❓ Hon Steve Martin questions the Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport regarding the status of the Austroads review of the Recognised Country Scheme for overseas drivers licences and WA government's involvement.

I refer to changes to the recognition of overseas drivers licences coming for WA residents advertised on the Department of Transport website on 16 October 2025 (https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/changes-to-overseas-drivers-licences) due to Austroads ending the EDR category, and the review of the Recognised Country Scheme advertised on the Austroads website (https://austroads.gov.au/drivers-and-vehicles/overseas-drivers/overseas-driver-licensing-policy-review) with an "early 2026" finalisation date, and I ask:(a) what is the status of the review and the finalisation of the update framework;(b) what involvement has the WA government had in the review;(c) has the WA government offered a view in the review process on the need for changes to the Recognised Country Scheme or related matters, and if so, what views were offered;(d) in relation to (c), can the Minister please table the relevant letters or representations made or any other related materials; and(e) in relation to (b), which office or body within the DOTMI was responsible for this work and how FTEs are employed within that office? I refer to changes to the recognition of overseas drivers licences coming for WA residents advertised on the Department of Transport website on 16 October 2025 (https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/changes-to-overseas-drivers-licences) due to Austroads ending the EDR category, and the review of the Recognised Country Scheme advertised on the Austroads website (https://austroads.gov.au/drivers-and-vehicles/overseas-drivers/overseas-driver-licensing-policy-review) with an "early 2026" finalisation date, and I ask: (a) what is the status of the review and the finalisation of the update framework; (b) what involvement has the WA government had in the review; (c) has the WA government offered a view in the review process on the need for changes to the Recognised Country Scheme or related matters, and if so, what views were offered; (d) in relation to (c), can the Minister please table the relevant letters or representations made or any other related materials; and (e) in relation to (b), which office or body within the DOTMI was responsible for this work and how FTEs are employed within that office?