Victorian Numbered Acts

TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (TAXI SERVICES REFORM AND OTHER MATTERS) ACT 2011 (NO. 34 OF 2011) - SECT 109

For section 115F of the Transport Integration Act 2010 substitute —

        " 115F     Functions of Taxi Services Commission

    (1)     The functions of the Commission are—

        (a)     to develop and implement policies, strategies and performance measures—

              (i)     to improve the safety and security of the commercial passenger vehicle industry;

              (ii)     to promote competition and innovation in the commercial passenger vehicle industry;

              (iii)     to minimise any adverse environmental effects from the commercial passenger vehicle industry;

              (iv)     for the operation of commercial passenger vehicles;

        (b)     to provide licensing and accreditation services for the commercial passenger vehicle industry and related matters;

        (c)     to assist with monitoring and reporting to the Minister on whether the commercial passenger vehicle industry meets Government, contractual and community expectations and performance measures;

        (d)     to provide, or arrange for the provision and dissemination of, information to Victorians about the commercial passenger vehicle industry;

        (e)     to advise the Secretary in order to assist the Secretary in developing strategic policy and legislation in relation to the commercial passenger vehicle industry;

        (f)     to perform any other functions or duties conferred or imposed on the Commission by or under this Act or any other Act.

    (2)     The function conferred on the Commission by subsection (1)(e) does not include a function to develop strategic policy and legislation in relation to the commercial passenger vehicle industry.

    (3)     In performing the functions conferred on the Commission, the Commission must—

        (a)     collaborate and cooperate with the Secretary, the Secretary to the Department of Justice, the Chief Commissioner of Police, the Roads Corporation, the Director of Public Transport and municipal councils; and

        (b)     where relevant, engage with stakeholders so as to ensure better outcomes for all Victorians; and

        (c)     conduct research and collect information relating to the performance of the functions and operation of the commercial passenger vehicle industry so as to enable the Commission to meet the primary object of the Commission; and

        (d)     efficiently deal with, or make arrangements for dealing with, any complaints relating to the performance of its functions.".