❓ Hon Ed Dermer questions the Public Transport Authority's policy on filming and photography on its property, specifically regarding media access and public restrictions. The PTA clarifies media access and public photography rights, citing the Public Transport Authority Act 2003 as its authority.
AnsweredQoN 819Legislative Council
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I refer to the Public Transport Authority’s, ‘Filming on Public Transport Authority Property Policy’, and ask -
(1) Are media organisations able to contact the media coordinator at any time of the day and on weekends?
(2) Are members of the public prevented from taking photos for their private use at any Public Transport Authority facility?
(3) If yes to (2), why?
(4) Under what authority is the Public Transport Authority able to enforce this policy?
(1) Are media organisations able to contact the media coordinator at any time of the day and on weekends?
(2) Are members of the public prevented from taking photos for their private use at any Public Transport Authority facility?
(3) If yes to (2), why?
(4) Under what authority is the Public Transport Authority able to enforce this policy?
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Answered
13 August 2009
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
51 days
(1) Yes.
(2) No, however if a person is creating a nuisance or interfering with other passengers they will be questioned by a Public Transport Authority employee.
(3) Not Applicable.
(4) The
Public Transport Authority Act 2003.
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(2) No, however if a person is creating a nuisance or interfering with other passengers they will be questioned by a Public Transport Authority employee.
(3) Not Applicable.
(4) The
Public Transport Authority Act 2003.
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