This Question on Notice seeks information regarding a proposed transfer of regulatory responsibility for the WA tow truck industry from the Department of Transport to Consumer Protection, specifically concerning consumer protection matters. The Minister's response refers to another question, suggesting a related inquiry.

AnsweredQoN 5403Legislative Assembly
Asked
27 August 2019
Portfolio
Transport

QuestionView source ↗

I
refer to the WA tow truck industry, and the WA Today article on 23 July
2019 “Net closing
on rogue tow truck drivers as Saffioti pledges action”, and I ask: (a) Has the proposal by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection to partially transfer regulatory responsibility for the towing industry, from the Department of Transport to Consumer Protection, in matters directly affecting consumers in their dealings with tow truck operators been received by the Minister? If yes, on what date was it received; (b) Has the proposal by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection to partially transfer regulatory responsibility for the towing industry, from the Department of Transport to Consumer Protection, in matters directly affecting consumers in their dealings with tow truck operators been approved by the State Government? If yes, on what date was it approved; (c) If yes to (b) what are the changes and when do they come into effect; and (d) Will the Minister table the proposal or paper which outlines the partial transfer of regulatory responsibility for the towing industry from the Department of Transport to Consumer Protection? If not, why not?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
15 October 2019
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
12 days
Refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 5402.

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