Operational Objectives for the Transport Asset Holding Entity of New South Wales
Transport Administration Amendment (TAHE) Bill 2023
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Topics
community interests environmental protection public transport regional development sustainable development transport infrastructure
Introduced by: The Hon John Graham MLC (ALP); Jo Haylen MP (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Natalie Ward LIB
“I thank the Treasurer for his comments. I lead for the Opposition in debate on the Transport Administration Amendment (TAHE) Bill 2023. It comes as no surprise to the Opposition that the approach by the Government is to minimise and change TAHE for its own purposes. The Opposition does not support the reduction of commercial returns in such an entity.”
Abigail Boyd GRN
“On behalf of The Greens, I indicate our enthusiastic support for the Transport Administration Amendment (TAHE) Bill 2023. It is extraordinary that in 2023, in one of the richest places in the world, we are having an argument—well, not an argument but a civilised discussion at this hour—about whether public transport systems should be run primarily for safety or for profit.”
Daniel Mookhey ALP
“There I was generously sparing the House my wisdom on TAHE until I was provoked by the barbs and fighting words from the Hon. Natalie Ward. Nevertheless, I resist the provocation and simply thank her for her contribution. I thank Ms Abigail Boyd, who has been along the entire journey with many of us in the House as we have gone about repairing TAHE.”
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Second Reading Speech, Transport Administration Amendment (TAHE) Bill 2023
Ms JO HAYLEN, Minister for Transport — 2023-11-21
The purpose of the Transport Administration Amendment (TAHE) Bill 2023 is to make it clear that the principal objective of the Transport Asset Holding Entity of New South Wales, also known as TAHE, is to undertake its activities in a safe and reliable manner. With the bill, the Government ensures that TAHE will focus on maximising the safety and reliability of its transport assets, rather than maximising commercial returns. The bill marks the beginning of the end of the billions of dollars of intra-government transactions, which were required under the previous operating model.