❓ A WA parliamentary question raises concerns about the impact of the Heavy Vehicle Operations-Restricted Access Vehicle System on farmers, including restrictions on commodity transport, potential land-locking, and road inspection responsibilities. The Minister's response defends the system, highlighting improved access and ongoing guideline reviews.
AnsweredQoN 2266Legislative Assembly
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(b) the unfair, inequitable and financially damaging control over “Intense” movement of farm commodities and necessary requirements including, but not limited to, the transportation of - (i) fertilizer; (ii) fuel; (iii) crops; and (iv) livestock? (c) the unconscionable and potentially illegal “land-locking” of farmers within their own properties by this system; (d) the inability of Main Roads to inspect roads as demanded within its own system; (e) recompense to Shires who have been forced to perform their own inspections of local road systems; (f) recompense to primary producers for any-and-all financial damage incurred through any potential illegality including, but not limited to - (i) the unconscionable removal of rights; (ii) the unfair and inequitable restraint of trade; and (iii) the non-performance of required duties by a Government Department - caused by the Minister and Main Roads through their imposition of the Heavy Vehicle Operations-Restricted Access Vehicle System.
(ii) fuel; (iii) crops; and (iv) livestock?
(iii) crops; and (iv) livestock?
(iv) livestock?
(d) the inability of Main Roads to inspect roads as demanded within its own system; (e) recompense to Shires who have been forced to perform their own inspections of local road systems; (f) recompense to primary producers for any-and-all financial damage incurred through any potential illegality including, but not limited to - (i) the unconscionable removal of rights; (ii) the unfair and inequitable restraint of trade; and (iii) the non-performance of required duties by a Government Department - caused by the Minister and Main Roads through their imposition of the Heavy Vehicle Operations-Restricted Access Vehicle System.
(e) recompense to Shires who have been forced to perform their own inspections of local road systems; (f) recompense to primary producers for any-and-all financial damage incurred through any potential illegality including, but not limited to - (i) the unconscionable removal of rights; (ii) the unfair and inequitable restraint of trade; and (iii) the non-performance of required duties by a Government Department - caused by the Minister and Main Roads through their imposition of the Heavy Vehicle Operations-Restricted Access Vehicle System.
(f) recompense to primary producers for any-and-all financial damage incurred through any potential illegality including, but not limited to - (i) the unconscionable removal of rights; (ii) the unfair and inequitable restraint of trade; and (iii) the non-performance of required duties by a Government Department - caused by the Minister and Main Roads through their imposition of the Heavy Vehicle Operations-Restricted Access Vehicle System.
(ii) the unfair and inequitable restraint of trade; and (iii) the non-performance of required duties by a Government Department -
(iii) the non-performance of required duties by a Government Department -
Having said this, the Route Assessment Guidelines which are used to determine whether access is permitted for RAVs are being reviewed and modified to allow improved access to low traffic volume farm access roads. Based on a risk management approach, the review has included an examination of conditions and restrictions suited to local road operation that can be applied to manage the safety risk and protect the infrastructure. The draft Guidelines were made available to stakeholders for comment, and those comments are now being considered. (b) Refer to the response to part (a) above. (c) Properties are not landlocked, and as stated in part (a), access for all has been considerably improved compared to previous years, and will continue to be improved under the revised Guidelines. (d) Main Roads manages the road network in partnership with Local Government, and while Main Roads has responsibility for permitting RAVs on the entire network, it is important that Local Government provides guidance with respect to the suitability of roads under their care and control. (e) Refer to the response to part (d) above. (f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
(b) Refer to the response to part (a) above. (c) Properties are not landlocked, and as stated in part (a), access for all has been considerably improved compared to previous years, and will continue to be improved under the revised Guidelines. (d) Main Roads manages the road network in partnership with Local Government, and while Main Roads has responsibility for permitting RAVs on the entire network, it is important that Local Government provides guidance with respect to the suitability of roads under their care and control. (e) Refer to the response to part (d) above. (f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
(c) Properties are not landlocked, and as stated in part (a), access for all has been considerably improved compared to previous years, and will continue to be improved under the revised Guidelines. (d) Main Roads manages the road network in partnership with Local Government, and while Main Roads has responsibility for permitting RAVs on the entire network, it is important that Local Government provides guidance with respect to the suitability of roads under their care and control. (e) Refer to the response to part (d) above. (f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
(d) Main Roads manages the road network in partnership with Local Government, and while Main Roads has responsibility for permitting RAVs on the entire network, it is important that Local Government provides guidance with respect to the suitability of roads under their care and control. (e) Refer to the response to part (d) above. (f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
(e) Refer to the response to part (d) above. (f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
(f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
(ii) fuel; (iii) crops; and (iv) livestock?
(iii) crops; and (iv) livestock?
(iv) livestock?
(d) the inability of Main Roads to inspect roads as demanded within its own system; (e) recompense to Shires who have been forced to perform their own inspections of local road systems; (f) recompense to primary producers for any-and-all financial damage incurred through any potential illegality including, but not limited to - (i) the unconscionable removal of rights; (ii) the unfair and inequitable restraint of trade; and (iii) the non-performance of required duties by a Government Department - caused by the Minister and Main Roads through their imposition of the Heavy Vehicle Operations-Restricted Access Vehicle System.
(e) recompense to Shires who have been forced to perform their own inspections of local road systems; (f) recompense to primary producers for any-and-all financial damage incurred through any potential illegality including, but not limited to - (i) the unconscionable removal of rights; (ii) the unfair and inequitable restraint of trade; and (iii) the non-performance of required duties by a Government Department - caused by the Minister and Main Roads through their imposition of the Heavy Vehicle Operations-Restricted Access Vehicle System.
(f) recompense to primary producers for any-and-all financial damage incurred through any potential illegality including, but not limited to - (i) the unconscionable removal of rights; (ii) the unfair and inequitable restraint of trade; and (iii) the non-performance of required duties by a Government Department - caused by the Minister and Main Roads through their imposition of the Heavy Vehicle Operations-Restricted Access Vehicle System.
(ii) the unfair and inequitable restraint of trade; and (iii) the non-performance of required duties by a Government Department -
(iii) the non-performance of required duties by a Government Department -
Having said this, the Route Assessment Guidelines which are used to determine whether access is permitted for RAVs are being reviewed and modified to allow improved access to low traffic volume farm access roads. Based on a risk management approach, the review has included an examination of conditions and restrictions suited to local road operation that can be applied to manage the safety risk and protect the infrastructure. The draft Guidelines were made available to stakeholders for comment, and those comments are now being considered. (b) Refer to the response to part (a) above. (c) Properties are not landlocked, and as stated in part (a), access for all has been considerably improved compared to previous years, and will continue to be improved under the revised Guidelines. (d) Main Roads manages the road network in partnership with Local Government, and while Main Roads has responsibility for permitting RAVs on the entire network, it is important that Local Government provides guidance with respect to the suitability of roads under their care and control. (e) Refer to the response to part (d) above. (f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
(b) Refer to the response to part (a) above. (c) Properties are not landlocked, and as stated in part (a), access for all has been considerably improved compared to previous years, and will continue to be improved under the revised Guidelines. (d) Main Roads manages the road network in partnership with Local Government, and while Main Roads has responsibility for permitting RAVs on the entire network, it is important that Local Government provides guidance with respect to the suitability of roads under their care and control. (e) Refer to the response to part (d) above. (f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
(c) Properties are not landlocked, and as stated in part (a), access for all has been considerably improved compared to previous years, and will continue to be improved under the revised Guidelines. (d) Main Roads manages the road network in partnership with Local Government, and while Main Roads has responsibility for permitting RAVs on the entire network, it is important that Local Government provides guidance with respect to the suitability of roads under their care and control. (e) Refer to the response to part (d) above. (f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
(d) Main Roads manages the road network in partnership with Local Government, and while Main Roads has responsibility for permitting RAVs on the entire network, it is important that Local Government provides guidance with respect to the suitability of roads under their care and control. (e) Refer to the response to part (d) above. (f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
(e) Refer to the response to part (d) above. (f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
(f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
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Answered
12 June 2007
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
34 days
(a) As I answered in Parliament on Tuesday 28 November 2006 to your previous Question on Notice 1603, farmers have available to them the same legal method of delivering grain as they have always had. That is, they can use "as of right" vehicles on any road, or they can use Restricted Access Vehicles (RAVs) where permitted. The change in the permit system to a network approach has considerably improved access for all, when compared to access under the previous approach.
Having said this, the Route Assessment Guidelines which are used to determine whether access is permitted for RAVs are being reviewed and modified to allow improved access to low traffic volume farm access roads. Based on a risk management approach, the review has included an examination of conditions and restrictions suited to local road operation that can be applied to manage the safety risk and protect the infrastructure. The draft Guidelines were made available to stakeholders for comment, and those comments are now being considered.
(b) Refer to the response to part (a) above.
(c) Properties are not landlocked, and as stated in part (a), access for all has been considerably improved compared to previous years, and will continue to be improved under the revised Guidelines.
(d) Main Roads manages the road network in partnership with Local Government, and while Main Roads has responsibility for permitting RAVs on the entire network, it is important that Local Government provides guidance with respect to the suitability of roads under their care and control.
(e) Refer to the response to part (d) above.
(f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
Having said this, the Route Assessment Guidelines which are used to determine whether access is permitted for RAVs are being reviewed and modified to allow improved access to low traffic volume farm access roads. Based on a risk management approach, the review has included an examination of conditions and restrictions suited to local road operation that can be applied to manage the safety risk and protect the infrastructure. The draft Guidelines were made available to stakeholders for comment, and those comments are now being considered.
(b) Refer to the response to part (a) above.
(c) Properties are not landlocked, and as stated in part (a), access for all has been considerably improved compared to previous years, and will continue to be improved under the revised Guidelines.
(d) Main Roads manages the road network in partnership with Local Government, and while Main Roads has responsibility for permitting RAVs on the entire network, it is important that Local Government provides guidance with respect to the suitability of roads under their care and control.
(e) Refer to the response to part (d) above.
(f) As stated in part (a), no rights have been removed, nor trade restrained, with access continuing to improve each year. Compensation cannot be justified for the loss of illegal activity.
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