and rising oil prices? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Transport advises the following — (1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(4) What action is the government taking to protect the WA economy and vulnerable communities from dwindling oil supplies and rising oil prices? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Transport advises the following — (1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Transport advises the following — (1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Transport advises the following — (1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(4) See answer to (2).
(2) Has the WA government developed a strategy to cope with the challenges of peak oil and climate change, which makes recommendations for our transport system? (3) Has the government conducted any modelling of the likely effects of peak oil on Perth’s transport system, particularly on outer suburban and rural communities that are vulnerable to rising oil prices? (4) What action is the government taking to protect the WA economy and vulnerable communities from dwindling oil supplies and rising oil prices? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Transport advises the following — (1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(3) Has the government conducted any modelling of the likely effects of peak oil on Perth’s transport system, particularly on outer suburban and rural communities that are vulnerable to rising oil prices? (4) What action is the government taking to protect the WA economy and vulnerable communities from dwindling oil supplies and rising oil prices? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Transport advises the following — (1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(4) What action is the government taking to protect the WA economy and vulnerable communities from dwindling oil supplies and rising oil prices? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Transport advises the following — (1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Transport advises the following — (1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. The Department of Transport advises the following — (1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(1) Yes. (2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(2) The Liberal–National Government is actively developing and implementing a range of strategies that will assist the state’s transport system to respond to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. Measures being undertaken include the soon to be released public transport master plan for Perth; continued investment in cycling infrastructure; and ongoing implementation of TravelSmart programs in workplaces, schools and households to encourage a shift to non-motorised forms of transport. The government is also investigating and promoting alternative transport fuels and vehicle technologies—for example, through participation in a trial of electric vehicles and recharging stations in Perth. The “Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper” released in early March by the Minister for Energy also canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels. Final recommendations are expected to be available in mid-2011. (3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(3) Yes. The Perth public transport plan examines impacts on the transport system from increases of the price of petrol. (4) See answer to (2).
(4) See answer to (2).
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