New Functions for Transport for NSW to Promote Active Transport
Transport Administration Amendment Bill 2024
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
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 lead for the Opposition in debate on the Transport Administration Amendment Bill 2024. I thank the Treasurer for resisting the temptation to outline what he ultimately outlined. I acknowledge the Minister’s office, in particular Minister Jo Haylen’s deputy chief of staff, Matt, and policy adviser, Helen, for their professionalism and their support in briefing the Opposition on the bill.”
Abigail Boyd GRN
“I contribute to debate on the Transport Administration Amendment Bill 2024 on behalf of The Greens as our Treasury spokesperson and as a long-term follower of the Transport Asset Holding Entity [TAHE] of NSW saga.”
Anthony D'Adam ALP
“I am pleased to speak in support of the Transport Administration Amendment Bill 2024. Importantly, the bill will incorporate active transport and the improvement of the activation of public spaces as functions and objectives of Transport for NSW. Active transport involves walking, cycling and other physical modes of travel to work, school or other destinations.”
Cameron Murphy ALP
“I speak in support of the Transport Administration Amendment Bill 2024. The bill supports the continued improvement of transport in New South Wales. It starts with reforms to the way that publicly owned rail assets are managed to improve the reliability and resilience of the rail network for our passengers and freight customers.”
Daniel Mookhey ALP
“I thank members for their contributions to debate on the Transport Administration Amendment Bill 2024, including the Hon. Natalie Ward, Ms Abigail Boyd, the Hon. Anthony D’Adam and the Hon. Cameron Murphy. It was a fine debate. I look forward to the bill progressing through its next stages at an appropriate time.”
News articles and press releases
Transport Administration Amendment Bill 2024
Ms JO HAYLEN, Minister for Transport — 2024-06-04
The bill amends the Transport Administration Act 1988 to deliver on the Government’s commitment to transform the Transport Asset Holding Entity and also to reinforce Transport for NSW’s role as the lead agency for delivering the Government’s vision for mode shift to active transport. The bill will convert the Transport Asset Holding Entity of New South Wales, known as TAHE, from a State-owned corporation to a new New South Wales Government agency called the Transport Asset Manager of New South Wales, or TAM. The Transport Asset Manager will replace TAHE as the owner of the New South Wales rail asset portfolio.