Hon Ken Travers questions the Minister for Transport about concerns raised regarding the deployment of transit officers at Perth train station versus on trains. The Minister confirms concerns were raised and highlights the government's commitment to public transport safety with increased transit officer numbers.

AnsweredQoN 286Legislative Council
Asked
25 June 2013
Portfolio
Transport

QuestionView source ↗

PERTH
TRAIN STATION — TRANSIT OFFICERS
286. Hon KEN TRAVERS to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Transport:
(1) Since 1
June 2013, has any minister raised concerns with the Minister for Transport
regarding the number of transit officers at Perth train station rather than
being on trains?
(2) If yes to (1), which minister raised the concerns?
(3) If yes to (1), what action has occurred since these
concerns were raised?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for some notice of this
question.
(1) Yes.
(2) The Minister for Emergency
Services; Corrective Services; Veterans.
(3) The minister
confirmed that this is a very visual reminder that front-line services on our
public transport system are important for keeping public transport commuters
safe. Under this government, the number of transit officers has continued to
increase to a record level of 242 in 2013, contrary to claims made by the
member in the house last week.

Explore WA Government Data

Search the full archive in the free dashboard, or query programmatically via API.

Explore more