Hon. Samantha Rowe questions the Minister for Transport regarding details and plans for taxi industry reforms, including potential compensation for plate owners. The Minister indicates an imminent announcement and a transition assistance package.

AnsweredQoN 458Legislative Council
Asked
17 May 2016
Portfolio
Transport

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TAXI INDUSTRY — REFORMS
458. Hon SAMANTHA ROWE to the parliamentary
secretary representing the Minister for Transport
I refer to the Minister for
Transport's comments on the steps of Parliament house last week when
addressing the taxi rally.
(1) When does the minister plan to
provide more details and his plan for the taxi industry?
(2) Will the minister consider some
form of compensation for existing plate owners?

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I thank the honourable member for
some notice of this question.
(1) An announcement outlining
further detail on the on-demand transport reforms is imminent.
(2) A transition
assistance package will be available to plate owners to support and facilitate
innovation in the industry. Assistance will also be available to those
suffering financial hardship as a result of the reforms.

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