❓ Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson questions the government on ensuring companies using interstate-registered vehicles in WA contribute to the no-fault motor vehicle injury insurance scheme. The answer explains existing mechanisms and mutual recognition agreements.
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MOTOR VEHICLES — NO-FAULT INJURY INSURANCE
SCHEME
675. Hon AMBER-JADE SANDERSON to the
parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the state government's
policy on compulsory third party premiums that are paid by motorists on a per‑vehicle
basis.
(1) What
mechanisms has the state government put in place to prevent companies that use
vehicles registered in states other than Western Australia for WA-based
business or project work, from avoiding their rightful obligation to contribute
to the no-fault motor vehicle injury insurance scheme of $99 per vehicle?
(2) If no such
mechanism is in place, what action will the state government take to stop
companies from evading their rightful obligations to contribute to the levy?
SCHEME
675. Hon AMBER-JADE SANDERSON to the
parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the state government's
policy on compulsory third party premiums that are paid by motorists on a per‑vehicle
basis.
(1) What
mechanisms has the state government put in place to prevent companies that use
vehicles registered in states other than Western Australia for WA-based
business or project work, from avoiding their rightful obligation to contribute
to the no-fault motor vehicle injury insurance scheme of $99 per vehicle?
(2) If no such
mechanism is in place, what action will the state government take to stop
companies from evading their rightful obligations to contribute to the levy?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) Under the road laws of all Australian
jurisdictions, owners of vehicles are required to license them in the state or
territory where the vehicle is primarily kept, with all revenue remaining in
that state or territory. A licensing authority has the power to refuse to renew
a licence on the grounds that the vehicle is being garaged in another
jurisdiction.
Major injury insurance is compulsory at the time of vehicle licensing or
renewal in Western Australia and all other states and territories. From 1 July
2016, all states will have no-fault lifetime care schemes in place. If a person
is catastrophically injured in a crash after 1 July 2016, they will be provided
lifetime treatment, care and support irrespective of the location of the crash
and what jurisdiction the vehicle is registered in. For example, if a vehicle
registered in South Australia crashes in Western Australia causing a catastrophic
injury, the South Australian state insurer is liable for the lifetime care
costs.
In common with other states and territories, the Road Traffic (Vehicles)
Act 2012 recognises an interstate vehicle licence when the vehicle is being
used temporarily in Western Australia. Mutual recognition of vehicle licensing
affords productivity benefits. Vehicles must be licensed and insured for
compulsory third party and no-fault catastrophic injury cover for use on public
roads in all states and territories.
(2) Not applicable.
(1) Under the road laws of all Australian
jurisdictions, owners of vehicles are required to license them in the state or
territory where the vehicle is primarily kept, with all revenue remaining in
that state or territory. A licensing authority has the power to refuse to renew
a licence on the grounds that the vehicle is being garaged in another
jurisdiction.
Major injury insurance is compulsory at the time of vehicle licensing or
renewal in Western Australia and all other states and territories. From 1 July
2016, all states will have no-fault lifetime care schemes in place. If a person
is catastrophically injured in a crash after 1 July 2016, they will be provided
lifetime treatment, care and support irrespective of the location of the crash
and what jurisdiction the vehicle is registered in. For example, if a vehicle
registered in South Australia crashes in Western Australia causing a catastrophic
injury, the South Australian state insurer is liable for the lifetime care
costs.
In common with other states and territories, the Road Traffic (Vehicles)
Act 2012 recognises an interstate vehicle licence when the vehicle is being
used temporarily in Western Australia. Mutual recognition of vehicle licensing
affords productivity benefits. Vehicles must be licensed and insured for
compulsory third party and no-fault catastrophic injury cover for use on public
roads in all states and territories.
(2) Not applicable.
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