Bills
Transport Legislation Amendment (Port Reforms and Other Matters) Bill 2022
Introduction and first reading
Ms HORNE (Williamstown—Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Fishing and Boating) (12:04): I move:
That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Transport Integration Act 2010, the Port Management Act 1995, the Marine Safety Act 2010, the Rail Management Act 1996, the Tourist and Heritage Railways Act 2010 and to make related amendments to other acts and for other purposes.
Motion agreed to.
Mr TILLEY (Benambra) (12:05): Could the minister provide a quick explanation of the bill, please.
Ms HORNE (Williamstown—Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Fishing and Boating) (12:05): Certainly. The bill implements the remaining parts of the government’s response to the Independent Reform of the Victorian Ports System; embedding the establishment of Ports Victoria in legislation; adapting the charter of Ports Victoria to implement specific recommendations; implementing the review recommendations in relation to local ports, the port development strategies and regulatory arrangements relating to harbourmasters, towage and pilotage; and changing the Port of Hastings Development Authority’s name and objectives to reflect its current role and likely future function to the Victorian ports system.
Ms Allan interjected.
Ms HORNE: It is right up your alley. It also makes improvements to transport restructuring, order provisions and other matters in the Transport Integration Act and other minor and technical amendments, including amendments to the Tourist and Heritage Railways Act.
Read first time.
Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.