Mr Bradshaw questions the Ministry about employing staff for Small Charter Vehicle inspections and potential license fee increases to cover associated costs. The Minister confirms discussions are underway regarding cost recovery and compliance checks.

AnsweredQoN 1343Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 December 2001
Portfolio
Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure

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(1) Has the Ministry employed or relocated staff to perform examinations of vehicles licensed as Small Charter Vehicles?
(2) If yes, when were these staff employed to carry out such inspections?
(3) If yes to (1), what is the cost to employ such staff per year?
(4) Has there been any discussion within the Department to increase license fees for Small Charter Vehicle licence operators to pay for this increased bureaucracy?

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Answered
19 February 2002
Responded by
Minister assisting the Minister for Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
69 days
(2) Not applicable (3) Not applicable (4) The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is currently discussing a package of proposed reforms with the Small Charter Vehicle industry. Included is a proposal to recover the direct costs involved in administering Small Charter Vehicle licences and enhancing vehicle compliance checks. After the consultation with industry is complete, I will consider the package of reforms.
(3) Not applicable (4) The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is currently discussing a package of proposed reforms with the Small Charter Vehicle industry. Included is a proposal to recover the direct costs involved in administering Small Charter Vehicle licences and enhancing vehicle compliance checks. After the consultation with industry is complete, I will consider the package of reforms.
(4) The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is currently discussing a package of proposed reforms with the Small Charter Vehicle industry. Included is a proposal to recover the direct costs involved in administering Small Charter Vehicle licences and enhancing vehicle compliance checks. After the consultation with industry is complete, I will consider the package of reforms.

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