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WESTERN
AUSTRALIA implemented without costs at a time when many understand their business
NEWS much consultation or towns around WA have investments and the issues
consideration of all industry issues with unemployment they are facing.
stakeholders. and are struggling Regional Operators have
economically.
There has been much had to provide evidence
misinformation provided As the WA Government and historical documents
by On Demand Transport supports tourism via to prove the investments
to the Minister, the media discounted regional air fares they have made and any
and to Parliament which is and other incentives, when outstanding legacy debts
misleading. overseas passengers arrive they remain beholden
in regional WA there will be to. A few regional taxi
Regional operators no co-ordinated on demand businesses have already
are experiencing transport available. closed and many are feeling
markedly increased 2019.... the strain of the costs of
new reforms and the loss
business costs of their taxi plate assets.
under another In late August 2019 after a We sincerely hope Minister
new layer of group of regional operators Saffioti and her Ministerial
more complex protested and threatened a and departmental officers
hunger strike for a few days
regulations. at Parliament House, and a understand the torment for
Grievance was put forward operators and impact of loss
This whole process has which has seen the Minister of transport and jobs for
been unduly stressful, poorly for Transport finally agree many regional communities
managed and has targeted for her staff to undertake if these businesses and
regional small businesses interviews of a selection services close. Julie Murray
with extra layers of of regional operators to Business Manager
administrative red tape and Mandurah Taxis

Major Events in WA

Light the night

Elizabeth Quay
11 October

Thousands of people walk the streets carrying
coloured lanterns to support all Australians affected
by blood related cancers. Funds raised go towards
supporting families who are living with someone
with blood cancer and towards research of the blood
cancers. Run by the Leukaemia Foundation. Oktoberfest

Langley Park, Perth
12 October 2019

Have a good time celebrating great beer
with roving performances, sideshow in
alley ways, dodgeball arena and much,
much more.

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