2016-02-23
MS DUNN: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development (for the Minister for Public Transport): In 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15, how many challenged ticket infringement notices were waived ('waived' not meaning the alleged offender was found not guilty of the offence, but that the amount due under the infringement was not enforced by the Infringement Court).
ANSWER:
On Friday 11 December 2015, the Andrews Labor Government announced that it would conduct a broad review into Victoria's ticketing enforcement regime to ensure it is equitable, effective and fair. The Review is being led by the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and. Resources and commenced in December 2015.
The Public Transport Ombudsman's recent Annual Report raises questions about the former Liberal Government's fare enforcement regime that require investigation. A comprehensive review of fare enforcement is also timely, given regulations covering many public transport offences are due to expire in around 6 months.
Q #1231