❓ Hon. Ljiljanna Ravlich questions the Minister for Training and Workforce Development regarding Swan Taxis' refusal to accept nationally accredited taxi driver training, alleging potential competition law breaches and conflicts of interest. The Minister declined to investigate, referring the matter to the Minister for Transport.
AnsweredQoN 3803Legislative Council
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I refer to Nationally Accredited taxi driver training courses, and I ask -
(1) Will the Minister investigate the circumstances of successful completion of Nationally Accredited taxi driving courses not being accepted by Swan Taxis and take the appropriate action, particularly as this stance could be an offence under competition law?
(2) Will the Minister investigate whether there is a conflict of interest as, in this instance it appears that the employer is demanding a qualification that is only recognised if undertaken through their own registered training provider?
(3) If yes to (1) and (2), will the Minister report on the outcome of these investigations?
(1) Will the Minister investigate the circumstances of successful completion of Nationally Accredited taxi driving courses not being accepted by Swan Taxis and take the appropriate action, particularly as this stance could be an offence under competition law?
(2) Will the Minister investigate whether there is a conflict of interest as, in this instance it appears that the employer is demanding a qualification that is only recognised if undertaken through their own registered training provider?
(3) If yes to (1) and (2), will the Minister report on the outcome of these investigations?
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Answered
17 May 2011
Responded by
Minister for Training and Workforce Development
Response time
42 days
1. No - this matter has been referred to the Minister for Transport who has jurisdiction over the
Taxi Act 1994
2. No - see response to Question 1.
3. Not applicable.
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Taxi Act 1994
2. No - see response to Question 1.
3. Not applicable.
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