📜 Government Railways (Access) Bill 1998
Referred to Standing Committee on Constitutional AffairsLC10 June 1998
The Government Railways (Access) Bill 1998 aims to promote competition in rail services by establishing a code for third-party access to government railways, designating a regulator, and specifying administrative arrangements for the Western Australian Government Railways Commission.
Impact
This bill affects rail operators, the Western Australian Government Railways Commission, and potentially businesses and consumers who rely on rail transport. It aims to foster competition and efficiency in the rail sector.
Key Changes
["Establishes a code governing access to government railways by non-Commission operators.", "Designates a regulator to oversee the implementation of the code.", "Specifies administrative arrangements for the Commission to ensure fair access."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC10 June 1998
Affected Sectors
transportpublic_sector
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