❓ Hon Murray Criddle asks about the role of commercial auditors in heavy haulage accreditation and roadside checks. Hon Graham Giffard clarifies Main Roads' final authority and the scope of roadside inspections.
AnsweredQoN 309Legislative Council
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(1) If commercial companies are appointed to audit heavy haulage transport units, are they the final arbiter of those regulations? (2) Will only one criterion be recognised by heavy haulage transport officers performing roadside checks? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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(1) No. Accreditation auditors will audit management systems and compliance with these systems to ensure that they reach the standards set by Main Roads. Main Roads has the final decision regarding acceptance into accreditation. A grievance appeals process has been established to deal with disputed decisions. (2) No. Main Roads transport inspectors will check for accreditation stickers on prime movers and trailers. If no stickers are evident, they will seek other evidence, such as a letter of accreditation, and will check the lists of accredited vehicles. Inspectors can contact Main Roads by telephone to confirm whether a vehicle is accredited. Inspectors will also check for compliance with other regulations in addition to accreditation. There is no distinction between the treatment of accredited and non-accredited vehicles regarding general rules and regulations.
(2) Will only one criterion be recognised by heavy haulage transport officers performing roadside checks? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) No. Accreditation auditors will audit management systems and compliance with these systems to ensure that they reach the standards set by Main Roads. Main Roads has the final decision regarding acceptance into accreditation. A grievance appeals process has been established to deal with disputed decisions. (2) No. Main Roads transport inspectors will check for accreditation stickers on prime movers and trailers. If no stickers are evident, they will seek other evidence, such as a letter of accreditation, and will check the lists of accredited vehicles. Inspectors can contact Main Roads by telephone to confirm whether a vehicle is accredited. Inspectors will also check for compliance with other regulations in addition to accreditation. There is no distinction between the treatment of accredited and non-accredited vehicles regarding general rules and regulations.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) No. Accreditation auditors will audit management systems and compliance with these systems to ensure that they reach the standards set by Main Roads. Main Roads has the final decision regarding acceptance into accreditation. A grievance appeals process has been established to deal with disputed decisions. (2) No. Main Roads transport inspectors will check for accreditation stickers on prime movers and trailers. If no stickers are evident, they will seek other evidence, such as a letter of accreditation, and will check the lists of accredited vehicles. Inspectors can contact Main Roads by telephone to confirm whether a vehicle is accredited. Inspectors will also check for compliance with other regulations in addition to accreditation. There is no distinction between the treatment of accredited and non-accredited vehicles regarding general rules and regulations.
(1) No. Accreditation auditors will audit management systems and compliance with these systems to ensure that they reach the standards set by Main Roads. Main Roads has the final decision regarding acceptance into accreditation. A grievance appeals process has been established to deal with disputed decisions. (2) No. Main Roads transport inspectors will check for accreditation stickers on prime movers and trailers. If no stickers are evident, they will seek other evidence, such as a letter of accreditation, and will check the lists of accredited vehicles. Inspectors can contact Main Roads by telephone to confirm whether a vehicle is accredited. Inspectors will also check for compliance with other regulations in addition to accreditation. There is no distinction between the treatment of accredited and non-accredited vehicles regarding general rules and regulations.
(2) No. Main Roads transport inspectors will check for accreditation stickers on prime movers and trailers. If no stickers are evident, they will seek other evidence, such as a letter of accreditation, and will check the lists of accredited vehicles. Inspectors can contact Main Roads by telephone to confirm whether a vehicle is accredited. Inspectors will also check for compliance with other regulations in addition to accreditation. There is no distinction between the treatment of accredited and non-accredited vehicles regarding general rules and regulations.
(2) Will only one criterion be recognised by heavy haulage transport officers performing roadside checks? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) No. Accreditation auditors will audit management systems and compliance with these systems to ensure that they reach the standards set by Main Roads. Main Roads has the final decision regarding acceptance into accreditation. A grievance appeals process has been established to deal with disputed decisions. (2) No. Main Roads transport inspectors will check for accreditation stickers on prime movers and trailers. If no stickers are evident, they will seek other evidence, such as a letter of accreditation, and will check the lists of accredited vehicles. Inspectors can contact Main Roads by telephone to confirm whether a vehicle is accredited. Inspectors will also check for compliance with other regulations in addition to accreditation. There is no distinction between the treatment of accredited and non-accredited vehicles regarding general rules and regulations.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) No. Accreditation auditors will audit management systems and compliance with these systems to ensure that they reach the standards set by Main Roads. Main Roads has the final decision regarding acceptance into accreditation. A grievance appeals process has been established to deal with disputed decisions. (2) No. Main Roads transport inspectors will check for accreditation stickers on prime movers and trailers. If no stickers are evident, they will seek other evidence, such as a letter of accreditation, and will check the lists of accredited vehicles. Inspectors can contact Main Roads by telephone to confirm whether a vehicle is accredited. Inspectors will also check for compliance with other regulations in addition to accreditation. There is no distinction between the treatment of accredited and non-accredited vehicles regarding general rules and regulations.
(1) No. Accreditation auditors will audit management systems and compliance with these systems to ensure that they reach the standards set by Main Roads. Main Roads has the final decision regarding acceptance into accreditation. A grievance appeals process has been established to deal with disputed decisions. (2) No. Main Roads transport inspectors will check for accreditation stickers on prime movers and trailers. If no stickers are evident, they will seek other evidence, such as a letter of accreditation, and will check the lists of accredited vehicles. Inspectors can contact Main Roads by telephone to confirm whether a vehicle is accredited. Inspectors will also check for compliance with other regulations in addition to accreditation. There is no distinction between the treatment of accredited and non-accredited vehicles regarding general rules and regulations.
(2) No. Main Roads transport inspectors will check for accreditation stickers on prime movers and trailers. If no stickers are evident, they will seek other evidence, such as a letter of accreditation, and will check the lists of accredited vehicles. Inspectors can contact Main Roads by telephone to confirm whether a vehicle is accredited. Inspectors will also check for compliance with other regulations in addition to accreditation. There is no distinction between the treatment of accredited and non-accredited vehicles regarding general rules and regulations.
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