Department of Transport (Western Australia)
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| Formed | 1 July 2009 |
| Preceding agencies |
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| Dissolved | 30 June 2025 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Western Australia |
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| Agency executive |
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| Website | transport.wa.gov.au |
The Department of Transport is a department of the Government of Western Australia that is responsible for implementing the state's vehicle licensing, maritime safety, taxi, ports, transport policies. It was formed on 1 July 2009.
It is one of three agencies reporting to the same Director General. The two other transport agencies are:
On 1 July 2009, the State Land Services and Pastoral Leases being transferred to the newly formed Department of Regional Development and Lands.
On 1 July 2025 it will be superseded by the Department of Transport & Infrastructure that will take on additional responsibilities from the Department of Finance and Department of Heath.[1]
Directors General
[edit]The head of the Department of Transport is the Director General, who is responsible to the Public Sector Commissioner and the Director General of the Department of the Premier & Cabinet.[2]
- Menno Henneveld (Acting) (1 July 2009 – 3 May 2010)
- Reece Waldock (3 May 2010 – 29 July 2016)
- Richard Sellers (29 July 2016 – March 2020)
References
[edit]- ^ Public Sector Reform March 2025 Government of Western Australia March 2025
- ^ Organisational structure, Government of Western Australia, 2009, archived from the original on 9 October 2009
External links
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