❓ The Minister confirms the Taxi Council previously supported a taxi plate buyback scheme, contradicting recent claims. She accuses Kevin Foley of hypocrisy for his changed stance and tables evidence to support her claims.
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I refer to the claims by the member for Carine and some members of the Taxi Council of Western Australia that Brian Burke invented the notion of the buyback of taxi plates. Has the Taxi Council ever written to the minister expressing a position on buyback? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN
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I thank the member for the question. Some extraordinary claims were made in the Press and in this Parliament yesterday. Anyone who has followed this debate will know that Brian Burke’s - Mr R.F. Johnson: Have you seen the e-mail? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Has the Taxi Council ever written to the minister expressing a position on buyback? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN replied: I thank the member for the question. Some extraordinary claims were made in the Press and in this Parliament yesterday. Anyone who has followed this debate will know that Brian Burke’s - Mr R.F. Johnson: Have you seen the e-mail? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN replied: I thank the member for the question. Some extraordinary claims were made in the Press and in this Parliament yesterday. Anyone who has followed this debate will know that Brian Burke’s - Mr R.F. Johnson: Have you seen the e-mail? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
I thank the member for the question. Some extraordinary claims were made in the Press and in this Parliament yesterday. Anyone who has followed this debate will know that Brian Burke’s - Mr R.F. Johnson: Have you seen the e-mail? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Some extraordinary claims were made in the Press and in this Parliament yesterday. Anyone who has followed this debate will know that Brian Burke’s - Mr R.F. Johnson: Have you seen the e-mail? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Mr R.F. Johnson: Have you seen the e-mail? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package.
Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Has the Taxi Council ever written to the minister expressing a position on buyback? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN replied: I thank the member for the question. Some extraordinary claims were made in the Press and in this Parliament yesterday. Anyone who has followed this debate will know that Brian Burke’s - Mr R.F. Johnson: Have you seen the e-mail? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN replied: I thank the member for the question. Some extraordinary claims were made in the Press and in this Parliament yesterday. Anyone who has followed this debate will know that Brian Burke’s - Mr R.F. Johnson: Have you seen the e-mail? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
I thank the member for the question. Some extraordinary claims were made in the Press and in this Parliament yesterday. Anyone who has followed this debate will know that Brian Burke’s - Mr R.F. Johnson: Have you seen the e-mail? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Some extraordinary claims were made in the Press and in this Parliament yesterday. Anyone who has followed this debate will know that Brian Burke’s - Mr R.F. Johnson: Have you seen the e-mail? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Mr R.F. Johnson: Have you seen the e-mail? Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Brian Burke wrote me one letter in October 2002. He is entitled to have a view on taxi plates or any other issue. However, that does not mean that his view will have any influence on the Government. In 2000 the Labor Party developed its policy on taxi buyback and made a definitive statement that, in conjunction with the industry, it would develop a self-funding buyback of metropolitan taxi plates, and that it would ensure it was a fair system. When Labor first came into government it received a huge amount of support for this policy from the Taxi Council of WA and from none other than Kevin Foley, who is now running around the place saying that buyback is the creation of Brian Burke, and it is evil and bad and should not be touched. I will share with the House what Kevin Foley wrote to us in April 2001. He said - As you are aware the issue of buy-back of Perth taxi licence plates by the Western Australia Government has been canvassed within the industry for some time. In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package. Mr Foley went on to say that following that meeting, the Taxi Council conducted a postal vote of all members. Voting closed on 31 January 2001, with 84 per cent of eligible ballots being returned. Again, the overwhelming majority - 83 per cent - voted in favour of the buyback. With that letter Mr Foley sent me a detailed proposal outlining what he and the vast and overwhelming majority of taxi drivers wanted for the industry. Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
In response to various representations by members, the Taxi Council of Western Australia held a Special Meeting on 12 December to discuss this issue. The meeting was attended by some 400 industry members with the overwhelming majority (over 90%) indicating their support for a buy-back package.
Mr A.D. Marshall interjected. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I understand that the member on the other side has a vested interest, so no doubt that is why he is being so vocal on this issue. He might declare that to the Parliament before he speaks on this issue. Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Mr A.D. Marshall: I will. I intend to. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: I want to share with the House a couple more statements from Mr Foley on this matter. In 2001 he said this about buyback - Under this package, the community will benefit through reduced cost pressures on fares as a result of the lower lease fees applying in the industry and through the managed increase in capacity. Passengers will be assured that safety and other standards will continue to be progressively improved. He went on to say - It will also deliver benefits to all elements of the industry. Owners will receive fair compensation for the buy-back of their taxi licences with a safety net provision to ensure that they at least receive the same amount that their licence originally cost. When we came to government, the first representation that we had on the issue of buyback was from the Taxi Council. It said unequivocally that an overwhelming majority of the interests in the industry wanted buyback. This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
This debate has been run with the most incredible hypocrisy; Mr Foley has now made an unexplained, 100 per cent turnabout in his position. The Government proposes to continue with the reform project and to ensure that drivers in the taxi industry have an opportunity to participate in the industry at a fair rate and at a fair cost. Point of Order Dr J.M. WOOLLARD: I ask the minister to table that letter from Mr Foley. Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
Ms A.J. MacTIERNAN: Quite happily, Mr Speaker. With great pleasure, I will circulate it. Questions without Notice Resumed [See paper No 1424.]
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