❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Labor government's commitment to restructure the taxi industry, including a forum for consultation. The Minister outlines steps taken and commits to a forum in early 2003.
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Prior to the last election the Labor Party made a commitment to the taxi industry to work to restructure that industry and examine a number of issues that affect it, such as the buyback of plates, the number of multipurpose taxi plates, and performance standards in the industry. (1) How has the Department for Planning and Infrastructure worked to restructure the industry to date? (2) Will the Government make a commitment to hold an industry forum to properly consult the industry on the issues that affect it? (3) If so, when will this forum take place? (4) What might the terms of reference be for that forum? (5) Who will be invited to contribute to those discussions? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
(1) How has the Department for Planning and Infrastructure worked to restructure the industry to date? (2) Will the Government make a commitment to hold an industry forum to properly consult the industry on the issues that affect it? (3) If so, when will this forum take place? (4) What might the terms of reference be for that forum? (5) Who will be invited to contribute to those discussions? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
(2) Will the Government make a commitment to hold an industry forum to properly consult the industry on the issues that affect it? (3) If so, when will this forum take place? (4) What might the terms of reference be for that forum? (5) Who will be invited to contribute to those discussions? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
(3) If so, when will this forum take place? (4) What might the terms of reference be for that forum? (5) Who will be invited to contribute to those discussions? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
(4) What might the terms of reference be for that forum? (5) Who will be invited to contribute to those discussions? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
(5) Who will be invited to contribute to those discussions? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
(1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
(1) How has the Department for Planning and Infrastructure worked to restructure the industry to date? (2) Will the Government make a commitment to hold an industry forum to properly consult the industry on the issues that affect it? (3) If so, when will this forum take place? (4) What might the terms of reference be for that forum? (5) Who will be invited to contribute to those discussions? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
(2) Will the Government make a commitment to hold an industry forum to properly consult the industry on the issues that affect it? (3) If so, when will this forum take place? (4) What might the terms of reference be for that forum? (5) Who will be invited to contribute to those discussions? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
(3) If so, when will this forum take place? (4) What might the terms of reference be for that forum? (5) Who will be invited to contribute to those discussions? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
(4) What might the terms of reference be for that forum? (5) Who will be invited to contribute to those discussions? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
(5) Who will be invited to contribute to those discussions? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
I thank the member for some notice of this question.. (1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
(1)-(5) Clearly this Government recognises the integral role that the taxi industry plays as part of the public transport system in Western Australia. In doing so, it has made a range of commitments to the taxi industry. Significant work has been undertaken to ensure that appropriate training and assessment standards for new taxi drivers are in place. In addition, all taxi drivers must now also undergo professional development training every two years. For the first time Perth’s taxi industry has clearly defined comprehensive performance standards. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has systems in place to monitor and report on the industry’s performance against those standards. In fact, Western Australia is leading Australia in this regard. Changes to the operations of small charter vehicles have also been implemented in consultation with and with the support of the small charter vehicle and taxi industries. These changes now clearly differentiate the service provided by the small charter vehicle industry and the taxi industry. The previous Government’s policy was to prevent taxi access to the Kwinana Freeway bus lane. We have reversed that policy; taxis now have access to the bus lane. Another important issue that is currently being progressed relates to any possible restructure of the taxi industry. This Government is committed to ensuring that taxi drivers receive fair returns for their efforts, while at the same time offering the public an efficient, economical and safe service. An industry forum will be held in early 2003. It will include representatives of all aspects of the taxi industry.
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