Annual Report 2008-2009 - Department of Transport

DPI Annual Report 2008-09
Our Purpose
The Department plans, regulates and manages land and transport systems
and services for a growing and vibrant State.
Our Vision
Integrated planning and infrastructure to enrich and sustain the wellbeing
of Western Australians.
Our Services
The Department benefits the community in many ways through planning
and regulation of transport systems, licensing services, land accessibility
planning, tenure and development and the development of integrated land
and transport policy.
Our Goals
We will be known for our positive engagement with stakeholders and
customers as we:
• Provide innovative, timely and well-planned solutions for:
• land-use, transport and infrastructure delivery; and
• an accessible, safe and well-regulated transport system
• Manage growth to achieve beneficial economic, social and
environmental outcomes.
Our Outcomes
An accessible and safe transport system
Road users that meet established vehicle standards and driver competencies
Accessibility to serviced land and infrastructure
Integration of land and transport systems that facilitates economic
development.
Our Values
Teamwork
We work together in the spirit of cooperation.
Respect
We welcome and accept differences and commonalities.
Passion
We embrace work with enthusiasm and energy.
Learning and innovation
We grow and seek better solutions.
Commitment and pride
We strive to excellence and do our best.
Honesty and integrity
We act ethically and fairly.
Leadership
We inspire and guide others.
Understanding
We listen and respond appropriately.

OVERVIEW OF AGENCY
Statement of Compliance with the Financial Management Act 2006 2
Message from the Director General 3
Executive Summary 4
Financial Summary 8
Operational Structure 10
Organisational Chart 11
Legislation Priorities 12
Performance Management Framework 13
AGENCY PERFORMANCE - REPORT ON OPERATIONS 14
Goal 1: Outcomes Based Service Delivery 15
Goal 2: State Building - Major Projects 39
SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AND TRENDS 58
DISCLOSURES AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Government Policy Requirements 60
Corruption Prevention 60
Substantive Equality 60
Occupational Safety and Health, Injury Management 62
Internal Audit Reviews 64
Risk Management 65
Freedom of Information 65
Printed on 100% Recycled Paper
Contents
Other Legal Requirements 69
Advertising 69
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Outcomes 70
Compliance with Public Sector Standards and Ethical Codes 73
Recordkeeping 74
Information Systems 75
Reconciliation Action Plan 75
Governance Disclosures 76
Ministerial Directives 76
Financial Disclosures 76
Pricing Policies of Services Provided 76
Major Capital Projects 76
Employment and Industrial Relations 77
Staffing Policy Recruitment 77
Workers Compensation 79
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Auditor General Independent Audit Opinion 81
Certification of Financial Statements 82
Financial Statements 83
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Certification of Key Performance Indicators 145
Key Performance Indicators 146
OFFICE LOCATIONS 180
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Statement of Compliance with the Financial Management Act 2006
For the year ended 30 June 2009
To the Minister for Planning, Minister for Transport, Minister for Regional Development and Lands,
Hon John Day MLA / Hon Simon O’Brien MLC / Hon Brendon Grylls MLA
In accordance with section 61 of the Financial Management Act 2006, I hereby submit for your information and presentation to
Parliament the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s annual report for the financial year ended 30 June 2009.
The report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006 and fulfils the
Department’s reporting obligations under the Public Sector Management Act 1994, the Disability Services Act 1993 and the
Electoral Act 1907.
Eric Lumsden PSM
Director General
Department for Planning and Infrastructure
10 September 2009

Message From The Director General
The last 12 months have been an extraordinary period of change.
Many factors both local and international have directly impacted on the day
to day operations and future direction of the Department for Planning and
Infrastructure.
Impacts of the global financial crisis and subsequent economic downturn
created a challenging environment with consequences that included rising
unemployment and declining budgets. This is in stark contrast from the
resources boom experienced in previous years.
In response to these testing circumstances, the State Government
introduced a 3% efficiency goal, which motivated further efficiencies within
the Department and across Government.
In addition to implementing efficiencies, existing and planned departmental
projects were also reprioritised in preparation for the imminent reduction in
the State Government budget, which presented fresh challenges associated
with the delivery of essential projects.
Coinciding with the changing financial environment, a State election was
held and after polling day on the 6th September last year; a change of State
Government was announced.
As a result of a new Ministry and new State Government priorities, on the
8th April this year the Premier Colin Barnett announced the Department for
Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) would be restructured.
The purpose of the restructure was to allow the State’s Planning and State’s
Transport tasks to be given a stronger and more specific focus.
In the months that followed the announcement; a great deal of work occurred
and I would like to thank all of the teams within DPI who were so dedicated
to ensuring all operational arrangements were in place for 1 July 2009 as
requested by the Premier.
I would also like to acknowledge the Acting Director General for Transport,
Menno Henneveld for his cooperation when working through this complex
process.
These new arrangements will now enable the Department of Planning to
concentrate solely on strategic planning and integrated land use planning
across the State.
Additionally the Department of Transport will focus on strategic transport
planning and policy across the range of public and commercial transport
systems that service the State, including the operational transport functions.
On an operational note, July 2008 marked the identification that an error had
occurred relating to the release of vehicle licensing information to Wilson
Parking and Westralia Airports Corporation. The discovery of this error was
swiftly followed by a comprehensive investigation, followed by the results
being tabled in parliament on 10 December 2008.
This incident was incredibly challenging however it provided the opportunity
to review and improve all protocols and processes’ relating to the delivery of
licensing services and a marked improvement has now been achieved.
As you will see when reading the Report on Operations, throughout the
2008-09 financial year the DPI delivered many valuable initiatives that will be
enjoyed by the people living or visiting the State now and in the years ahead.
I am very proud and appreciative of all the hard work, commitment and
contributions made by everyone within the Department and this report helps
to showcase their dedication.
I look forward to embracing the exciting times that lie ahead while leading
the new Department in the development of planning solutions that best
meet the needs of all Western Australians now and in the decades to come.
Eric Lumsden PSM
Director General
Department for Planning and Infrastructure
10 September 2009
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Executive Summary
The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is responsible for what is
arguably the most diverse range of activities in State Government.
This diversity presents the Department with the opportunity to enhance the
quality of life for every household and person in the State.
Since the Department’s creation in 2001 it has faced many challenges.
At first the challenges related to the State’s resources boom, which saw
unprecedented growth in the State’s population resulting in huge demand
on the State’s services and infrastructure.
On the other hand, in the 2008-09 financial year the circumstances changed
dramatically as a consequence of the global economic crisis.
This report highlights the Department’s achievements while operating in
this changing financial environment with reduced resources yet a continued
growth in demand for services.
The detailed Report on Operations section of this document expands on
the great diversity of the Department’s activities while relating them to the
relevant new State Government goals.
In this summary you will gain a snapshot of some of the Department’s key
achievements during 2008-09 financial year.
The Department processed 6718 separate land transactions that generated
$33.418 million from administered land sales and $11.448 million from
rental fees associated with land and sea/river bed leases.
Over the last 12 months the State Land Services Business Unit transferred
land totalling almost $3.399 million in line with Government agreements.
The Department worked with Carnegie Corporation to successfully issue a
licence to the Corporation for over 30,147 hectares of the Albany coastline
allowing the establishment of the CETO wave energy project.
In addition associated land policy was developed to address the growing
need for State land by renewable energy organisations.
A bulletin for the Estimated Resident Population was developed and
published; this work is continuing in relation to new population projections
for all local government areas and completion is scheduled for 2009–10.
An Industrial Land Strategy has been developed over the year and is due for
completion in July 2009. It represents investigation of past and future trends
for demand and supply of industrial land in the Perth Metropolitan and Peel
regions and identifies potential land to meet the forecast demand.

The Department commenced work on the social impact assessment for
the Kimberley LNG precinct, which is required as a component of the
environmental approvals for the precinct.
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) assists, stimulates and facilitates
the development and revitalisation of rail station centres and surrounding
precincts. In 2008-09 TOD related activities included precinct studies at
Stirling, Canning Bridge, Murdoch and Ashfield stations.
In the last 12 months industry applied for the construction of 26,119
residential lots, 22,772 of these lots were granted conditional approval.
Industry returned to the Department for final approval on 12,179 constructed
lots taking the total at the end of June this year to 73,408 lots with conditional
approval. This supply will continue to be monitored to ensure demand can
be met.
Coastwest grant agreements were put in place and staged funding
commenced for successful projects announced in June 2008. Fifteen grant
projects from previous rounds were completed and acquitted. In June this
year 26 projects were allocated Coastwest grants totalling around $639,000.
The largest grant will fund the protection of the Leschenault Peninsula
Conservation Park.
In 2008–09 the Department, in conjunction with the industry and railway
operators, determined the infrastructure and operational costs to reestablish
a rail freight service to transport plantation logs between North
Greenbushes and the Port of Bunbury. The Government subsequently
committed $19.45 million for the substantial upgrade.
The Rail Safety Business Unit also worked closely with industry and took the
total of accredited rail transport operators in Western Australia to 26.
Executive Summary
This year, the Department released broad-hectare sites totalling over 50
hectares for residential developments in Broome, Karratha, Kulin, Newman,
Port Hedland, South Hedland and Tom Price as well as light industrial land
at Karratha.
The Pastoral Lands Board governance review was completed during 2008-
09 reinforcing the significance and role of the board. In addition a great
deal of preparatory work has occurred in relation to the 2015 pastoral lease
renewals and this will continue in the coming year to ensure the project
stays on schedule.
The Department’s aviation team completed an intrastate aviation review
and the results were presented to the Minister. The team also managed the
2008-09 Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS) funding round and
awarded 20 regional communities grants totalling more than $2 million.
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Executive Summary
Passenger Services in their capacity as taxi industry regulator recarried out
1565 Taxi Driver Registration tests during 2008-09 which is an increase of
555 from the previous year. New and existing drivers transported more than
11 million passengers in the last 12 months.
Driver safety became a focus for the industry resulting in an awareness
campaign being developed to help reduce anti social behaviour towards taxi
drivers. Further initiatives have been developed that will improve driver and
passenger safety including the Secure Taxi Rank Extension Trial.
Hillarys Boat Harbour was one of four finalists at the Marine Industry
Association’s 2009 Australian Marina of the Year awards held in Surfers
Paradise in May 2009 and received an Award of Excellence.
The Department awarded a contract for the construction of 43 new pens at
Hillarys to help with increasing demand and 65 new pens were constructed
at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.
Woodman Point became the largest boat launching facility in WA with a total
of eight public boat ramps.
Greater awareness of marine safety in WA was achieved with 24,600
Recreational Skippers Tickets (RST) being granted over the year taking the
total to 124,000.
Regional Services provide the whole array of departmental services to
regional WA communities, via their “one-stop shops” based in Albany,
Broome, Bunbury, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Karratha.
Through the Licensing Business Unit, the Department is one of the
highest contributors to Western Australia’s revenue base, providing funds
for valuable community services. In 2008–09, the Department’s Licensing
Business Unit collected over $1.465 billion in revenue.
Practical Driver Assessments totalled 127,800 for the year and the number
of vehicle licences issued increased to more than 2.3 million.
Licensing was faced with managing the events that followed personal
licensing information being released to Wilson Parking and Westralia
Airports Corporation.

Following the discovery of this error in July 2008, a comprehensive
investigation was carried out. Subsequently, a report on the outcomes from
the investigation was tabled in Parliament on the 9 December 2008.
34 recommendations for improvements of the controls surrounding
information released by the DPI’s Licensing Business Unit were accepted
and implemented by the business unit over the following months.
The whole incident acted as a catalyst for change within the business unit
and significant improvements to operational process and protocols have
been implemented and will continue to evolve.
All of these outcomes occurred in addition to the Premier, Colin Barnett’s
announcement on 8 April 2009 that there would be a restructure of the
Department for Planning and Infrastructure into the Department of Planning.
This involved all transport functions within DPI being transferred to the
newly created Department of Transport.
State Land Services and the Pastoral Lands Business Unit were transferred
to the Department of Regional Development and Lands.
Set up work was completed on schedule allowing all new arrangements to
be in place on 1 July 2009. The cooperation of all parties involved led to the
success of this transition.
These changes present a great opportunity for all the Departments involved
to have a stronger focus on important areas within State Government.
For more information relating to these changes please visit:-
www.planning.wa.gov.au
www.transport.wa.gov.au
www.rdl.wa.gov.au
Executive Summary
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Financial Summary
In 2008-09, the Department recorded a net cost of services
totalling $185.07 million. Expenditure on ordinary activities
totalled $336.76 million.
The Department provided a highly diverse range of products and services
to its numerous stakeholders, clients and customers, including:
• Transport system planning and regulation;
• Motor vehicle registration and driver licensing;
• Land accessibility planning, tenure and policy development; and
• Integrated land and transport policy development.
39,157
61,014
54,289
3,886
58,476
119,934
Expenditure by
Key Activities ($)
Transport system planning and
regulation
Motor vehicle registration and driver
licensing
Land accessibility planning, tenure
and policy development
Integrated land and transport policy
development
Grants and subsidies
Other activities
As the graph illustrates, the major expense categories were:
• Employee expenses (43.1%)
• Supplies and services (29.9%)
• Grants and subsidies (18.1%)
13,944
12,076
0
61,014
100,655
55
3,886 Operating Expenses
by Category ($)
145,126
Employee expenses
Supplies and services
Depreciation and amortisation
expense
Finance costs
Accommodation expenses
Grants and subsidies
Loss on disposal of Non-current
Assets
Other expenses from ordinary
activities

Operating revenues of $151.69 million were raised in 2008-09. The revenue
was derived from a range of services including:
• boat registrations;
• small boat harbour fees;
• motor vehicle and driver licenses;
• Perth parking fees; and
• services to the Western Australian Planning Commission and the
Insurance Commission of Western Australia.
The accompanying chart shows the distribution by the main revenue
categories.
51,982
13,171
947
85,587
Income by Category ($)
User charges and fees
Sales
Grants and subsidies
Other revenues
Financial Summary
The Department managed a diverse asset base totalling $388.71 million in
the provision of services.
The accompanying chart shows the distribution by asset class.
219,724
5,963
119,811
25,343
17,866
Assets under
Management ($)
Property and Equipment
Infrastructure
Intangible Assets
Construction in Progress
Land and Buildings
The Department’s equity at 30 June 2009 was $522.93 million, being an
increase of $39.42 million. The increase is linked primarily to gains in
respect of asset revaluations of $25.43million and contributions of $4.06
million from the Government for funding capital expenditure during the
year, and an increase in the accumulated surplus of $9.93 million.
Funding for the operations of the Department was sourced from Revenues
from Government of $195 million (primarily appropriations $194.49 million)
and Retained Revenues of $151.67 million (as shown above under Income
by Category).
The Department also administered functions on behalf of the Department of
Treasury and Finance and other Government agencies. The Administered
revenue from these functions totalled $1,473 million in 2008-09.
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Operational Structure
Roles and responsibilities
The Department for Planning and Infrastructure was created on 1 July
2001 with the merger of the former Ministry for Planning and Department
of Transport. The Office of Road Safety moved to the Department of the
Premier and Cabinet on 1 July 2002.
As at 1 July 2003, the management of Crown land in Western Australia,
including pastoral leases moved from the Department of Land Administration
to this Department. School Bus Services and Transperth moved to the new
Public Transport Authority.
The Department was created under the Public Sector Management Act 1994
to assist the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure to administer those
statutes that provide the legislative framework for integrated transport and
Planning for Western Australia.
The framework of accountability in government requires that the Director
General is primarily accountable to the Minister for the Department’s
activities and, through the Minister, to the Parliament. The Director General:
• advises the Minister on portfolio issues, operating and financial
performance, and any development that is likely to seriously affect the
Department’s operations;
• sets, monitors and reviews the directions of the Department;
• ensures that the Department’s objectives and goals are achieved;
• works collaboratively with other portfolio agencies and the private
sector;
• monitors the performance of the organisation; and
• adopts sound management practice consistent with Public Sector
requirements.
The Director General is responsible for the governance of the Department
under a number of Acts. The most significant of these are:
• Financial Management Act 2006;
• Public Sector Management Act 1994;
• Equal Opportunity Act 1984;
• Freedom of Information Act 1992;
• Library Board of WA Act 1951;
• State Trading Concerns Act 1916; and
• State Records Act 2000.
The Executive Management Committee is made up of the Director General,
the Deputy Director General and two Assistant Directors General. This
committee:
• sets, monitors and reviews the direction of the Department;
• works collaboratively with portfolio agencies;
• determines priorities for funding;
• establishes and implements corporate policies;
• monitors performance;
• models desired values and behaviours; and
• complies with relevant government directives, guidelines and legislation.
Deliberations of meetings are recorded permanently and the content of the
proceedings is communicated effectively to all staff on a regular basis.
Following the election in September 2008, a new Minister for Transport,
Minister for Planning and Minister for Regional Development and Lands
have been appointed, and the Department has since been reporting to all
three ministers.

L E G E N D
Policy Group
State & Regional Policy
Executive Director
Anne Hill
Urban Policy
Executive Director
Bruce Macdonnell
Transport Industry
Executive Director
John Fischer
Statutory Planning
Executive Director
Mike Allen
Strategic Policy & Management
Executive Director
Robyn Barrow
First Tier
Second Tier
Third Tier
* Western Australian Planning
Commission
Strategic Corporate Support
Executive Director
Michael D’Souza
Executive Support
Victoria Nicholls
Chief Human Resource Officer
John Mercadante
Chief Information Officer
Pat Philips
Director Legislative & Legal
Services
Lyn Magro
Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Kirk
Manager Business Analysis &
Planning
Frances Martino
Manager
Business Services & Special
Projects
David Delaney
Manager
Corporate Procurement
Craig Shepherd
Manager
Lease Management
Martin Morgan
Director General of DPI
Eric Lumsden
Operations Division
Assistant Director General
Athol Jamieson
Executive Support
Hannah Joy
General Manager
Licensing
Alastair Bryant
General Manager
Passenger Services
Peter Ryan
General Manager
Marine Safety
David Harrod
General Manager
Rail Safety
Rob Burrows
General Manager
State Land Services
Ron Pumphrey
General Manager
Pastoral Land
Nevin Wittber
General Manager
Coastal Infrastructure
Steve Jenkins
General Manager
Regional Services
Peter Ollerenshaw
Director Business Management
Mike Brown
WAPC * Services
Business Unit
General Manager
Anthony Evans
Manager WAPC Property
Management Services
Tim Hillyard
Manager Whiteman Park
Steven Lowe
Manager WAPC Financial
Services
Ian Wilson
Manager WAPC
Communication Services
Natasha Farrell
Manager WAPC Secretariat
Brad Sillence
Operational Structure
Office of the Director General
Executive Officer
Metelda Perera
Ministerial & Parliamentary
Services
Director
Janice Robinson
Communications
Manager
Peter Flynn
Internal Audit
Manager
Colleen Kelly
Special Projects
Executive Planner
Charles Johnson
The Policy Group is responsible for land and transport planning, statutory
and strategic advice, infrastructure planning, and policy guidance on urban
and regional development.
The Operations Division is comprised of eight semi-autonomous business
units - Marine Safety, Passenger Services, Licensing, Rail Safety, Pastoral
Lands, State Lands Services, Regional Services and Coastal Infrastructure.
The Strategic Corporate Support Division provides the Department with a
full suite of business management services including finance, analysis and
planning, human resources, information services and technology, legislative
and legal, communications, and internal audit.
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Legislation priorities
During 2008–09, the Department for Planning
and Infrastructure administered the following
Acts:
Air Navigation Act 1937
Albany Lot 184 (Validation of Title) Act 1956
Anglican Church of Australia Diocesan Trustees and
Lands Act 1918
Anglican Church of Australia Lands Vesting Act 1892
Anglican Church of Australia School Lands Act 1896
Armadale Redevelopment Act 2001
Cambridge Endowment Lands Act 1920
Canning Lands Revestment Act 1954
Caves House Disposal Act 1965
Chevron-Hilton Hotel Agreement Act 1960
City of Perth (Lathlain Park Reserves) Act 1950
City of Perth (Leederville Park Lands) Act 1950
Civil Aviation (Carriers’ Liability) Act 1961
College Street Closure Act 1958
Damage by Aircraft Act 1964
East Carey Park Land Vesting Act 1957
East Perth Redevelopment Act 1991
Fitzgerald Street Bus Bridge Act 1991
Forrest Place and City Station Development Act 1985
Fremantle City Council Lands Act 1929
Fremantle Endowment Lands Act 1929
Fremantle Reserves Surrender Act 1912
Geraldton Agricultural and Horticultural Society’s Land
Act 1914
Geraldton Sailors and Soldiers’ Memorial Institute
Lands Vesting Act 1933
Harbours and Jetties Act 1928
Hope Valley-Wattleup Redevelopment Act 2000
Jennacubbine Sports Council (Incorporated) Act 1965
Jetties Act 1926
Land Administration Act 1997
Lights (Navigation Protection) Act 1938
Marine and Harbours Act 1981
Marine Navigational Aids Act 1973
Maritime Fees and Charges (Taxing) Act 1999
Midland Redevelopment Act 1999
Native Mission Stations Act 1923
Parks and Reserves Act 1895
Perry Lakes Redevelopment Act 2005
Perth Parking Management (Taxing) Act 1999
Perth Parking Management Act 1999
Perth Town Hall Act 1950
Perth Town Hall Agreement Act 1953
Pilots’ Limitation of Liability Act 1962
Planning and Development Act 2005
Planning and Development (Consequential and
Transitional Provisions) Act 2005
Pollution of Waters By Oil and Noxious Substances
Act 1987
Port Authorities Act 1999
Port Kennedy Development Agreement Act 1992
Rail Safety Act 1998
Railway and Port(The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd)
Agreement Act 2004
Railway Discontinuance (No2) Act 2006
Railway Discontinuance Act 2006
Reserves Acts (various)
Resumption Variation (Boulder-Kambalda Road)
Act 1973
Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ Imperial League of
Australia, WA. Branch, Incorporated, Headquarters
Building Act 1933
Road Closure Act 1969
Road Traffic Act 1974
Road Traffic Amendment (Vehicle Licensing) (Taxing)
Act 2001
Roman Catholic New Norcia Church Property
Act 1929
Sea Carriage of Goods Act 1909
Shipping and Pilotage Act 1967
Special Lease (Gypsum) Act 1918
Special Lease (Lake Clifton) Act 1916
Special Lease (Stirling Estate) Act 1916
Special Lease Enabling Act 1914
Subiaco Redevelopment Act 1994
Swan Valley Planning Act 1995
War Service Land Settlement Scheme Act 1954
Western Australian Marine Act 1982
Western Australian Marine (Sea Dumping) Act 1981
Wire and Wire Netting Act 1926
The Department advises
on the administration of
the Eastern Goldfields
Transport Act and
generally on legislation
covering governmentowned
transport agencies.
The Motor Vehicle
Drivers Instructors’
Act 1963 is also
administered by the
Department.

Performance Management Framework
In September 2006, the Government of Western Australia released Better
Planning: Better Futures – A Framework for the Strategic Management
of the Western Australian Public Sector, a blueprint for creating the best
opportunities for current and future generations.
Following the election in September 2008, new whole-of-government goals
were introduced that have a greater emphasis on results, with a strong
focus on how the required outcomes will be achieved.
The Department has reported against the new goals while at the same time
noting the objectives and values of the previous goals.
Goal 1: Outcomes-based Service Delivery.
Greater focus on achieving results in key service delivery areas for the
benefit of all Western Australians.
Goal 2: State Building – Major Projects.
Building strategic infrastructure that will create jobs and underpin Western
Australia’s long-term economic development.
Goal 3: Social and Environmental Responsibility.
Ensuring that economic activity is managed in a socially and environmentally
responsible manner for the long-term benefit of the State.
Goal 4: Stronger Focus on the Regions.
Greater focus on service delivery, infrastructure investment and economic
development to improve the overall quality of life in remote and regional
areas.
Goal 5: Financial and Economic Responsibility.
Due to the activities conducted by the Department, Goal 1 and Goal 2 are the
overarching goals, however please note where appropriate some items also
refer to Goals 3, 4 and 5.
Government Goals Department’s Desired Outcomes
Outcomes-based Service Delivery
Greater focus on achieving results
in key service delivery areas for the
benefit of all Western Australians
State Building - Major Projects
Building strategic infrastructure
that will create jobs and underpin
Western Australia’s long-term
economic development..
Shared responsibilities
with other agencies
An accessible and safe transport
system.
Road users that meet established
vehicle standards and driver
competencies.
Accessibility to serviced land and
infrastructure.
Integration of land and transport
systems that facilitates economic
development.
The Department for Planning and Infrastructure works in partnership
with the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) by providing
professional planning and administrative support to achieve Government
and Department desired goals.
The Department is the policy body to the ‘service’ agencies of Main Roads
Western Australia, the Public Transport Authority, LandCorp and the State’s
various redevelopment and port authorities.
During the year, the Department continued to foster relationships with
local, state and federal government agencies through various programs,
committees and community networks.
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Report on Operations
Agency Performance
The Report on Operations outlines all Department achievements during the 2008-09 financial year.
Achievements described in this section are structured by the whole-of-government goal that
they primarily relate to and small notations highlight when items relate to multiple goals.

Goal 1
Outcomes-based Service Delivery
Greater focus on achieving results in key service delivery
areas for the benefit of all Western Australians.
Improved metropolitan taxi service
The metropolitan taxi industry has improved its performance by increasing
the number of ‘jobs covered’ across the Perth Metropolitan area. This has
resulted in an increase in the taxi jobs picked up following a telephone
request to a taxi company during Friday and Saturday night peak times from
96.1 per cent in March 2008 to 97.8 per cent in March 2009.
This is the highest level of performance attained by the industry since
performance standards were introduced in 2000.
More than 11 million passengers per year use taxis. Service levels during
non-peak times have also improved – 97.1 per cent in March 2008 to 98.8
per cent in March 2009. The following tables show these improvements over
the last 12 months.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/taxis
‘Jobs covered’ – Total June 2008 to March 2009
Time
period
June
2008
September
2008
Quarter
December
2008
March
2009
Four quarter
average
Peak 95.8% 96.4% 96.1% 97.8% 96.5%
Off-peak 97.8% 98.3% 98.2% 98.8% 98.3%
‘Jobs-covered’ – Total June 2007 to March 2008
Time
period
June
2007
September
2007
Quarter
December
2007
March
2008
Four quarter
average
Peak 95.0% 93.8% 93.4% 96.1% 94.6%
Off-peak 97.8% 97.1% 95.9% 97.1% 97.0%
Goal 1
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Taxi rank marshals
Experience in other Australian cities has shown that staffed, secure, and
organised taxi ranks can improve passenger behaviour, encourage more
taxi drivers into high-demand areas, encourage taxi sharing, provide priority
access for maxi taxis and thereby reduce waiting times for taxi customers.
Taxi rank marshals are currently being trialled at the Milligan Street and
Fremantle secure taxi ranks in cooperation with the Taxi Council of Western
Australia.
Rank marshals help security guards maintain order by allocating patrons to
taxis, assisting taxi drivers with activities such as explaining and collecting
up-front deposits, informing patrons about fares, and organising unrelated
passengers that are heading in the same direction into groups (if they agree).
This trial commenced in June 2009.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/taxis
Secure taxi ranks in suburban areas
The Government is committed to delivering an efficient transport system
that includes the highest standards of performance and safety around taxi
services, particularly at times of high demand. It acknowledges that local
governments (LGs) also have an instrumental role in the delivery of effective
taxi services from taxi ranks, particularly in the entertainment precincts.
LGs have been invited to participate in a pro-active new Secure Taxi Rank
Extension Trial (STRET) program that will see the expansion of secure
taxi rank infrastructure beyond its current locations of Milligan Street and
Fremantle. The primary aims of the program are to:
• encourage LGs to consider the benefits of secure taxi ranks at peak late
night entertainment areas;
• assist LGs in the funding of security guards and security infrastructure
at taxi ranks that operate during the peak late night entertainment
times on Friday and Saturday nights;
• improve taxi customer service levels through reduced waiting times by
attracting more taxis to the entertainment precincts; and
• create a safer late night environment by facilitating the quick dispersal
of potentially unruly night-time revellers from night-time hotspots.
STRET funding is available to Perth Metropolitan LGs for a trial period of
one year from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 to co-fund security guards and
combinations of security infrastructure such as good lighting, CCTV or
webcams, signage and barriers.
A pool of funds is available for 50 per cent co-funding and consists of:
• $300,000 towards security guard(s) and possibly a rank marshal; and
• $250,000 towards combinations of security infrastructure.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/taxis

Hands off the taxi driver campaign
This public education campaign began in February 2009 to improve taxi
driver safety in the Perth Metropolitan area. The campaign informed taxi
customers of the penalties for an assault on a taxi driver and also highlighted
the fact that all metropolitan taxis carried security cameras for both driver
and customer protection.
The campaign was very well received by the industry and raised
considerable awareness about the issue.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/taxis
Assault your taxi driver or damage their vehicle and you will be caught. Respect your cabbie.
Government of Western Australia
Department for Planning and Infrastructure
Taxi driver registration test
Due to the increase in taxi plates in the Perth Metropolitan area, more drivers
were needed to ensure these extra plates continued to be operational. With
the increase in drivers undertaking training to enter the industry, there were
delays in providing driver registration tests by the Department to the new
drivers. The registration test is the last component of the taxi driver testing
process and is undertaken by Department staff.
Two officers were appointed as driver registration officers with sole
responsibility for conducting registration tests for new taxi drivers.
Registration tests have increased from 1010 in 2007–08 to 1565 in 2008–09,
highlighting the need for these additional officers to conduct registration
tests.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/taxis
Festive season campaign
The festive season campaign is an annual campaign to educate the
population of Perth on the travel options available during the festive season;
thereby improving transport services. The demand for transport services,
particularly for taxis, is highest during the period leading up to Christmas,
and this campaign is designed to highlight alternative options, such as
public transport. The campaign, combined with security services at key taxi
ranks and the Nightrider service provided by the Public Transport Authority,
had a significant impact during the festive season.
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Taxi fare model review
In September 2007, the Taxi Council of Western Australia requested an
‘urgent and extraordinary’ increase in taxi fares and regulated charges due
to economic pressures on costs. In response, an interim fare increase of 3.92
per cent from 1 July 2008 was approved, together with a review of alternative
mechanisms to increase fares through the Metropolitan Taxi Fare Model
Review (MTFMR).
The MTFMR was undertaken to help inform the review in terms of the costs
and revenues associated with taxi operation. The MTFMR was guided by a
steering committee which included two taxi industry representatives.
The MTFMR has now been finalised and a new mechanism has been created
for future fare adjustments that better reflects the costs of operating a taxi in
Perth. The new mechanism for fare adjustments is an industry-specific cost
index approach, which considers key taxi costs and measures the change in
these costs over time. Consequently, fare increases are now in line with the
movement in the principal costs of a taxi business.
The annual fare adjustment of 2.26 per cent in December 2008 was calculated
using this approach.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/taxis
Taxi Industry Board
The Taxi Industry Board (TIB) has been established to provide professional
and independent advice to the Minister for Transport. It will also consider
proposals and initiatives that the Department recommends for the benefit
of taxi consumers and the Perth Metropolitan taxi industry.
The new TIB is operational and is chaired by Mr Barry MacKinnon.
The Taxi Industry Board Reference Group (TIBRG) contributes to the
improvement of taxi functions by providing taxi industry and consumer
feedback to the recently formed Taxi Industry Board. The board comprises
of twelve representatives from the taxi industry and the Perth community.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/taxis
Downloading of images from taxi security cameras
Incidents which occur in taxis are recorded by the camera fitted in the
taxi. The WA Police was responsible for downloading these images from
the cameras when an offence against the driver occurred. Due to Police
resourcing pressures in other areas, a delay was experienced by taxi
drivers waiting at police stations before images from their cameras were
downloaded, resulting in many cases in loss of earnings. After consultation
and agreement with the former Minister and the WA Police, the Department
assumed responsibility of this function from 1 July 2008.
An officer was employed with specific responsibility for coordinating camera
downloads. It soon became evident that the majority of incidents occurred
during the early hours of the morning. This necessitated a compliance
officer being on-call 24-hours-a-day to be available to download images
when required.
With the Department undertaking this function, the turnaround times for
the drivers has improved and thus reduced their loss of earnings.
This service is available to the Perth Metropolitan area.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/taxis

Geraldton taxi camera trial
While it is mandatory for taxi security cameras to be fitted to metropolitan
taxis under the current regulatory framework, it is not mandatory for
cameras to be fitted to country taxis.
Recommendation 23 of the Report on the Review of the Operation and
Regulatory Structure of the Taxi Industry in Regional Western Australia
proposed that security cameras must be fitted in all new country taxis,
where the country town in which the taxi operates meets certain criteria (i.e.
the town has a population of 5000 or more and there are at least five taxis).
The Mid-West City of Geraldton fits these criteria.
The Geraldton taxi security camera trial was finalised on 31 July 2008. It was
funded by the Government and allowed for all 24 taxis operating in Geraldton
(seven maxi taxis and 17 sedans) to be fitted with security cameras. At the
completion of the trial the cameras became the property of the Geraldton
taxi operators.
Overall, the Geraldton taxi security camera trial proved to be a resounding
success as it has had a significant impact on the safety and welfare of
Geraldton taxi drivers. The vast majority of drivers reported feeling safer
with the camera installed. In addition, reports of fare evasions have been
minimal and there was a reduction in serious incidents reported.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/taxis
Extension of optional peak period taxi operating hours
To balance customer expectations with taxi driver viability, peak period
taxis continue to operate on weekday mornings, during the hours of 5am to
9am, but only on a rostered basis. The Minister for Transport approved the
commencement of this new post-trial program from 14 April 2009 and it is
being monitored closely by the Department.
Despite recent decline, performance data indicates that customer demand
for taxi services continues to be high.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/taxis
‘Green’ taxi evaluation
The ‘green’ taxi trial evaluation was undertaken by the Passenger Services
Business Unit to determine the viability of the use of ‘green’ taxis, otherwise
known as hybrid vehicles, in the taxi industry.
Figures obtained as part of the evaluation strongly confirm that hybrid
vehicles are viable as taxis – with low fuel consumption and maintenance
costs and no reported vehicle problems.
The ‘green’ taxis trial customer satisfaction survey also indicated strong
customer support. All respondents advised that they would use a ‘green’ taxi
in the future and 99 per cent of respondents supported more environmentally
friendly taxis on WA roads.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
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Additional boat pen facilities at the Fremantle Fishing Boat
and Hillarys Boat harbours
The recent Perth Recreational Boating Facilities Study researched the
community’s recreational boating needs within the Perth Metropolitan area.
It found that there was strong and ongoing demand for additional boat pen
facilities at the Fremantle Fishing Boat and Hillarys Boat harbours.
An innovative prepayment funding model was developed and more than
$3 million was received in up-front pen licence payments from people
successful in obtaining one of the 65 new pens at Fremantle Fishing Boat
Harbour. These pens were allocated through a public ballot held on 7 June
2008.
In October 2008, the Department awarded Engineered Water Systems
a contract to construct both the new floating pens at Fremantle and an
additional 43 new pens at Hillarys at a cost of $6 million. The contract also
included a universal access pontoon at Hillarys to provide improved access
to enable people with disabilities, the elderly or those with young children to
board smaller vessels safely.
Practical completion was achieved at Fremantle at the end of May 2009 and
is expected at Hillarys by the end of July 2009.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Hillarys Boat Harbour enhancement program
Hillarys Boat Harbour is now over 20 years old, and since 2005 the
State Government has funded major infrastructure upgrades totalling
approximately $9 million as part of the Hillarys Boat Harbour Enhancement
Program.
Stage One and Two works which are now complete, included an extension
to the western breakwater, replacement of the E Jetty pen system, major
landscaping works to improve public facilities and pedestrian access,
ablution upgrades for both public and penholder amenities, improved
signage and car park modifications to improve traffic flow.
Stage Three works, which includes major landscaping upgrades to the busiest
of the public areas at the harbour, the southern beach and surrounding
areas, centre groyne, grassed picnic areas and eastern entry areas of the
harbour are now underway, with construction due for completion in spring
2009. These works will provide improved access and facilities to the public
areas at the harbour.
Hillarys Boat Harbour was one of four finalists and received an Award of
Excellence at the Marine Industry Association’s 2009 Australian Marina of
the Year awards held in Surfers Paradise in May 2009.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
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Exmouth Boat Harbour expansion
For several years, there has been strong demand from both the commercial
and recreational, boating sectors to provide additional infrastructure at
Exmouth to accommodate increases in the size and numbers of vessels,
as well as the fleet servicing the nearby offshore oil and gas operations.
The development of an expanded harbour facility will bring to the Exmouth
community a new industry base to support the current tourism focus.
The Minister for Transport approved the calling of expressions of interest
for the expansion of the Exmouth Boat Harbour to accommodate these
demands, with all development costs associated with the expansion proposal
to be met by the proponent. This process resulted in two proponents being
assessed as suitable to proceed to the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase.
The Minister for Transport also established a steering committee of
community, local and State Government representatives to oversee this
process. Major stakeholder and community consultation was conducted in
May and June 2008 to determine support for the expansion of the harbour.
The Exmouth Harbour Development Community Consultation Report
was endorsed by the Steering Committee and signed off by the Minister
in December 2008 with an endorsement to proceed to the RFP phase. The
Department’s Coastal Infrastructure Business Unit is currently liaising with
key government stakeholders to progress the development of the RFP.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
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Working on water certificate
At the commencement 2008–09, the Department proposed implementing a
certificate called ‘Working on Water’ aimed at providing a useful employment
qualification for people engaged as vessel masters on commercial vessels
under eight metres and engaged in low-level marine activities. However,
development of the Working on Water certificate was put on hold due to its
potential overlap with a proposal by Commonwealth and State Transport
ministers to develop the National Approach to Maritime Safety Regulation
for the commercial vessel industry. The development of a national approach
will be agreed to by the Council of Australian Governments on 2 July 2009,
and has now superseded the Working on Water initiative.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Woodman Point recreational boating precinct
The Perth Recreational Boating Facility Study identified the Woodman Point
Recreational Boating Precinct as an important site that would provide:
• quality public boating facilities to assist with meeting the rapidly growing
current and future demand for boat storage and launching facilities on
the metropolitan coast; and
• the opportunity to establish a range of maritime service businesses in a
dedicated marine precinct.
The Minister for Transport officially opened Stage One of the new boating
facilities at Woodman Point on 6 December 2008. Stage One includes four
new boat ramps with two boat holding jetties, a floating universal access jetty,
access roads and footpaths, rock walls, drainage and minor works including
fencing, barriers and signage. These works cost $3.29 million and were
partially funded by a $1.6 million contribution from the Australand company
as a condition of development approval for its Port Coogee development.
With a total of eight public boat ramps, Woodman Point is now the largest
boat launching facility in WA and the Department is now planning the
construction of additional car/trailer parking bays to service these ramps.
The Department has also received expressions of interest from the private
sector to establish a boat storage/stacking facility within the precinct.
Future works are planned to include the upgrade of the original four ramps
and the development of serviced industrial lots, which will be offered for
lease for marine-related purposes.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
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Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme
On 17 June 2009, the Minister for Transport announced that a record $1.7
million in grant funding had been allocated to successful applicants in
Round 14 of the Recreational Boating Facilities Grant Scheme (RBFS).
The RBFS, which is funded directly from recreational boat registration fees,
is a State Government grants program which provides improved recreational
boating facilities through joint funding to local government authorities, state
government departments and statutory authorities throughout Western
Australia.
Applications are invited to assist with the development of new, and the
upgrade of existing, recreational boating facilities such as: boat ramps,
jetties, navigation aids, signage, moorings, lighting, trailer parking, ablution
blocks, channels, groynes and fish cleaning facilities, as well as development
of feasibility or planning studies which benefit recreational boating.
Since its inception in 1998, $9.3 million has been allocated through the RBFS
to 203 projects throughout WA. Round 14 attracted 43 applications totalling
over $4 million in grant requests and is a testament to the ongoing need for
and the success of the scheme.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3 and 4.
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Marine safety education
The Department has a strong and on-going commitment to marine safety in
Western Australian waters.
In the past 12 months another 24,600 Recreational Skippers Tickets (RST)
have been granted to persons successfully completing the necessary
practical and theory requirements. This takes the total to 124,000.
The RST was introduced to ensure that people in charge of a recreational
vessel have at least a minimum level of skill and knowledge for their own
safety and that of any passengers and others using the waterways.
More recently, the marine safety education program has focused increasingly
on schools and has developed a range of courses and materials designed to
engage school students.
Two of these programs, Sea Trek and the schools RST have been endorsed
by the WA Curriculum Council and can be used as credits towards the
Western Australian Certificate of Education for high school graduation.
To date, 25 schools have adopted the RST program. After the Keys for Life
program (Drive Safe) for pre-driver education it is the most popular endorsed
program offered by the Curriculum Council.
A program called ‘Junior Crew’, aimed at primary schools, is currently under
development and will be trialled this year.
Youth awareness programs such as these are of great importance in promoting
boating competency and safe behaviour on the water. Approximately 15,500
students participated during the year in the Boatshed’s specific education
courses and awareness raising sessions.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
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Oil pollution response
The Department is the hazard management agency for marine oil spills
in WA, and is responsible for ensuring the State is prepared and able to
respond to an incident.
A number of training courses are conducted each year around Western
Australia to train stakeholders in various aspects of oil spill response
including:
• incident management;
• operational response;
• shoreline cleanup and assessment; and
• monthly training for a core group of oil spill responders known as the
State Response Team.
This training was put into use when Department staff and other members of
the State Response Team responded to three major incidents in the south of
the State, which were all resolved successfully with no pollution. The most
notable of these occurred in Albany in July 2008 involving the vessel Atlantic
Eagle and this work extended for a five-week period.
The Department also deployed trained staff to assist Marine Safety
Queensland in the response to the Pacific Adventurer incident where 270
tonnes of oil was spilt and washed up on beaches in Queensland in March
and April 2009.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Upgrade to Exmouth boat ramps
Residents and visitors to Exmouth have been seeking an upgrade for the
Shire of Exmouth’s boat ramps at Bundegi and Tantabiddi. Existing facilities
were tide restrictive and in a poor state of repair, with minimal facilities
supporting the ramps. In February 2005, the State Government announced
a funding commitment of $1.5 million towards the redevelopment of the
existing boat ramps.
The local community determined that the Bundegi ramp was a priority, and
the Department’s Coastal Infrastructure Business Unit provided technical
assistance to the Shire to enable delivery of a substantially upgraded boat
ramp. Although geotechnical issues challenged the project and delayed
the commencement of works, the Department worked with the Shire and
its project team to resolve the difficulties, and the new facility opened in
December 2008. The available funding of $1.5 million was completely
expended on the Bundegi facility.
The Tantabiddi ramp upgrade is at the advanced design stage but will not be
considered for development until further funding is secured.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
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New boat pens at Exmouth and Geraldton
Following the success of the prepayment model for the construction of pens
at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and increasing demand, the Department
of Treasury and Finance approved expenditure of $2.4 million in 2009–10 and
$2.306 million in 2010–11, based on a similar model to provide additional
pens at the Exmouth Boat Harbour and Geraldton Batavia Coast Marina.
An expression of interest (EOI) process will be conducted to determine if
there is the financial commitment to develop approximately 45 additional
boat pens at the Exmouth Boat Harbour and 50 new boat pens at the Batavia
Coast Marina, with additional space for further construction to be included
in the project should there be sufficient demand.
There are currently waiting lists for pens at both locations and the EOI
process is expected to commence by July 2009.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
National standards for commercial vessels
In October 2008, the Department amended numerous regulations applying
to commercial vessels, in order to adopt the updated Uniform Shipping Laws
Code (USL Code). The updated USL Code picked up parts of the National
Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) endorsed by the Australian
Transport Council (ATC). Additional amendments to WA legislation will be
made by October 2009 to adopt further changes to the USL Code agreed to
by the ATC in November 2008.
The amendments to the legislation will ensure the marine industry in WA is
subject to nationally consistent, modern, flexible standards for construction,
fit-out and operation. This will lessen the complexity posed by differing
regulatory requirements and reduce or eliminate the incidence of additional
compliance costs to industry for vessels that conduct business in more than
one jurisdiction.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Coastal management and protection
With nearly 90 per cent of the State’s population living on the coastal
fringe, the Department plays a key role in protecting our lifestyle and the
environment through providing assistance to local coastal managers (e.g.
local governments) in the coastal management and protection of land and
property from erosion by the ocean.
In 2008–09, maintenance dredging was successfully undertaken to maintain
Mandurah Channel, Dawesville Channel, Exmouth Boat Harbour, Kalbarri
River, Bandy Creek Boat Harbour (Esperance), Lancelin Jetty and Ocean
Reef Boat Harbour at a total cost of $2.5 million.
Grants totalling $910,000 and advice were provided to:
• Shire of Busselton (Town Beach groyne and seawall maintenance);
• Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) (Coral Bay – Nine
Mile Beach – sand nourishment);
• DEC (Penguin Island – sand nourishment);
• City of Mandurah (Falcon Beach – sand nourishment);
• Shire of Esperance (Norseman Road – sand nourishment);
• Esperance Port Authority (Town Beach – sand nourishment);
• Esperance Foreshore Erosion Steering Committee (Town Beach
rejuvenation);
• Shire of Irwin (Port Denison – Granny’s Beach – sand nourishment);
• City of Wanneroo (Quinns Beach – groyne maintenance); and
• Town of Cambridge (Floreat Beach – groyne maintenance).
In addition, climate change initiatives were completed to investigate
sediment compartments in partnership with DEC, i.e:
• coastal protection structures inventory (Busselton and Perth);
• a new wave buoy at Jurien;
• collection of aerial photography; and
• a review of the sea level rise in Western Australia.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3 and 4.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine

Navigational aids
The Department is responsible for developing and maintaining an extensive
network of navigation aids within Western Australian waters to provide safe
passage for recreational and commercial vessels.
Managing more than 1000 navigation aids in Western Australia involves
working closely with stakeholders to identify enhancement projects that will
improve navigation and keep vessel owners and their passengers safe.
Installing navigational aids greatly assists safe passage of all types of
watercraft. The program has committed to the installation of specific
navigational aids such as buoys, beacons and markers which meet
international standards. Investment in state-of-the-art light-emitting,
diode-synchronised, rhythmic lighting technology combined with solar
recharging capabilities and the use of corrosive resistant materials enhances
the reliability and longevity of the navigational aids.
Major navigational aid projects have been completed in both regional and
metropolitan waters over the past 12 months. In the Swan and Canning
rivers, navigation markers have been upgraded to assist skippers, especially
at night. This has involved:
• installation of synchronised lighting on existing lateral marks between
Point Heathcote and the Mount Henry Bridge and also between the
Causeway and Windan Bridge;
• new lateral marks with synchronised lighting at Canning Bridge and the
Causeway; and
• improvements to markers at Rocky Bay.
Similarly, in regional areas improvements have seen:
• installation of synchronised lighting on existing lateral markers at
Denham, Wilson Inlet and Beadon Creek; and
• installation of a 2.5 metre red and white Fairway Buoy at the entrance to
Lily Lagoon on the Ord River.
These improvements cost in excess of $108,000 and were implemented as
part of the Department’s 2008–09 Navigation Aid Capital Works Plan. This
program is an integral part of the overall commitment to marine safety in
Western Australian waters.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3 and 4.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Marine safety operations
Marine safety compliance activities have been governed since 2003 by a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Minister for Transport and the
Minister for Fisheries which resulted in the Department of Fisheries (DoF)
being responsible for this work from Preston Beach to Lancelin with the
exception of the Swan and Canning rivers.
However, in April this year the above arrangements were altered to enable
the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to undertake dedicated inshore
marine safety compliance work between Preston Beach and Lancelin.
These new arrangements have been implemented to better cater for an
increased demand for dedicated marine compliance operations. Regular
compliance patrols are now undertaken in the Peel, Rockingham and
Hillarys regions.
The DoF will continue to undertake compliance checks in the course of
fisheries work.
The arrangements have resulted in substantially improved coordination,
more efficient use of resources and have delivered improved safety outcomes.
The Department has also increased on-water compliance capacity through:
• basing an additional vessel in Busselton to cater for the high demand for
patrols in Geographe Bay, the Blackwood and Collie rivers, Koombana
Bay and the Leschenault Estuary; and
• the purchase of a new 8.5 metre high performance rigid inflatable vessel
for the Perth Metropolitan area to provide for improved response times
in incidents and emergencies.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3 and 5.
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Marine safety integrated data collection strategy
The Department has recently developed and implemented a project to
establish a defined and practical Marine Safety Integrated Data Report
that is produced on a quarterly basis. This data is provided and supported
by multiple agencies with responsibilities for marine compliance and sea
search and rescue within the State.
This development will ensure marine statistical information is collected
and used in a consistent and uniform way. The integrated data collection
strategy will provide the framework for the dissemination of current marine
safety information to assist with:
• investigating the attributing factors to the incidence and burden of
marine-related injury in Western Australia;
• identification of higher risk marine injury and incident groups and to
suggest countermeasures to reduce the incidence and burden of these
injuries and incidents in Western Australia;
• targeting communication and educational programs to meet the needs
of the boating community that advance boating safety;
• better use of resources for risk identification; and
• raising the profile of the topic of marine safety generally.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Seagrass wrack within Geographe Bay
The Department is managing, on behalf of the State Government, the Shire
of Busselton and the developers of Port Geographe, a major study into
seagrass wrack within Geographe Bay.
The study by the University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University
and DHI Water and Environment Pty Ltd will make recommendations for
improved management of seagrass wrack along the beaches of Geographe
Bay, and specifically at Port Geographe, where extensive problems with
seagrass wrack and sand deposits have been experienced since it was built
in 1997.
The study began in January 2008 and the first year has focused on the
factors critical to the movement of seagrass on and off the beaches. Beach
accumulations have been studied for their physical and chemical properties
including the release of gases such as hydrogen sulphide. The next stage is
to focus on the sources and movement of seagrass within the Bay and its
accumulation at Port Geographe.
The study will develop a computer model to predict seagrass movement
within the ocean and onto and off the beach. It will be used to model options,
including proposed changes to the Port Geographe entrance groynes to
ascertain whether modifications can reduce the collection of wrack on the
beach west of Port Geographe, and allow it to naturally bypass the marina
entrance and groyne field.
The total anticipated expenditure is $750,000 from a tripartite funding
agreement between the Department, the Shire of Busselton and the
developers. The study is due for completion in February 2010.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3 and 4.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine

Recreational Skippers Ticket (RST) evaluation in the
Kimberly region
Review of the RST requirements in relation to meeting the policy framework
for Substantive Equality objectives has culminated in the development and
distribution of a RST Indigenous Communities Assessor Resource Kit. The
kit was developed in order to assist with Indigenous learning and to provide
support material for the delivery of the RST.
Implementation of a practical and equitable RST training package for
remote Indigenous communities has been included on the Department’s
Reconciliation Action Plan. However, the effectiveness of the delivery, uptake
and promotion of this package has yet to be fully assessed. This project
seeks to assist with the uptake of mandatory requirements, enhancement
of employment opportunities and provision of a safer boating environment
for all communities.
While it is too early to gauge the effectiveness of this package the Department
will undertake a preliminary evaluation of the program. The evaluation
process will include:
• assessment of the uptake of the RST within remote Indigenous
communities;
• understanding of the number and location of Indigenous boating
communities in the Kimberley;
• identification of any challenges restricting the uptake of the RST in
remote areas; and
• possible improvements to promotional and substantive equality
opportunities to encourage a safer Indigenous boating community.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Marine focus area for the State land information platform
The Department’s Coastal Infrastructure Business Unit worked closely with
the Western Australian Land Information System (WALIS) Marine Group
and Landgate in preparing a business case for the development of a marine
focus area for the State land information platform.
This project is seeking funding in order to address the management and
distribution of critical data in the marine area, which is currently well below
the expectations and needs of users. The role of marine data is vital in
the management and research into coastal vulnerability, marine ecology,
coastal infrastructure, sustainable fisheries and many other areas where
there is significant government involvement.
The estimated cost of this project over 10 years is $6.8 million of which $4
million will be spent in the first four years.
The business case was given an excellent appraisal by the Office of
e-Government, in consideration of the significant long-term benefits to
government and the community. Letters of support for the business case
were received from the Directors General of several agencies.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
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Model rail safety legislation
The Department has drafted the Rail Safety Bill (2009) in accordance with the
national model rail safety legislation as agreed at the Australian Transport
Council and the Council of Australian Governments. In drafting the Western
Australian Bill, a number of variations were made to the model legislation
to enhance rail safety outcomes, as well as to maintain consistency with
existing legislation and Western Australian specific legislative requirements.
The draft Bill was released in May 2009 for public comment, and it is intended
that the legislation will be introduced into Parliament by December 2009.
The Department’s Rail Safety Business Unit has contributed to the
development of several national guidelines for rail safety regulation. These
will take effect when a new Rail Safety Act based on a model national Bill
is implemented in WA. They will contribute significantly to achievement of
consistent regulation of risks and rail safety by all jurisdictions.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/rail
Resourcing for rail safety compliance
To be able to regulate effectively under a new Rail Safety Act and in the
face of significant increases in rail activity in WA, the Department’s Rail
Safety Business Unit has been granted approval to expand its staff and to
develop new competencies required to regulate under the new Act. Key
staff have been trained by the Victorian rail safety regulator in compliance
management methods for the new Act. Effort has also been directed at
developing new procedures for operation under the new Act.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/rail

Rail safety accreditations
John Holland was granted accreditation in February 2009, bringing the
number of rail transport operators accredited in Western Australia to 26.
BHP Billiton Iron Ore has also publicly announced its intention to move to be
accredited under the Rail Safety Act 1998. Previously the company had been
exempted from the Rail Safety Act and has been regulated under the Mines
Safety and Inspection Act 1994. With additional new rail operators as well as
existing operators being WA-accredited, the consistency across the industry
represents a major breakthrough and allows rail staff who move within the
industry to operate under the same safety standards. This is a very positive
outcome in terms of managing the very significant risks involved.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/rail
National data on railway occurrences
The Department has been contributing to national projects designed to
deliver consistent reporting and classification of rail safety accident data.
This includes adoption of common data definitions and publication of some
occurrence data on the Australian Transport Bureau’s website. Some of the
data has been able to be normalised to allow a level of comparison, but
comparisons need to be made with caution as there are significant differences
in rail operating systems and rail environments across jurisdictions and rail
networks in Australia. The published statistics show that, in general, WA
railways are probably performing at better levels of safety than those in other
jurisdictions. The rate of significant accidents in WA has also been falling.
This performance is significant given that it has occurred over a period when
both passenger and freight rail activity in WA has more than doubled, while
in most other jurisdictions it has been reducing. Level crossing safety in WA
is one area where our safety performance appears to be much better.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/rail
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Road safety
The Department, through its Licensing Business Unit, has a primary
focus of ensuring the State has safe drivers driving safe vehicles on safe
roads. To deliver this focus, our workforce strives continuously to improve
the level of customer service and interaction through the Contact Centre,
our metropolitan and regional licensing centres, licensing agents, vehicle
examination centres and authorised inspection stations located throughout
Western Australia. The Department also plays an important role providing
information to assist law enforcement agencies and other authorised
agencies.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing
Delivery outcomes for the Licensing Business Unit
The Licensing Business Unit’s overall performance in key outcome areas
during 2008–09 has been solid and a strong indicator of further progress
towards its long-term service delivery goals. Some highlights are:
• the total number of financial transactions has increased by 3.75 per
cent with internet transactions increasing by 42 per cent;
• the number of practical driver assessments has increased by 1.7 per
cent to 127,800 in 2008–09;
• the number of vehicle licences issued increased by 7.4 per cent to more
than 2.3 million;
• the Licensing Centre at Willagee was refurbished and extended, and
the new Osborne Park Vehicle Examination Centre is due to open in late
October 2009; and
• the Department will be introducing B-PAY as a payment option in late
2009, which should further enhance service delivery.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing
Collection of revenue
In 2008–09, the Department’s Licensing Business Unit collected
$1,465,581,227 in revenue which included:
• Third Party Insurance Surcharge on behalf of the Insurance Commission
of Western Australia;
• Stamp Duty on the licensing and transfer of vehicles contributing to the
Consolidated Fund;
• motor driver’s licence and vehicle registration fees; and
• fees for the provision of identity cards.
The refinement of this revenue collection role is critical to the ongoing service
improvement programs the Department is progressively implementing.
Improved access to online and interactive voice recognition (IVR) phone
payment options has seen these revenue streams increase to 23 per cent
of the revenue collected in 2008–09, the second largest revenue stream for
the Licensing Business Unit. The growth of these modern, user-friendly and
convenient payment options has allowed our Contact Centre and licensing
centres to optimise their interaction with personal customers, leading to
improved levels of customer service.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing

Pastoral Lands Board governance review
The Pastoral Lands Board is a statutory-based representative board enacted
through the Land Administration Act 1997 (LAA), which is supported in its
activities through the Department’s Pastoral Land Business Unit (PLBU).
The Board has various powers and functions under Part 7 of this Act and is
dedicated to fulfilling its duties in a lawful and professional manner with the
utmost integrity and objectivity. It actively pursues good practice governance
processes and, in line with this, completed a review of its governance
framework during 2008–09.
The review developed a Board Charter defining the respective roles,
responsibilities and authorities of the Board members, both individually and
collectively, in directing and managing the activities for which the Board
is responsible. The Charter is consistent with the Code of Conduct for
Government Boards and Committees (Office of the Public Sector Standards
Commissioner May 1999), the Land Administration Act 1997 and, where
appropriate, relevant sections of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles
and Recommendations (Second Edition August 2007). In conjunction with
the review, the following activities were also completed:
• Board ‘Policy Committee’ formed to assist PLBU in development and
review of policies prior to consultation processes.
• A risk analysis and policy hierarchy were developed to guide policy
development activities from limited resources into the medium-term.
• A business process review was completed with over 30 business
processes mapped. Major changes have been identified to streamline
processes.
• An audit of business systems to identify shortfalls and improvements
required to ensure capacity to meet stakeholder needs. This audit will
see significant development work undertaken to the primary business
system of Oracle Property Manager over 2009–10 to enhance its capacity
to meet business requirements.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/pastoral
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Review of Western Australian ports
The Department has led a review of the ports of Fremantle, Esperance
and Port Hedland, as representative Western Australian ports, to fulfil
an obligation of the Competition and Infrastructure Reform Agreement
signed by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). This agreement
required a review of the regulation of ports and port authority handling and
storage facility operations at significant ports to ensure consistency with the
principles for economic regulation and competition.
The Department commissioned the Allen Consulting Group to undertake
the review. It was overseen by a steering committee comprising members
from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure, Department of
Treasury and Finance, Department of Agriculture and Food and Fremantle
Port Authority.
The review found no grounds for the economic regulation of Western
Australian ports, and concluded that the adequacy of the commercial
charter in the Port Authorities Act 1999 makes further regulatory action
unwarranted.
The review report was finalised in January 2009 and has been provided to
the Government for endorsement and forwarding to COAG.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Port Authorities Act review
As required under the Port Authorities Act 1999, the Minister initiated a
review of the Act’s operation and effectiveness. The Department chaired
the steering committee that was formed to undertake the review, which
commenced in January 2006. The other members were from Fremantle
Ports, the Department of Treasury and Finance, the Port Operations Task
Force, the Office of the Minister and the chief executive officers of the ports
of Bunbury, Dampier and Esperance.
The review established that the Act provides a sound and comprehensive
framework for the good governance and administration of port authority
ports. Since the introduction of the Act, the port authorities have generally
performed well and have continued to fulfil their primary role of trade
facilitation in an efficient and commercial manner.
The review report was submitted to the Minister for Transport in December
2008. It contains 11 recommendations, essentially to improve clarity,
commercial administration and operations.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine

The Pilbara infrastructure port access regime
The Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement Act
2004 (TPI Agreement) provides for a Ministerial approved port access regime
governing third party access to the TPI and port facilities and infrastructure
at the Port Hedland port.
The Department convened, chaired and supported the interagency working
group which was responsible for negotiating the port access regime with
TPI.
Negotiations concluded in May 2009 and TPI has submitted a draft regime to
the Minister for State Development for approval.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
North West shipping service
The Government provides a subsidy for a regular shipping service to the
north of the State. This provides an alternative transport service for remote
communities and industry, and reduces the negative impact of heavy vehicles
by taking freight off the roads.
The service is provided by a local shipping company under a contract
managed by the Department. The current contract has been in place since
late 2005.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Fremantle port rail containers subsidy
Goal 1
Growing numbers of containers are being carried into Fremantle Ports, and
an increase in rail’s share of this traffic is needed to reduce road congestion
and delays. However, rail incurs extra costs of $70 per container compared
to road. Therefore to encourage rail use, the Department administers a
subsidy for containers transported by rail between Forrestfield/Kewdale and
the Fremantle Inner Harbour. For 2008–09, the rail subsidy budget was $4.5
million and at 30 June 2009, the level of support was $45 per 20 ft container
($95 per 40 ft container). The rates will be reduced as rail volumes build.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/freight
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National transport reform agenda
The Department has continued to support the Minister for Transport’s
participation in the Australian Transport Council (ATC), which is responsible
for the coordination and integration of all transport and road policy issues
at a national level. The ATC is supported by the Standing Committee on
Transport (SCOT). Over the last year, these bodies have focused on:
• Completing work on a National Transport Policy Framework in support of
the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) national reform agenda.
The Minister continued to chair a working group on climate change,
environment and energy until May 2009, when the nine Ministerially-led
ATC working groups were restructured into six CEO-led SCOT Standing
Sub-Committees.
• Progressing towards a seamless, coordinated transport system
by establishing a National Road Safety Council and single national
systems for heavy vehicle regulation, registration and licensing, rail
safety regulation and investigation, and maritime regulation. The ATC
proposals were considered by COAG at its July 2009 meeting.
The Department also continued to participate in the ongoing nationally driven
transport reform agenda being managed through the National Transport
Commission, with key actions and decisions involving:
• amendments to the National Heavy Vehicle Driver Licensing and Vehicle
Registration Regulations;
• the Australian Road Rules 8th Amendment Package;
• a National Strategy for Rail Safety Data 2008–10;
• the Australian Vehicle Standards Rules 6th Amendment Package 2008;
• a number of driver fatigue management reforms;
• a state submission to the Review of the National Transport Commission;
• the cost-benefit analysis for the national heavy vehicle enforcement
strategy; and
• a rail safety standards development policy.
www.transport.wa.gov.au
Regional services
The Regional Services Business Unit comprises 134 staff in seven regions
and is the regional ‘one-stop shop’ responsible for managing the delivery of
the Department’s services, compliance programs and providing advocacy
and coordination across the agency in regional Western Australia.
An aim of the Director General has been to develop a one-stop shop customer
service approach where possible. The Department has one-stop shops in
Kalgoorlie, Albany, Bunbury, Geraldton, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Karratha and
Broome which provide or manage access to the full range of departmental
services.
The Department has secured seven additional staff and is securing
appropriate equipment. The primary aim is to raise the level of transport
safety and compliance in the regions in line with the increasing number
of tourists, mining activity and regional recreational vessels (which have
increased by 23 per cent in the last five years).
*This activity also relates to Goal 4 and 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/aboutus
Working with community groups
The Department has well-established working relationships with the State’s
Indigenous community and their representatives. In the past year, the
Department has successfully resolved Native Title issues with the Malgana
people over Dirk Hartog Island, which in turn will enable the creation of a
national park over the island, along with eco-tourism sites. An in-principle
agreement was also achieved with the Yawuru people in Broome to enable
50 hectares to be leased by the Yawuru community to the Broome Port
Authority. This extra land will enable further expansion of the Broome Port to
cater for increased activity resulting from gas exploration and production in
the Browse Basin. The Department also negotiated a framework agreement
with the Baiyungu Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) for the expansion of
developments at Coral Bay. The BAC Framework Agreement will provide
workers accommodation, eco-tourism and supporting infrastructure
development to enable the ongoing enhancement of Coral Bay as a major
tourism centre.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
http://lands.rdl.wa.gov.au/stateland/

Intrastate air services review
During 2008, the Department undertook a comprehensive review of Western
Australia’s intrastate air services at the request of the National Competition
Council and the then Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. The review
process was directed by a steering committee comprising representatives
of the State Government, local governments, industry associations and
aviation specialist consultants. The process included extensive stakeholder
engagement.
The resultant report, which was completed in March 2009, provides a
comprehensive, up-to-date profile of
the state of regulated air services in
Western Australia and identifies
options to facilitate industry
growth in the future. The
Minister has extended the
current Coastal and Northern
Goldfields Network licence
arrangements and the Kimberley
subsidised air service contract until
30 June 2010 to provide time for any new
model to be determined and implemented.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/aviation
Regional airports development
Since 1997, the Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS) has
contributed more than $23.1 million towards approximately 223 different
projects. The Department manages this scheme, which aims to ensure
that regional aviation infrastructure and airport services are developed and
maintained to support community, business and tourism needs.
The 2008–09 funding round, announced in July 2008, contributed over $2
million to 19 projects in regional Western Australia. Grants included $240,000
to build a new airport at Eco Beach (Broome), $250,000 to seal the runway at
Marble Bar and $39,000 to construct a parallel taxiway at Manjimup.
In October 2008, the Department completed the RADS-funded upgrade of the
Coral Bay airstrip, at a total cost of $386,000. In 2006, it had been recognised
that an upgrade of this airstrip was a priority, given its deterioration and its
strategic importance in the area (particularly for Royal Flying Doctor and
tourism services). It was agreed that the Department would undertake the
upgrade works, as the airstrip land was in the process of being excised from
a pastoral lease and responsibility for the airstrip was to be transferred to
the Department.
An extra $17 million has been allocated to RADS from the Government’s
Royalties for Regions initiative, for the period 2008–09 to 2011–12. Of this
extra funding, a total of $2 million was allocated in 2008–09 to Geraldton to
upgrade the terminal security and to Esperance to strengthen the runway.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/aviation
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Freight and Logistics Council of Western Australia
In March 2009, the Minister for Transport established the Freight and
Logistics Council of Western Australia. This council consolidates the State’s
previous modal-based councils, reflecting the growing nation-wide shift to
a focus more aligned with overall supply chain solutions and door-to-door
movements, irrespective of mode.
The new council comprises senior decision makers from industry and
government, and is charged with providing strategic policy advice to the
Minister on overarching freight and logistics issues. It progresses issues
through a combination of research, advocacy and information sharing.
Issues already on the council’s agenda include the State’s grain rail network,
Fremantle Port planning, international trading terms, national shipping
policy, port administration in Western Australia, protection of freight
corridors, single national rail regulation and freight noise policy.
The Department provides funding, research and administrative support to
the Council.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/freight
Grain freight network
The Government has established a Strategic Grain Network Committee,
under the auspices of the Freight and Logistics Council, to advise the
Minister on the best investment options for the grain freight network. It will
report to the Government in November 2009.
The Department provides executive support for the committee, which
comprises relevant government transport agencies, the grain freight
industry and the Commonwealth Minister for Transport’s representative.
This committee replaces the Grain Infrastructure Group and will build on
the work of this group in conjunction with the Commonwealth Government.
North West Corridor transport planning
A strategic level assessment of the adequacy of the existing and planned
regional transport network in the North West Corridor was completed in
June 2009. The Department undertook this study in consultation with
a range of stakeholders including local governments, Main Roads WA,
the Public Transport Authority and LandCorp. It was undertaken in the
context of the proposals for future developments in the region such as St
Andrews, Alkimos–Eglinton, Neerabup Industrial Area and East Wanneroo.
These developments are expected to generate substantial traffic and will
therefore have a significant impact on transport infrastructure and services
requirements in the North West Corridor. The findings of the study will
assist the review of the North West Corridor structure plan that is currently
underway.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/freight
Owner-drivers (Contracts and Disputes) Act
The Owner-Drivers (Contracts and Disputes) Act 2007 was proclaimed on
1 August 2008 with full implementation in 2009. This Act is designed to
improve the bargaining position of freight transport owner-drivers and to
provide guidance on best business practice to assist them to achieve a safe
and sustainable rate that allows them to operate more safely.
Some components of the Act, including those dealing with payment
provisions, came into effect in February 2009, following a six-month
transition period.
A code of conduct in the form of regulations for the Act, a guideline rates
model, and a model owner-driver contract are being developed by the
Department in consultation with the Road Freight Transport Industry
Council. The Act also provides owner-drivers and hirers with access to a
Road Freight Transport Industry Tribunal.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/freight

Rail service for South West plantation timber
The Department has been working with the South West plantation timber
industry to have plantation logs transported by rail, rather than road,
between North Greenbushes and the Port of Bunbury. The shift to rail is
intended to avoid the social impacts of timber log trucks travelling on the
South West Highway.
In 2008–09, the Department, in conjunction with the industry and railway
operators, determined the infrastructure and operational costs to reestablish
a rail freight service for this purpose. The Government subsequently
committed $19.45 million for the substantial upgrade that was needed. This
represents a significant investment in rail infrastructure in the South West.
When operational, it is planned to transport an average of 550,000 tonnes of
logs annually by rail.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/freight
High Street, Fremantle upgrading
A study to consider upgrading options for a portion of High Street in
Fremantle to address freight efficiency, high traffic noise levels and safety
concerns, has been largely completed. The study is being undertaken by the
Department with consultants from the ARRB Group Ltd. It is being overseen
by a reference group consisting of representatives from government
agencies, local government, the freight industry and the local community,
and has involved extensive community consultation.
Upgrading of this section of High Street remains a high priority, based on the
assumption that Fremantle Inner Harbour will continue to operate at least
at its current throughput for many years. High Street is the only feasible
transport route providing access to Fremantle Inner Harbour from the east
and south, and is an essential link in this part of Perth’s major road network.
It is anticipated that a final report will be referred to the Minister towards
the end of 2009.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/freight
TravelSmart/LivingSmart
The Department’s Demand Management program (TravelSmart/
LivingSmart) encourages the community to reduce the environmental and
financial costs of car, energy and water use as well as waste disposal.
During 2008–09, the TravelSmart/LivingSmart service was provided to
10,000 households in the City of Mandurah and 5000 households in the City
of Joondalup. Co-funding was provided by the Department of Environment
and Conservation and the two cities. The program encouraged people to use
the Mandurah and Joondalup rail lines instead of travelling by car, and to
reduce their use of energy, water and waste disposal in their homes.
Since its introduction in 2000, the TravelSmart program has encouraged
450,000 people across 26 Western Australian communities to make better
travel choices. The TravelSmart/LivingSmart program to date has reduced
annual car travel by more than 300 million kilometres, reduced greenhouse
gas emissions by an estimated 90,000 tonnes, engaged the community in
seven million extra hours of physical activity and saved over $500 in fuel
costs for every participating household. The program has continued to
achieve the targets required to secure Commonwealth co-funding under the
Greenhouse Gas Abatement Program.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/travelsmart
www.transport.wa.gov.au/livingsmart
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Cycle Instead
The Department continues to promote cycling as an environmentally
friendly, healthy, enjoyable and viable form of transport for short journeys.
During this year’s Cycle Instead Bikeweek, more than 80 community events
were held throughout Western Australia, as well as several well patronised
major events. These included a Members of Parliament and Mayors’ Bike
Ride, co-hosted by the City of Stirling, a Cycle to School Day and the annual
30-kilometre Freeway Bike Hike community ride.
The ‘Cycle Instead in Spring’ campaign included a six-week Bike to Work
Challenge, which began in September 2008 and engaged 1783 commuter
cyclists from 97 workplaces across the State. Participants travelled a
combined total of 505,194 kilometres, saving an estimated $90,900 in fuel
costs.
The establishment of an electronic newsletter has allowed the Department
to broadcast its latest achievements and statistics on cycling in a series of
very low-cost mail outs. The number of subscribers to this service continues
to grow rapidly.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/cycling
Cycling infrastructure
The Perth Bicycle Network (PBN) comprises a network of cycling routes
that provides a safer cycling environment throughout the Perth Metropolitan
area.
In 2008–09, the Government allocated more than $2 million to create shared
paths and other cycling facilities to extend the PBN, with major activities
undertaken during the year including:
• the completion of a one-kilometre principal shared path from the
Bayswater train station to Tonkin Highway; and
• the allocation of local government grants totalling $1 million to
metropolitan local government authorities on a matching dollar-fordollar
basis.
In 2008–09, the Regional Bicycle Network program (formerly Country
Pathways Grants Scheme) allocated $750,000 to local government
authorities throughout the regions on a matching dollar-for-dollar basis to
help with the planning, development and promotion of shared paths and
cycling facilities in regional Western Australia.
A review of the PBN commenced in 2007, with funding from the Western
Australian Planning Commission. The review is to produce a comprehensive
new strategic plan that reflects the Government’s environmental, health and
congestion management priorities. In 2008–09, the Department presented
the draft recommendations from the review to the Minister for Transport,
and commenced development of a new PBN plan.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
www.transport.wa.gov.au

Goal 2.
State Building – Major Projects
Building strategic infrastructure that will create jobs
and underpin Western Australia’s long-term economic
development.
Providing land for industry
The Department is heavily involved in land-related matters associated
with strategic infrastructure projects throughout Western Australia. A land
exchange agreement was negotiated for the return of land to the State from
the Ivanhoe and Carlton Hill pastoral stations that will be included into the
expansion of the Ord Irrigation area in the East Kimberley. The project will
double the size of the Ord irrigation area to about 28,000 hectares and will
provide major opportunities for growth and sustainability for the region’s
economic and social development. It represents an important breakthrough
in terms of preparing for future climate change impacts on particular areas
of the nation.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4 and 5.
http://lands.rdl.wa.gov.au/stateland
Providing land to support the needs of Western Australians
and deliver primary tenure for strategic infrastructure
projects
Over the year, the Department has completed more than 6718 separate land
transactions and generated $33.418 million in total revenue from land sales
that it administered as well as $11.448 million in rental from land and sea/
river bed that it leases. The Department’s State Land Services Business Unit
also transferred land totalling $3,398,705 at either nominal consideration or
at subsidised sale prices in line with Government agreements.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
http://lands.rdl.wa.gov.au/stateland
COAG national reform agenda
The Department has continued active involvement in the national reforms
being progressed by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG), to
ensure that Western Australia’s needs are taken into account and benefits
to the State are maximised. The COAG reform agenda’s objectives were set
to increase the productive capacity of the economy, address the inflationary
pressures that were emerging and deliver a higher quality of service to the
Australian community. Over the past year, key activities with significant
impact on Western Australia involved:
• Infrastructure Working Group: Infrastructure Australia’s national
infrastructure audit and priorities list, which were used as the basis to
subsequently allocate funding for a range of WA projects, including the
Northbridge Link;
• Housing Working Group: provision of $30 million from the Housing
Affordability Fund for electronic development assessment; and
• Business Regulation and Competition Working Group: where a third
of the reform agenda impacts across the functions of the Department,
including development assessment, environmental assessment and
approvals, infrastructure access regulation, maritime safety regulation,
national electronic conveyancing, national trade licensing (for transport
occupations), ports reviews and rail safety regulation.
www.transport.wa.gov.au
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Industrial buffers
On behalf of the Western Australian Planning Commission, the Department
undertook a comprehensive review of the State Planning Policy for industrial
buffers. This policy aims to ensure that appropriate buffer distances exist
to separate industrial land uses and essential infrastructure from sensitive
land uses so that land-use conflicts are minimised.
This policy was first gazetted in 1997. Following analysis of the public
submissions received during the review, substantial modifications were
made.
The Western Australian Planning Commission approved the release of the
draft revised policy in June 2009 for public comment.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies/
Kimberley gas precinct
In December 2008, the State Government announced James Price Point as
the preferred site for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) precinct in the Kimberley.
In response to this announcement, environmental approvals are being
sought from both the State and Federal Governments. The Department has
commenced work on the social impact assessment that is required as a
component of these environmental approvals.
The social impact assessment will identify and assess the anticipated social
impacts of the proposed LNG precinct on Broome and the surrounding
region of the West Kimberley. It will also develop mitigation, management,
monitoring and evaluation plans to manage the identified impacts.
It is expected that the social impact assessment will be completed by
November 2009.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3 and 4.
www.dsd.wa.gov.au/KimberleyLNG
Basic
raw
materials
The Department leads a group comprising State agencies, local government
and industry tasked with investigating a range of issues associated with the
provision of basic raw materials (sand, gravel, limestone, rock) in the Perth
Metropolitan, Peel/Mandurah and South West regions.
An applicants’ manual was completed and published in February 2009. It
provides guidance on the processes that industry and the State and local
governments need to follow when approval for extractive industry operations
is sought.
Mapping of basic raw materials resources has commenced with assistance
from the Department of Mines and Petroleum, and initial maps are expected
to be produced by August 2009. These maps will enable the State and
local governments to protect significant basic raw materials through local
planning schemes, and avoid approval of land uses which would render the
raw materials inaccessible.
Development of a basic raw materials strategy and revision of the State
Planning Policy on basic raw materials are underway. These are expected to
be completed by the end of 2009.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies/
Road and Rail Transport Noise
A State Planning Policy for road and rail transport noise was completed and
adopted by the Western Australian Planning Commission in May 2009. The
Department developed the policy with assistance from the Department of
Environment and Conservation and Main Roads WA. The policy guides land
development within the area of influence of rail and major road corridors
and freight handling facilities. It represents a coordinated, whole-ofgovernment
approach and considers land-use planning, freight networks
and infrastructure planning and provision.
The policy sets the framework for the coexistence of transport operations
and urban development, providing predictability for the freight industry and
infrastructure planners and providers, and ensuring long-term certainty
for transport infrastructure corridors and facilities through compatible
land-use development. It also provides guidance for developers seeking to
develop land adjacent to existing or planned roads and railways.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies/

Perth airport transport master plan
In July 2008, preparation of a transport master plan for Perth Airport
commenced through a partnership between key portfolio agencies and
the Commonwealth Government, with substantial project funding support
from the Commonwealth Government. The master plan is to guide future
investment decisions in road and public transport to and around the airport,
and ensure that the airport’s role is not compromised by a lack of transport
facilities. The project is being overseen by a Steering Committee chaired
by the Department, with representation from Main Roads WA, the Public
Transport Authority and the Australian Department of Infrastructure,
Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
During 2008–09, traffic modelling and public transport modelling were
undertaken and results analysed. A rail alignment planning and engineering
study is expected to be completed by August 2009. The master plan is due to
be completed in mid-2010.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/aviation
Mid West Infrastructure Analysis
The Mid West Infrastructure Analysis was released in November 2008,
providing the Government with recommendations to address the critical
infrastructure issues in relation to transport, water/sewerage, energy,
education, social, community health and services along with land-use
planning and housing issues.
The Department prepared the analysis in consultation with local governments
and service providers, and with further input from the Western Australian
Planning Commission.
The report provides a snapshot of existing and forecast social and hard
infrastructure requirements, based on an examination of broad projections
for the growth in population and employment, for 20 local government areas
in the Mid-West region.
The recommendations relate to specific anticipated infrastructure
requirements and identify the responsible agencies and timeframes for
implementation, subject to the availability of funding.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Publications
North West Corridor review
During 2008–09, the Department progressed a review of the structure plan
for the North West Corridor. Draft reports were prepared on spatial planning,
economic development, transport, demography and infrastructure, as part
of the structure planning process. The North West Corridor review work is
to be used in the development of an urban growth management strategy and
a structure plan for the North West sub region, as described under the new
draft Perth and Peel Spatial Framework, Directions 2031.
This sub region is a major growth area in the Perth Metropolitan region
and the growth management strategy and sub regional structure plan will
ensure that it has an adequate supply of urban land. They will also provide
a contemporary planning framework for urban growth, development of
employment locations and delivery of supporting infrastructure.
The draft urban growth management strategy is scheduled to be released in
November 2009 for public comment.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
Pilbara port development
In 2006, the Department completed an investigation into the need for
a new greenfield port site in the Pilbara and identified Ronsard Island,
about 80 kilometres west of Port Hedland, as the most promising location.
Subsequent work by the Department and the Port Hedland Port Authority,
completed in March 2009, identified the potential for expansion of capacity,
beyond that previously taken into account, at the Port of Port Hedland just
off Finucane Island. Timing considerations made the Outer Harbour port
concept off Finucane Island the preferred site for most current large iron ore
exporters and potential future exporters in the Pilbara.
The Department and the Port Hedland Port Authority have developed a
concept plan for a multi-user Outer Harbour facility with a capacity of 400
million tonnes per annum and are continuing to investigate ways in which
additional capacity can be found within the Inner Harbour of Port Hedland
Port. Work is currently being undertaken on the preferred operating and
financing structure for the Outer Harbour multi-user facility, and progress
is being made in reserving land required for this future port development.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
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Oakajee port and rail infrastructure
The development of a deep water port, associated rail infrastructure
and a purpose built industrial estate at Oakajee has been characterised
as the single most important project for Western Australia’s economic
development over the next 50 years. For the building of the deep water port,
the Department ran a Request for Proposal process and Oakajee Port and
Rail Pty Ltd was selected as the preferred respondent in July 2008.
The Department for Planning and Infrastructure, as the responsible
agency, worked closely with other government agencies, Oakajee Port and
Rail Pty Ltd and the community to progress development of the port. On 1
January 2009, responsibility for the Oakajee project was transferred to the
Department of State Development.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Regional hotspots
In 2008, the Department and the Western Australian Planning Commission,
in conjunction with LandCorp, investigated the land supply and
infrastructure requirements of centres in the Pilbara, Kimberley, Gascoyne
and Goldfields–Esperance regions. These centres were experiencing land
and housing supply pressures as a result of growth in the resource and/
or other industry sectors. A series of 11 Regional Hotspots documents
were produced, with information on land supply and release, development
constraints, population, lot creation activity, resource projects and local
and State Government initiatives. This information will assist with planning,
infrastructure and service delivery for the centres. Updates for Karratha,
Port Hedland, Broome and Kununurra are underway.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
Fremantle Ports Kwinana Quay
Significant research over several decades identified Naval Base/Kwinana as
the most suitable location for the development of overflow port facilities to
handle trade beyond 2015, when Fremantle Ports Inner Harbour reaches
capacity. The Kwinana Quay proposal, including the proposed Rowley Road
and Anketell Road road and rail freight access corridors, is now into the
statutory approvals stage. This includes assessment under the Environmental
Protection Authority’s Environmental Review and Management Plan (ERMP)
and the Western Australian Planning Commission’s assessment of an
amendment under the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS).
The Department and Fremantle Ports have jointly managed preparation of
the draft scoping document, the ERMP and plans for amending the MRS,
which will be ready to be released for public comment in September 2009. It
is expected that all environmental and planning approvals will be achieved
by late 2010.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/The+planning+system
Hazelmere enterprise area
The Department and the City of Swan are jointly developing a structure plan
for the Hazelmere enterprise area. During 2008–09, an Inception Report
and a Planning Context Report were completed, and preliminary water
monitoring, mapping and a sewer feasibility were undertaken.
The structure plan will ensure sustainable environmental, social and
economic development of the area. It will include resolution of drainage,
water, road and rail issues, which will free up a significant amount of wellsituated
industrial land for primarily transport and logistics purposes, with
some general industry and transitional uses.
A draft structure plan is expected to be released for public comment in late
2009.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies

Kwinana/Cockburn intermodal facility
A new intermodal freight terminal is proposed for the Kwinana/Cockburn
area and the Department, in conjunction with the Western Australian
Planning Commission, has undertaken two studies as part of an overall
requirement to plan and reserve land for this facility.
It is envisaged that the new intermodal terminal will form part of a ‘freight
village’ comprising the core terminal infrastructure, terminal support areas
and an industry park/cluster development.
A report detailing options for the preferred location of the new intermodal
freight terminal was released for public comment by the Minister for
Planning in November 2008. The Department reviewed the submissions
received, and then undertook further consultation with industry, government
and community representatives in June 2009. Following consideration of the
outcomes of this further consultation, a preferred location will be identified.
It is intended that the preferred terminal site will ultimately be included as
part of the structure plan for Latitude 32.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
Industrial land strategy
An Industrial Land Strategy will be completed in July 2009. It represents
the culmination of a comprehensive investigation of past and future trends
in the demand and supply of industrial land in the Perth Metropolitan and
Peel regions and identifies potential land to meet the forecast demand. The
overall aims of the strategy are to ensure that there will be an adequate
supply of industrial land to meet future demand in the Perth and Peel
regions, and that there is ongoing strategic planning for industrial land as
part of the wider planning framework for those regions.
The strategy has been developed jointly by the Department for Planning and
Infrastructure, the Department of State Development and LandCorp.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
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Fremantle Harbours policy
In recent years, the Department has experienced increasing demand for
expansion at Fremantle and has undertaken a review of land use in the
Fremantle Harbours precinct. The development of the Fremantle Harbours
Policy was commenced in 2007, following a recommendation from the
Department to the then Minister for Planning and Infrastructure of the need
to develop an over-arching policy and framework for future development at
the Fremantle Harbours.
A Steering Committee was established and community consultation
undertaken on proposed concept plans. The feedback from the public
consultation process was compiled into the Fremantle Harbours Policy
Report on Submissions, which was endorsed by the Steering Committee.
The new Minister for Transport has endorsed recommendations to continue
with the environmental studies for the Fremantle Harbours and the
development of an over-arching policy document to provide a 30-year vision
for the future of Fremantle Harbours.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3 and 5.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Perth Coastal Planning Strategy
Preparation of the Perth Coastal Planning Strategy was initiated by the
Government in 2003. The Department has produced a draft strategy
identifying 56 precincts along the Perth Metropolitan coastline. The precincts
extend from Two Rocks in the north to Singleton in the south. The strategy
sets the framework for the built form along the Perth coastline and provides
guidelines for ongoing local area planning and coastal management
programs.
The draft strategy was released for public comment for four months in
December 2008. Analyses of submissions, and reports and recommendations
to the Western Australian Planning Commission, are expected by December
2009.
The strategy will be reviewed five years after its final adoption, which is
expected in May 2010.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Publications
Assessing coastal vulnerability to climate change
The Department has commissioned a LiDAR (light detection and ranging)
survey of the near shore bathymetry adjacent to the Swan coastal plain from
Two Rocks to Cape Naturaliste. Bathymetric and seabed data collected will
provide primary information for engineering and environmental studies,
which will assess the vulnerability of the coast to erosion and inundation
that may occur due to sea level rise associated with global warming.
Aerial surveys have been completed, and work is underway to review and
compile data for final presentation. The result will be a high-resolution,
three dimensional model of the sea floor along the coast that can be used in
engineering and environmental modelling to predict the effects of weather
and climate change.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+policies

Supply of oceanographic information to port authorities
The Department supplies the State’s port authorities with vital oceanographic
information that enables the safe and efficient movement of vessels trading
in the import and export of commodities.
Vessels entering and leaving the State’s ports via restricted depth channels
use real-time tidal and ocean conditions, such as wave and swell heights,
to determine if there is a safe clearance between the sea bed and the hull
of the vessel. This real-time information from the Department’s tide gauges
and wave buoys is vital to the port authorities in their operations.
It is estimated that effective use of real-time oceanographic information
adds six per cent to the total volume (and value) of exports from Western
Australia and provides greater profitability to companies and greater
royalties to government.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Augusta–Walpole Coastal Strategy
The Augusta–Walpole Coastal Strategy has been prepared to provide a
framework for sustainable land-use planning and management along the
coastline between Augusta and Walpole. The strategy provides guidance
on coastal tenure and management, settlement, tourism, coastal access,
infrastructure, subdivision, development, and protection of the environment
and biodiversity. It also provides detailed planning direction for updating
planning schemes and promotes a coordinated approach by the three local
governments responsible for the area.
The Department prepared the Augusta–Walpole Coastal Strategy on behalf
of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), with substantial
community and stakeholder engagement. The WAPC endorsed the final
strategy in February 2009.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+policies
Coastal Catchments Initiative
The Department has completed the water sensitive urban design component
of the Swan–Canning and Vasse–Geographe Coastal Catchments Initiative
(CCI) projects. The project outputs have contributed to the development of a
water quality improvement plan for both estuary systems.
The Department of Water and the Western Australian Local Government
Association partnered with the Department to facilitate the integration of
water resource protection and management into the land-use planning
system. The Department recently completed the final CCI report required
under the Department’s funding agreement and contractual obligations with
the Commonwealth Government Department of the Environment, Water,
Heritage and the Arts. In receiving the final report, the Commonwealth
Government noted the excellent partnerships that have been forged and
acknowledged the project’s outcomes had been a significant success.
Under the CCI project, the Department finalised the Better Urban Water
Management framework along with Planning Bulletin 92 Urban Water
Management, which were subsequently endorsed and adopted by the Western
Australian Planning Commission in September 2008. Providing guidance
on the implementation of State Planning Policy 2.9 Water Resources, the
framework ensures appropriate consideration of water management issues
at all stages in the planning system by requiring a suitably detailed water
management report accompany planning applications.
Since finalisation, Better Urban Water Management has been actively
implemented through a suite of initiatives including capacity building
programs, development of further guidance documents and a review of
internal and inter-departmental procedures and processes. The framework
received the Innovation Award at the 2008 WA Water Awards.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+policies
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CETO Wave Energy project
The Department has worked with Carnegie Corporation throughout the year
to successfully issue a licence to the Corporation for over 30,147 hectares
of the Albany coastline to identify the most suitable areas to establish the
CETO wave energy project. Wave energy generation offers the potential to
revolutionise power and water production globally. CETO harnesses the
enormous renewable energy present in our ocean’s waves and converts it
into two of the most valuable commodities underpinning the sustainable
growth of the planet, zero-emission electricity and zero-emission
desalinated water. The Department’s State Land Services Business Unit has
developed associated land policy to address the growing need for State land
by renewable energy organisations.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
www.planning.wa.gov.au
Storm surge model for Bunbury
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been agreed between the
Department, the Western Australian Planning Commission and Geoscience
Australia for the preparation of a storm surge model for Bunbury. The model
is due to be completed by June 2010.
Geoscience Australia will develop the model, which will be used to quantify
the potential impacts of different storm surge scenarios under a variety of
climate change conditions to the year 2100. The model will also measure
the effectiveness of coastal protection infrastructure to protect areas of
Bunbury from both storm surge and sea level rise.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3 and 4.
www.planning.wa.gov.au
EnviroPlanning
The EnviroPlanning project is a partnership project involving the Department,
the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Western Australian
Local Government Association.
EnviroPlanning’s Local Government Partnership Program encourages
innovative projects that provide case studies/examples of new ways to make
land-use planning more responsive and effective as a tool for assisting
natural resource management. In 2008–09, funding totalling $200,000 was
awarded to three new projects through this program:
• a water management strategy for the City of Wanneroo;
• a land-use management plan for the Moresby Range; and
• a strategic environmental planning project for the Dawesville to
Binningup area.
EnviroPlanning has also prepared a paper on the integration of natural
resource management and land-use planning. The paper was released in
March 2009 for broad stakeholder consultation, and will be finalised in late
2009.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+policies

Coastwest grants
The Coastwest program provides opportunities for Western Australians
to learn about, conserve and protect our coast. It is administered by the
Department on behalf of the Western Australian Planning Commission.
Annual Coastwest grants provide resources for partnerships between
coastal managers and community organisations to undertake on-ground
projects designed to improve the condition and amenity of the coast.
In 2008–09, grant agreements were put in place and staged funding
commenced for successful projects announced in June 2008. Fifteen grant
projects from previous rounds were completed and acquitted. Revised
program guidelines were endorsed by the Coastal Planning Coordination
Council in October 2008.
In June 2009, 26 projects were allocated Coastwest grants totalling around
$639,000. The largest grant will fund the protection of the Leschenault
Peninsula Conservation Park and will see the revegetation and dune
stabilisation of a regional park in proximity to a growing urban population.
Other projects include works to protect the fragile dune environment in
Torbay Inlet, near Albany, and a seagrass monitoring program in Roebuck
Bay, Broome.
Community and regional organisations have also been supported
through Coastwest Community Support Grants and the Regional Coastal
Management Group Support Fund.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3 and 4.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+policies
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Gnangara sustainability strategy
A draft inter-agency planning and management strategy has been prepared
to guide the sustainable use of the Gnangara Mound’s land and water
resources. The strategy addresses the overall planning and management
of the multiple land use and biodiversity factors that affect the water and
ecological resources of the Gnangara Mound.
A taskforce and a coordinating committee were formed to guide the
preparation of the strategy and the Department had representatives on both
of these.
A number of studies were undertaken to provide the necessary background
information to prepare the strategy. The Department managed Project
7: Investigation into the Regional Planning Context and Future Land Use
Options of the Mound, which has been completed.
The draft Gnangara Sustainability Strategy is scheduled to be released in
July 2009 for public comment. The strategy is expected to be completed by
late 2009.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+policies
Strategic planning for Greater Bunbury
In response to its sustained growth, the Department has continued to
progress planning for the future of Greater Bunbury, which includes the City
of Bunbury and the shires of Harvey, Dardanup and Capel.
Work has commenced on the review of the Greater Bunbury Structure
Plan, which will provide land for residential and industrial development in
the region for the next 20 to 30 years. Studies are underway to identify new
urban areas, employment areas, transport links and servicing requirements.
Retention of important agricultural areas, environmental protection, regional
open space and the impacts of climate change are also being addressed.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3 and 4.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/WAPC+statements
Planning for the South-West region
The Department is finalising the South-West Framework – a strategic regional
planning document being prepared to guide the future development of the
South West region over the next 15–20 years. The framework addresses the
scale and distribution of future population growth and housing development
and identifies strategies for dealing with economic growth, environmental
issues, transport, infrastructure, water resources, agriculture, tourism and
the emerging impacts of climate change.
A draft framework was released in June 2008, inviting public comment until
September 2008. Revision of the framework in light of the submissions
received is substantially complete, and the framework and submissions
report are to be presented to the Western Australian Planning Commission
(WAPC) in July 2009 for endorsement as the Regional Strategy for the South
West.
Associated with the South-West Framework, a demographic profile was
prepared to improve understanding of the population characteristics and
trends for towns and centres in the South West. The results will be used by
the WAPC and local governments in the development of planning strategies
and for the provision of social and community infrastructure.
Also, a study quantifying the amount and location of building activity in
agricultural areas of the South West was completed in June 2009. The
results will assist in identifying the extent of the fragmentation of farming
land.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4
www.planning.wa.gov.au/WAPC+statements

2015 pastoral lease renewals
All pastoral leases in Western Australia are due to expire on 30 June 2015
although nearly all will be renewed for their same term in accordance with
the provisions of the Land Administration Act 1997.
As part of the renewal process and after determining future state land
requirements through consultation with state and local government
agencies, the then Minister for Lands, in November 2002, notified all
affected pastoral lessees of areas to be excluded from their future renewed
lease. Negotiations on these areas were concluded in December 2004 which
resulted in 95 exclusions from 75 pastoral stations.
Along with implementing these exclusion agreements prior to 2015, renewal
of pastoral leases will also require:
• assessing compensation for pastoral improvements on the exclusions;
• ensuring plans and associated digital data files for the amendment of
the Spatial Cadastral database are adequate; and
• developing the post-2015 lease contract and any revised boundaries.
Due to the level of works required, during 2008–09 a specific project was
initiated under the PRINCE2 Project Management methodology to ensure
a planned and documented approach in coordinating the multiple complex
processes that need to occur effectively for this project to be successful.
A project manager has also been appointed to deliver the issuing of the
renewed pastoral leases in 2015.
A Project Control Board has been established, including Landgate as a key
stakeholder, and during 2009 has completed the business case, project
brief, risk log, project initiation and project plan documentation. The project
is scheduled to be resourced from July 2009 onwards to commence actions
under the approved Project Plan.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
http://lands.rdl.wa.gov.au/pastoral
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Indigenous Pastoral Enterprise Development
An Indigenous Pastoral Enterprise Development (IPED) initiative has been
resourced to generate land-based economic activity and employment on
Aboriginal-held pastoral land. IPED is a collaborative effort between the
Pastoral Lands Board and the Office of Aboriginal Economic Development
(now within the Department of Commerce). It works very closely with the
Department of Agriculture and Food’s Indigenous Management Support
Services to achieve three key outcomes:
• to address tenure issues affecting the development of economic
enterprises on Aboriginal held pastoral leases;
• to strengthen the management and governance of Aboriginal
enterprises; and
• broker training and support to ensure the ongoing success of these
enterprises.
IPED’s approach allows Aboriginal people to generate economic activity and
employment on their own land. In addition, it provides local people with the
skills necessary to find employment either on site or elsewhere. IPED uses
a two-phased approach to guide its work, which includes setting matters
up correctly in the short-term, and continuing to provide assistance in the
long-term.
Significant issues relating to compliance and land tenure on over 30 pastoral
leases have been addressed through this initiative and the leases are now in
a position to deliver benefits to their owners and local communities.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
http://lands.rdl.wa.gov.au/pastoral
Planning for Aboriginal communities
The Department prepares town plans, known as community layout plans, for
Western Australia’s large, permanent and remote Aboriginal communities.
Beyond community layout plans, the Department also undertakes strategic
planning projects and policy development, and provides planning advice and
assistance to some of the State’s most remote areas.
A significant strategic planning project completed in 2008–09 was the
Fitzroy Futures Town Plan. It was prepared by the Department on behalf of
the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), the Shire of Derby–
West Kimberley and Bunuba Incorporated. The WAPC endorsed the Town
Plan in 2009.
The Fitzroy Futures Town Plan was developed as a sub-regional structure
plan under the State Planning Framework. The Shire is currently preparing
a local planning strategy with a view to a municipality-wide town planning
scheme being developed in the future.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+policies
National eDAIS governance
In September 2008, Western Australia and the Commonwealth signed a
Memorandum of Understanding to provide funding for the establishment
and operation of a National eDAIS Coordination Office (NCO).
The eDAIS (Electronic Development Assessment Interoperability
Specification) supports the requirements of all States and Territories for the
electronic processing of planning and development applications.
The NCO is to provide governance, management and technical support
for eDAIS and the jurisdictions’ implementation of electronic development
assessment.
The Department will host the NCO for the next three years.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.planning.wa.gov.au

Providing land to the community
Through its State Land Services Business Unit, the Department provides
land to support communities within Western Australia. Over the last year,
the Department was instrumental in providing land in Albany for the Albany
Waterfront Project. The project will span a number of stages that will allow
development of foreshore land for community and commercial purposes.
The first stage of the project will enable the development of the Albany
Entertainment Centre, with future stages to consist of marina, hotel and
commercial precinct developments.
Land for seniors’ accommodation in Walpole was also provided to
accommodate existing senior community members who could need more
home assistance in their retirement years. The proposed development
would provide up to 14 individual units and a recreational and administration
centre and will allow seniors to have extra assistance while remaining in
familiar surroundings, near family and friends in the community in which
they may have always lived.
Land was also provided to the Agesis Aged Care Group to enable expansion
of its facilities at Innaloo, and expressions of interest were processed to
enable key worker accommodation to be provided in South Hedland and
Karratha. The Department also released broad-hectare sites totalling
over 50 hectares for residential developments at Broome, Karratha, Kulin,
Newman, Port Hedland, South Hedland and Tom Price as well as light
industrial land at Karratha.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
http://lands.rdl.wa.gov.au/stateland
National planning reform agenda
The Department has continued to support the Minister for Planning’s
participation in the Local Government and Planning Ministers Council
(LGPMC), which is responsible for decision-making on key strategic local
government and planning policy matters that can be addressed at the
national level. Over the last year, the LGPMC and its supporting bodies have
focused on:
• development assessment reform;
• planning and zoning law reform to increase retail competition;
• environmental assessment and approval reforms;
• sustainability of cities and major urban centres;
• climate change planning policies and the development of a national
framework and tools for use by local government to inform planning for
climate change mitigation and adaptation;
• affordable housing; and
• the National Broadband Network.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
Planning and Development Regulations
The Department has completed the Planning and Development Regulations
2009, which are to come into effect on 1 July 2009. This is the first set of
consolidated regulations to be prepared under the Planning and Development
Act 2005. It further simplifies the State’s planning system, bringing together
six sets of regulations that were prepared under the previous legislation
and updating the language and processes. It also introduces new provisions
that support sections of the Planning and Development Act relating to road
access conditions and infringement notices.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
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Building a Better Planning System
In March 2009, the Department, in conjunction with the Western Australian
Planning Commission, issued an industry consultation paper on planning
reform, titled Building a Better Planning System. The paper proposed six
priority areas for reform and over 50 priority actions. The priority areas were:
• simplifying planning approvals;
• more effective planning instruments;
• prioritising major projects;
• integrated coordination of infrastructure and land-use planning;
• a comprehensive regional planning framework; and
• strengthening governance and institutional arrangements.
A total of 110 submissions were received.
In June 2009, the Department established a Planning Reform Industry
Reference Group to consult and provide input on a final reform agenda to
be released in early 2009–10. The reforms are intended to achieve lasting
improvements and a planning system that ensures Western Australia has
the strategic capability and flexibility to deal with an environment of change
and uncertainty through well resourced and focused institutional/agency
arrangements and effective planning instruments.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
Monitoring land and housing supply
The Department, on behalf of the Western Australian Planning Commission,
administers the statutory land subdivision process, responding to
applications from developers. A report on lot approval statistics, entitled
State Lot Activity, is produced quarterly. In 2008–09, the development
industry applied for the construction of 26,119 residential lots; 22,772 of
these lots were granted conditional approval, and the industry returned to
the Department for final approval on 12,179 constructed lots. At the end of
June 2009, the industry had a stock of 73,408 lots with conditional approval
to construct.
To provide a more complete picture of the supply of land and housing for policy
makers, the development industry and the community, the Department also
produces the quarterly Land Supply and Housing Activity report. The report
brings together housing finance data, median house and land sale prices,
dwelling approvals, dwelling construction, rental vacancy and median rental
costs with subdivision data.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
Electronic Land Development Process
The Electronic Land Development Process (eLDP) program encompasses
the establishment of an on-line subdivision approvals process from the
point of application for preliminary approval to the point of application for
registration of title on newly created lots. It will provide an interface for
developers to lodge applications on line, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
and link agencies and local government to replace existing inefficient paperbased
processes.
Collaboration with Landgate has led to the formation of a shared governance
structure that will enable both the Department and Landgate to maximise
possible efficiencies between the eLDP and Landgate’s iLand programs.
During 2008, a revised strategy was developed to underpin the future
direction of eLDP, leading to the preparation of a Request for Tender for a
high-level design and solution options exercise. This exercise will further
document the design, define the structure of the system and determine the
best means of implementing eLDP. A contract is expected to be awarded for
this work to commence by the end of 2009.
www.planning.wa.gov.au

Demography services
As the State Demographer, the Department provides advice on demographic
trends to the public sector. In conjunction with the Western Australian
Planning Commission, the Department has begun an update to its
population projections by reviewing current best practice methodology and
researching recent and historical trends. The population projections are
used extensively in planning the future delivery of nearly all government
services throughout the State. The private sector also has a keen interest in
population projections, which form an essential element of market research.
It is expected that new population projections for all local government areas
will be completed in 2009–10.
Other activities included:
• demographic advice to peak strategic projects, including the
Department’s Regional Hotspots publications and Directions 2031
Spatial Framework for Perth and Peel;
• hosting the Australia New Zealand Population Workshop – a national
demography forum concerned with population projection methodology
at the state and national levels; and
• publication of the Population Bulletin: 2008 Estimated Resident
Population.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
Perth Employment Survey
The Perth Employment Survey is a cyclical project conducted by the
Department approximately every five years. The survey captures employment,
floor space and land-use data in areas zoned for commercial, industrial,
public purposes or recreation/open space.
The latest survey commenced in March 2007 and was completed in June
2009. It covered the Perth Metropolitan region and the Mandurah and Murray
local government areas. Around 113,000 activities were measured in the
survey. Initial estimates indicate that 107,000 people work in locations in the
city centre, with another 441,000 in the remainder of the Perth Metropolitan
region and around 18,000 in the Mandurah and Murray local government
areas.
The survey’s results for the city centre were published in the report The
Evolving City: An atlas of change in the City of Perth 1990–2007. These
results show a continuing growth in the dominance of commercial activity
such as office/business and shop/retail uses, as well as an expansion of
residential living in the city. The already small levels of manufacturing in the
city centre have further declined.
The data collected will inform employment forecasting, which is a key factor
in land-use and transport planning.
The Department, jointly with the Department of Housing, has also supported
the reconstituted independent advisory Housing Industry Forecasting
Group (HIFG) with the provision of executive and secretarial support. HIFG
has provided the Government with a report entitled Forecast Dwelling
Commencements in WA.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
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Stirling City Centre
In November 2008, a structure plan framework for the Stirling City Centre
was released for public comment as a first step in the planning process for
a remodelled, people friendly city centre. This planning is being progressed
through the Stirling City Centre Alliance, which was formed in July 2008.
The Alliance is an example of collaborative, whole-of-government project
delivery, combining resources from key agencies including the Department
for Planning and Infrastructure, Western Australian Planning Commission,
City of Stirling, Main Roads WA, Public Transport Authority and LandCorp.
Residents, businesses and industry stakeholders are integral parts of the
problem-solving and decision-making processes, aiming for solutions that
meet present and future broad community needs.
Underpinning the planning are the transit oriented development principles
of sustainable mixed-use development centred around an accessible transit
station, which encourages public transport over private and provides diverse
employment and housing options.
Precinct planning will commence in July 2009 and a detailed structure plan
and implementation strategy are scheduled for release by December 2009.
*This activity also relates to Goal 5.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/The+planning+system/
Development contributions for infrastructure
A State Planning Policy has been produced to provide an equitable,
standardised system for planning and charging development contributions
for community infrastructure. This infrastructure includes sporting and
recreational facilities, community centres, child care facilities and libraries.
The policy provides certainty to developers, infrastructure providers and
the community about the charges which apply and how the funds will be
spent. Under the policy, local government planning schemes will set out the
system of charging through development contribution plans.
The Department prepared the policy on behalf of the Western Australian
Planning Commission, in consultation with industry and local government
representative groups. It was approved by the Government in June 2009 and
will be gazetted when the accompanying guidelines, which the Department
is drafting, have been finalised. This is expected to be by October 2009.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
Planning for activity centres
The Department is preparing a new State Planning Policy to provide general
planning guidance and facilitate the coordination of local government
planning for activity centres. This work is being undertaken for the Western
Australian Planning Commission, with assistance and input from local
governments and industry stakeholders.
The Activity Centres Policy will support implementation of the overall activity
centre network for the Perth and Peel regions established in Directions 2031.
The new policy is designed to encourage the development of activity centres
with greater diversity, including commercial, residential, mixed business and
retail activities, in areas that are well-located to the public transport system.
It replaces the Metropolitan Centres Policy, which had a greater retail activity
focus.
The draft policy has been released for a public comment period closing in
August 2009, and the new policy is expected to be finalised by the end of 2009.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies

Town Planning Regulations and Model Scheme Text review
As part of a series of reforms to improve and streamline the planning
process, the Department has undertaken a review of the Town Planning
Regulations 1967 and the Model Scheme Text.
A discussion paper outlining the results of the review was released in May
2009. It proposes a new framework of regulations, consisting of:
• local planning scheme regulations which set out the process for making
or amending a scheme and the template to be used (the Model Scheme
Text); and
• general scheme provisions regulations which apply to all planning
schemes throughout the State.
A more streamlined version of the Model Scheme Text is proposed, with
greater focus on local content.
The submission period for responses to the discussion paper closes in July
2009. It is intended that drafting instructions for the new regulations will be
completed by August 2009.
The Planning Schemes Manual is also being revised. This manual provides
guidance to local government in the preparation and review of local planning
strategies and planning schemes.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
Housing the Square Kilometre Array (SKA)
The Department’s State Land Services Business Unit continues to be
involved in innovative and world-class projects with key involvement in the
Australian bid to house the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a new generation
telescope that has a discovery potential 10,000 times greater than modern
day instruments. The telescope will give astronomers remarkable insights
into the formation of the early universe, including the emergence of the first
stars, galaxies and other structures. Australia has been short-listed, along
with South Africa, to host this revolutionary global facility, and State Land
Services has negotiated land tenure arrangements which include leasing
the site in the remote Mid-West of the State to CSIRO.
Residential Design Codes – Multi Unit Housing Code
Residential development in Western Australia is largely regulated through
the application of State Planning Policy 3.1 – Residential Design Codes. The
codes are adopted, through reference, in local town planning schemes.
While the codes have generally been regarded as effective in relation to
single and grouped dwelling development, there have been concerns about
their perceived failure to effectively deliver satisfactory diversity and choice
in housing, particularly in relation to the design of multi unit and mixed-use
developments.
Consequently, development of a Multi Unit Housing Code was initiated in
August 2008 to provide incentives for multi unit housing and housing diversity
in accordance with form-based guidelines, improve the standard of design
for multi unit housing, and provide guidance and assistance to regulators and
industry in the interpretation and application of performance-based criteria
and the promotion of multi unit housing and mixed-use developments.
It is intended that the Multi Unit Housing Code will be given effect through
an amendment to State Planning Policy 3.1.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
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Murdoch activity centre
The Department is coordinating the planning for the Murdoch Activity Centre’s
land-use and infrastructure requirements, to ensure that development is
consistent with the principles of the Murdoch Activity Centre Structure Plan
(Part A), which provides for sustainable growth of the precinct.
Design guidelines and a detailed area plan have been prepared for the
main street and mixed-use precinct linking the Fiona Stanley Hospital to
the Murdoch train station. This work will provide a framework for good
accessibility, high quality urban design and private investment opportunities,
supported by efficient infrastructure. A business case for the construction of
a freeway off-ramp link into the mixed-use precinct has also been completed.
The next stage is to undertake planning for the broader area surrounding
the Murdoch train station (Structure Plan Part B), which will consider the
long-term planning for the Murdoch University and other associated areas.
This will provide a basis for future development as a major employmentbased
activity centre focused on a passenger train station and delivering
best practice in transit oriented development.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
Wanneroo Town Centre
The Department progressed the revision of the Wanneroo Town Centre
structure plan, in partnership with the City of Wanneroo, with the completion
of a number of flora, fauna and vegetation assessment surveys and an
infrastructure servicing report for the structure plan area. The revised
structure plan is to provide the foundation for main street, new commercial
opportunities, and the potential development of a choice of housing within
walking distance of the revitalised town centre. The City of Wanneroo will
complete the revised plan, which is expected to be finalised at the end of 2009.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/The+planning+system
Transit oriented development
Based on transit oriented development (TOD) principles, the Department
assists, stimulates and facilitates the development and revitalisation of rail
station centres and surrounding precincts, aiming to achieve a mixture of
land uses that encourages the use of public transport. This contributes to
the Government’s sustainability objectives.
In 2008–09, the Department’s TOD-related activities included continuing
involvement in precinct planning studies at Stirling, South Perth, Canning
Bridge, Murdoch and Ashfield stations.
The Department also continued a major demonstration project focusing on
the key activity centres around the railway stations in the Maylands–Guildford
activity corridor. This included preparing an urban design framework for the
Maylands activity centre area, and preparing an urban development program
and a district activity and transit planning framework for the project area.
These will be completed in the coming financial year.
The Department is also undertaking a study to measure how well selected
precincts throughout Perth are performing in relation to key indicators of
TOD success. The selected precincts are where TOD initiatives are underway
or are likely to be taken, such as Murdoch, Midland, Canning Bridge,
Burswood and Ashfield.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies

Urban Development Program
In 2008, the Department completed a comprehensive review of the
Metropolitan Development Program (MDP) in association with state
government planning, environmental and infrastructure agencies. It
examined ways to deliver more strategic and consistent approaches
to the planning of land for development and the coordination of urban
infrastructure.
The Western Australian Planning Commission endorsed the review
recommendations, which included taking a 20-year outlook for land
development, increasing the profile of structure plans in coordinating land
for development, and encompassing residential, commercial and industrial
land planning. The review also indicated the need for a stronger focus on
infill and redevelopment in line with strategic planning policies.
In 2009–10, the Urban Development Program will replace the MDP and
encompass the Country Land Development Program and the Industrial Land
Development Program. The Urban Growth Monitor published in June 2009
was the first release of information under the Urban Development Program.
www.planning.wa.gov.au
Pedestrian access ways
The Department has drafted two new guidelines relating to pedestrian access
ways: Procedure for the Closure of Pedestrian Access Ways and Reducing Crime
and Antisocial Behaviour in Pedestrian Access Ways. These were released for
public comment, which closed in June 2009.
The guidelines respond to community concerns about property damage, antisocial
behaviour, drug abuse and burglaries associated with pedestrian access
ways, and the resultant ongoing requests to local governments for the closure
of pedestrian access ways on security and amenity grounds.
The new guidelines propose a new, simplified procedure for the closure of
pedestrian access ways, and outline approaches for applying ‘designing out
crime’ techniques to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in the access ways.
It is expected that the guidelines will be finalised in August 2009.
Procedure for closure: www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
Reducing crime: www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
Public Spaces & Public Life Perth 2009
In September 2008, the Department and the City of Perth jointly commissioned
urban designer Jan Gehl to review and update his 1994 study into public
spaces and public life in the Perth central area. The results were published
in the report Public Spaces & Public Life Perth 2009 in May 2009.
The new study found that progress had been made towards the city
centre becoming more attractive and vibrant, through a better pedestrian
environment and public transport, but more needed to be done to achieve its
potential. The report’s recommendations include development as a mixeduse
city, connecting the city to the river and Kings Park, developing the
waterfront, bringing in more residents and students for a diverse and vibrant
24-hour city, improving the bicycle network and expanding the city centre.
The report also provides a useful comparison with other Australian and
overseas cities where similar studies have been undertaken. It is intended
to serve as a reference for government agencies, planning professionals
and others to assist discussion and agreement on directions for Perth city.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
www.planning.wa.gov.au/Plans+and+policies
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Significant Issues and Trends
Global economic downturn
• The global economic downturn has resulted in a general decline in economic activity
including a slowing in demand for urban residential subdivision and a weakened demand
for commodity resources. Western Australia needs to invest in an efficient and nationally
competitive planning system and processes to support government measures to stimulate
economic activity.
• Under the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Reform Agenda, streamlining
and simplification of approval processes is required. Streamlining the approvals process
will provide transparency and consistency in the application of subdivision conditions
and development approval outcomes across varying local municipalities. There is a
requirement for the development of a performance management system to measure the
volume of development approval outcomes and timeframes achieved to benchmark local
government performance.
www.planning.wa.gov.au
Population growth
• Western Australia’s population growth and recent high levels of net migration are
impacting heavily on the planning for and delivery of government services, with the impact
being felt most significantly in the metropolitan and regional coastal areas of the State.
• The population increase throughout the State has placed an unprecedented demand
on infrastructure, services, developable land and housing stocks. The uncertainty in
the resources sector has caused deferments in investment; however, the Kimberley
population growth rate is expected to outstrip the general State growth rate, while over the
past decade there has been almost a 20 per cent population increase in the south-west of
Western Australia, with some regional urban centres such as Bunbury and Vasse growing
by 30 to 40 per cent.. The Department will continue to support planning for key new multiuser
infrastructure, particularly in the Pilbara, Kimberley and Mid–West regions.
www.planning.wa.gov.au
Housing affordability
• While the market for land and housing has fallen over the past year, strong population
growth has continued. This, combined with low rental vacancy rates, means demand
for dwellings is likely to increase over the coming years in both the construction and
established markets. This highlights the importance of planning for growth and the
integration of land-use and transport infrastructure, as well as ensuring the capacity to
deal with a high level of demand for statutory approvals.
www.planning.wa.gov.au
Climate change
• Climate change impacts are now a renewed focus of activity of the new Commonwealth
Government through the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). Coordination and
integration of water management planning in the land-use planning system will continue
to be a high priority.
• There is increasing pressure from local government for the provision of technical advice
on the coastal impacts of climate change, in particular with respect to coastal planning,
development and coastal protection; and the demand for regulatory advice will continue
to grow as the State’s population expands. For example, significant resources are being
diverted to assist the Shire of Busselton, the Port Geographe Marina developer and other
state government agencies to solve seaweed and sand issues at the entrance to the Port
Geographe Marina.
www.planning.wa.gov.au
Environment
• The bulk of the State’s natural resources are located in regional areas and industry requires
highly complex infrastructure delivery in natural environments that are often fragile and
sometimes invested with particular significance for Indigenous people.
www.planning.wa.gov.au
Freight transportation
• In freight logistics the emphasis is now on the total demand-supply chain between producer
and consumer rather than the individual linkages. Public and private sectors need to work
cooperatively to develop solutions to freight logistics issues, taking into account economic,
social and environmental considerations.
• The volume of freight to be transported is expected to increase at about 3.5 per cent per
annum resulting in a doubling of freight over the next 20 years. Rail will need to play an
increased role to minimise the impact on the community and existing infrastructure. The
Government needs to play an active role in ensuring the growth and sustainability of the
rail freight network.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/freight

Rail safety
• The existing state-based rail safety legislation is to be replaced with a single National
rail safety regime to improve safety and, importantly, to provide efficiency and industry
harmonisation between track and rolling stock operators that conduct business in more
than one State or Territory, thus providing a more level playing field for rail in comparison
with the road freight industry.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/rail
Pastoral land management
• Some of the trends and issues relating to the management of pastoral land include:
• a shift to multiple land use;
• the move to purchase pastoral leases for non-pastoral purposes, such as for private
conservation interests and as lifestyle blocks; and
• issues with pastoral leases, such as inappropriate forms of land tenure and noncompliance
with lease conditions.
The Pastoral Lands Board is contributing to Ministerial committees established during 2008–
09 to review issues relating to diversification opportunities on pastoral leases and to investigate
issues affecting pastoral profitability in the southern rangelands.
http://lands.rdl.wa.gov.au/pastoral
Taxi services
• Taxi industry performance remains a challenge, with service falling significantly below
the levels taxi customers are entitled to expect. While Government reforms have seen
the cost structure of the industry reduced to significantly less than in other Australian
capital cities, and resulted in more taxis on the road, the tight labour market is making it
difficult to achieve sufficiently strong service levels. This remains a particular challenge
for services in peak periods, in the outer suburbs and with multi-purpose taxi services for
the disabled.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/taxis
Licensing services
• There is a growing national agenda for greater harmonisation of motor driver licensing
and motor vehicle registration across Australia. The management issue is identifying
options that will work for both customers and agencies across Australia.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing
Air services
• The global economic downturn has had an impact on the Western Australian aviation
sector with a fall in passenger numbers and a decrease in profitability. This has led to
some regional communities receiving reduced or cancelled air services and increased
air fare costs. In the worse case scenario, the State Government may be required to
subsidise some intrastate air service routes in order to maintain services to regional
communities. Western Australia’s intrastate air service policies must achieve a balance
between promoting sustainable competition and ensuring that services to regional and
remote communities are maintained.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/aviation
Marine services and facilities
• There is growing congestion on our navigable waterways as people pursue maritimecentred
leisure activities in the Perth Metropolitan area as well as in regional centres. A
sustained three to four per cent growth in private vessel registration reflects this trend.
The issue is how to regulate in a way to ensure that interactions between all vessels,
whether recreational or commercial, are managed safely.
• Better information to assist decision-making is now available from geographic data such
as oceanographic, bathymetric, cartographic and geographic information systems; and
the volume of data being collected is increasing rapidly. However, web-based access and
the capture, management and dissemination of this data has not kept pace with demand
or technological advancement; and our existing IS systems and hardware are inadequate
to support our current or future data needs.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Regional services
• As the East Kimberley’s regional shipping hub, the infrastructure at the Port of Wyndham
will require major refurbishments and significant future planning in view of the likely
additional product handling needs arising from the Ord Stage 2 development project and
increased tourism.
• Current and future service needs for the oil and gas industry are being considered through
a possible expansion to Exmouth Boat Harbour, which would provide benefits to industry
and the community.
www.transport.wa.gov.au
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Government policy requirements
Corruption prevention
During 2008–09, the Department commenced deployment of a training
program for staff focusing on accountable and ethical decision-making
as outlined in Public Sector Commissioner’s Circular 2009–03 Training on
Accountable and Ethical Decision Making in the Western Australian Public
Sector.
The Department also commenced a review of its Misconduct Management
Framework. The review aims to achieve better alignment with accountability
and compliance enablers such as legislation, government directives and
internal policies. As a result of the review, a more effective process for
preventing, identifying and responding to misconduct will be integrated into
business and operational activities.
The Department reviewed its risk management processes during 2008–09,
which included the development of a risk register. Misconduct risks were
identified as part of this process and included on the register with treatment
actions. The treatment and monitoring of misconduct risks will also be
integrated into operational business plans.
Substantive equality
The Department has initiated implementation of the Policy Framework in
the following service areas.
1. Review of Indigenous land applications by the State Land Services (SLS)
The Needs and Impact Assessment found evidence of both positive
practices and systemic barriers that impact on Indigenous people
who apply for State lands. During 2008–09, a resources guide to assist
Indigenous people to apply for land was drafted and it is planned that the
draft will be refined and made available to communities and individuals
during 2009–10.
2. Recreational Skippers Ticket (RST) Training Manual and how to deliver
RST to Indigenous Communities in the North West regions by the Marine
Safety Business Unit (MSBU)
The MSBU has completed implementation of the recommendations from
the Needs and Impact Assessment including:
• trials on the theory and practical content were undertaken at One Arm
Point and Broome;
• the RST workbook was reworded in plain language to avoid jargon and
technical terms;
• a CD which incorporates a workbook for assessors to aid in teaching
and assessment was developed. This workbook incorporates guidelines
and alternative methods of training which considers cultural differences
and learning through conversation; and
• RST assessment practices have been adapted to include verbal
assessment.

The MSBU is also undertaking a program to evaluate the uptake of the RST
within remote Indigenous communities throughout the Kimberley region.
The primary aims of the program are to:
• develop an understanding of the number and location of Indigenous
boating communities in the Kimberley;
• identify any challenges restricting the uptake of the RST in remote
areas; and
• determine further promotional and substantive equality opportunities to
encourage a safer Indigenous boating community
3. Consulting with the Custodians – An assessment of the Consultation
Process for Aboriginal People on the Metropolitan Region Scheme in
WA by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC).
Significant progress has been made in the implementation of the
assessment’s recommended region scheme procedural reforms with the
support of the WAPC. Pivotal to progress was establishing a sustainable
mechanism for obtaining credible and timely Aboriginal advice on land and
the values attached to it. This has been achieved through a Memorandum
of Understanding between WAPC/the Department and the South West
Aboriginal Land and Sea Council (SWALSC). The agreement has been
commenced with advice regarding the Metropolitan Region Scheme before
extending it to region planning schemes outside the Metropolitan area.
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Other achievements include:
• establishing procedures for the early identification of Aboriginal interest
in land subject to region scheme rezoning;
• modifying the manual of procedures to incorporate referrals and other
new practices introduced; and
• introducing information on Aboriginal heritage and SWALSC advice into
region scheme planning reports.
Since the assessment recommendations which support substantive
equality outcomes in region scheme administration have now been largely
completed, it is important to note that continuing refinements will be made
in the future to further improve the process.
4. Review of driver licensing for people from culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds (CALD).
5. This review commenced during 2008–09 and will continue as the
Department’s nominated area of implementation for 2009–10. This
review involves examining the licensing services that the Department
provides and whether they are appropriate for people from CALD
backgrounds. Progress to date includes the analysis of the current
driver licensing system in relation to legislative requirements, internal
instructions and public information.
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Occupational Safety and Health and Injury Management
Statement of Agency commitment to Occupational Safety and
Health (OSH) and Injury Management (IM)
The Department for Planning and Infrastructure, as an employer and
occupier, is committed to ensuring that its operational activities are carried
out by management with full regard for the health, safety and welfare of
employees, contractors and the public. This duty of care extends to ensuring
that designers, manufacturers and suppliers of materials, equipment and
services to the Department for use in its operational activities, do so in
compliance with recognised occupational safety and health standards.
There has been a strong focus on safety performance through the inclusion
of occupational safety and health initiatives in the Director General’s 2008–
09 performance agreement with the Minister and the implementation of the
following programs during the 2008–09 financial year.
• Reviewed the Occupational Policy and Procedures Manual; Occupational
Safety and Health Committee’s terms of reference, and Teleworking
Policy.
• Amended the Agency’s Unacceptable Behaviour Policy to incorporate
bullying, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and
victimisation.
• Reviewed the use of personal electrical equipment in the workplace.
• Conducted workplace inspections and rectified faults and unsafe work
situations.
• Undertook a fire and evacuation audit of all licensing and vehicle
operations centres.
Formal mechanism for consultation with employees on OSH
matters
Elected occupational safety and health representatives (OSHR) and
committees are the two main sources by which the consultative process
on OSH matters in the workplace is supported. The basic structure of
participation in the Agency is workplace OSHR representing discrete groups
within the Agency. Through their representatives, employees can participate
in decisions concerning OSH in the workplace environment.
The OSH committee facilitates consultation and cooperation between
employer and employees and is responsible for:
• making recommendations and providing assistance in the development
of strategies to ensure the effective management of OSH;
• monitoring and reviewing OSH measures (including inspections);
• assisting in the resolution of OSH issues that arise in the work place;
• obtaining information and consulting with the employer about proposed
changes that may affect OSH;
• identifying training needs for employees/volunteers and supervisors/
managers;
• considering matters referred to it; and
• undertaking other functions assigned to it by legislation or by agency
policy.

Assessment of OSH management systems
The Department regularly schedules audits to assess the effectiveness of
OSH Management Systems.
These audits take into account several factors to determine the level of
associated risks to the organisation’s operations, the effectiveness of the
existing systems, their capability to achieve established objectives and the
consequences to the Agency.
These audits ensure that the management systems are kept up-to-date and
are responsive in meeting changing demands.
Summary of audit findings 2008–09
• Reporting of risk exposures to be timely and effective and be documented
in business plans.
• Improving the effectiveness of the OSH committee.
• Updating OSH policy and procedures to reflect changing work
environment and conditions.
• Inclusion of targets against performance indicators.
• Ensuring safety representatives undertake their responsibilities.
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Occupational Safety, Health and Injury management
performance
Measure Actual Actual against target
2007–08 2008–09 Target
Department
result
No of fatalities 0 0 0 0
Lost Time Injury/Disease
Incidence Rate
Lost Time Injury/Disease
Severity Rate
Percent of injured
workers returned to work
within 28 weeks
Percentage of managers
trained in OSH and IM
0.85 0.72
20.00 5.8
0 or 10%
reduction
0 or 10%
reduction
15.3%
reduction
71.0%
reduction
100% 100% N/A N/A
5% 15% 50%
Refer to
footnote
*The target of 50% or better for training managers in OSH and IM was not achieved due to staff
shortages and delays in inviting tenders and awarding the contract for on-line training.
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Internal audit reviews
The Department has an in-house internal audit function that provides an
independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add
value and improve the organisation’s operations and business practices.
The internal audit function includes comprehensive reviews conducted in
accordance with the Department’s endorsed internal audit charter and audit
program. The Department participated in over 25 reviews during 2008–09.
The key reviews included:
• Commercial lease management
• Boat registrations
• OSH Code of Practice
• Information security
• Legislative compliance
• Misconduct framework
• TRELIS user access administration procedures
• Commissions to licensing agents
• Procurement and payment practices and efficiencies
• Prosecutions services
• Training and development
• Water usage compliance
• Various Commonwealth grant acquittals.
Office of the Auditor General audits
External audits specific to the Department:
• Public Sector Performance Report 2009 – Administration of the
Metropolitan Region Scheme by the Department for Planning and
Infrastructure – tabled 1 April 2009.
External audits where the Department was part of the sample of agencies
selected:
• Improving Resource Project Approvals – tabled 7 October 2008
• Information Systems Audit Report – 8 April 2009
• Coming Ready or Not: Preparing for Large-Scale Emergencies – 20 May
2009.
The recommendations derived from both internal audit and external
audit reviews are managed and monitored by the Department’s Audit
Recommendation Management System. Progress reporting on the status
of implementation of recommendations occurs on a regular basis to both
the Executive Management Committee and the Audit and Risk Management
Committee.
Audit and Risk Management Committee
The Committee’s primary objective is to improve the credibility and objectivity
of the Department’s accountability processes and governance practices. The
committee is chaired by the Director General, and includes a representative
from the Office of the Auditor General. For 2008–09, the committee met on
six occasions.

Risk management
During the year, the Department reviewed its Risk Management Policy
and Procedures. The updated Policy and Procedures were endorsed by
the Executive Management Committee in May 2009 and reinforce the
Department’s commitment to the management of existing and potential
risks that may have an adverse impact on the Department’s ability to
meet its obligations to Government, customers, staff and members of the
public. The Risk Management Procedures have been enhanced to provide
staff with practical guidelines on the risk management process and how it
integrates into the planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting activities of
the Department.
The Department also developed a Risk Register during 2008–09. The
development of the Risk Register involved several workshops with Audit and
Risk Management Committee members, relevant operational staff and a
representative from RiskCover. A number of strategic risks were identified
and assessed against the Department’s risk matrix during this process.
Treatment strategies are currently under development for risks assessed
as ‘high’ or ‘extreme’. Monitoring of risks will occur quarterly through the
Audit and Risk Management Committee.
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Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act 1992 (‘the FOI Act’), which came into effect
on 1 November 1993, created a general right of access to documents held
by State and local government agencies.
The FOI Act requires agencies to make available details about the kind
of information they hold and enables persons to ensure that personal
information held by government agencies about them is
‘accurate, complete, up-to-date and not
misleading’.
Under the FOI Act, agencies are required
to publish an annual Information
Statement either as a stand-alone
document, or in their Annual Report.
We have chosen to incorporate our
Freedom of Information data in our
Annual Report.
The object of the Information
Statement is to provide a
description of the agency’s
procedures for giving
members of the public access
to its documents; the kinds
of documents that are usually
held by the agency, including
documents that may be purchased
from the agency or those that may
be obtained free-of-charge. This
Information Statement was prepared
and is correct as at June 2009.
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FOI applications
Members of the public may submit formal FOI applications for documents
held by the agency which are not publicly available. A formal application for
information must be:
• in writing;
• give enough information to enable the requested documents to be
identified;
• give an Australian address to which notices can be sent;
• accompanied by a $30 application fee, unless the information relates to
a personal matter, (which is free-of-charge). An additional charge may
apply for the processing of non-personal information. The fee is reduced
by 25 per cent for pensioners and financially disadvantaged persons;
and
• addressed to our Freedom of Information Coordinator.
FOI application forms are available from the Department’s internet website
at www.dpi.wa.gov.au click on ‘About Us’, then ‘Freedom of Information’.
The contact details for the Department for Planning and Infrastructure FOI
Coordinator is:
Ms Norma Lambert
FOI Coordinator
Department for Planning and Infrastructure
Albert Facey House
469 Wellington Street
PERTH WA 6000
Processing FOI applications
The Department’s FOI unit is responsible for processing FOI applications for
the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) and the Department
for Planning and Infrastructure.
The FOI Coordinator is the designated decision-maker for both the
Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the WAPC.
The FOI unit is the initial contact point for members of the public, applicants,
third parties, the Office of the Information Commissioner and other public
sector agencies for all FOI-related matters.
Under the FOI Act, the agency is required to respond to FOI applications
within 45 days of receipt, unless an extension of time is granted. The average
time to process applications during 2008–09 was approximately 25 days.
FOI fees and charges
The rate of fees and charges are set under the FOI Act. Apart from the
application fee for non-personal information, all charges are discretionary.
Details of fees and charges are listed below:
Personal information about applicant No fee
Application fee (for non-personal
information)
Charge for time taken dealing with the
application
$30.00
$30.00 per hour
Charge for access time supervised by staff $30.00 per hour
Charges for photocopying
$30.00 per hour for staff
time and 20 cents per copy

Personal access to Information
Where an applicant is granted permission to inspect documents, a time
will be set which is mutually convenient to the applicant and to the agency.
Where access to documents is refused, in part or in full, we will notify the
applicant of the reasons.
Rights of review
The FOI Act provides that, should applicants be dissatisfied with a decision of
the Department, there is a process whereby that decision can be reviewed.
In accordance with Section 40 of the FOI Act, internal review applications
should be forwarded in writing to the Department within 30 calendar days of
the date of decision.
Following an internal review, matters remaining in dispute can be submitted
to the Office of the Information Commissioner (ICO) for ‘external review’.
Such applications must be submitted within 60 days from the date of
decision.
No fees or charges apply to internal or external reviews.
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FOI statistics for 2008–09 (as at June 2009)
Applications Amount
Total received 250
Internal reviews 10
External reviews 5
Transferred to another agency 19
Public information
The Department’s publications and technical reports are available from
its library and through the Library and Information Service of Western
Australia. Many are also available through the Department’s website at
www.dpi.wa.gov.au then click on ‘Publications’.
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Types of non-public Information held by Department for
Planning and Infrastructure
• operations information
• administrative information
• staff information
• licensing information (driver; vehicle; marine; aircraft)
• contract information
• taxi plate information
• Crown Land administrative information
The WAPC is established under the Planning and Development Act 2005. It
has a broad range of responsibilities, including:
• State planning strategy;
• State planning policies;
• Statutory planning;
• Region schemes;
• Legislation;
• Land supply; and
• Trends in planning.
For the purposes of Freedom of Information, the Department for Planning
and Infrastructure and the Western Australian Planning Commission are
considered to be one organisation. The Department also manages records
on behalf of the WAPC. These records include:
• development information;
• land subdivision information;
• strata information; and
• general WAPC information.
Until the WAPC has made a formal decision on land issues, it is Agency
policy that documents related to that issue are not available to the public.
More information, including the Annual Report of the WAPC, can be found
on the WAPC website at www.wapc.wa.gov.au>.
Department for Planning and Infrastructure website
Information
A wide range of information can be obtained from the Department’s website,
including organisational structure and functions of the Agency; lists of
publications available to the public; internal manuals used by staff; methods
of formulation of policies; office and library locations; licensing and vehicle
examination centre locations, as well as current projects and policies.
The website address is www.dpi.wa.gov.au

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Disability Access and Inclusion Plan outcomes
In 2009, we completed an extensive review of policies and procedures related
to appropriate workplace behaviour. This included equal employment
opportunity complaints procedure, grievance mechanism, eliminating
harassment in the workplace and harassment grievance mechanisms. The
result is a streamlined policy which clearly defines what is unacceptable
and/or unlawful behaviour in the workplace, outlines employee and
employer rights and responsibilities, and provides a process and options
for the resolution of employee grievances. The policy was endorsed by our
Executive Management Committee in April 2009.
In conjunction with this policy review, we implemented an initiative to
ensure our employees have an understanding of equal opportunity law,
its application, legal implications and the impact of potentially unlawful
behaviour of harassment and bullying.
In this period, 439 of our employees have attended workshops which
address the issues of discrimination, victimisation, harassment and
bullying, culture and behaviour and individual and organisational roles and
responsibilities. Of those who participated in these workshops, 238 did so
as part of the Department’s Corporate Induction, which is compulsory for
all new employees. Over the next 12 months, all existing employees will also
participate in these workshops.
Outcome 1:
People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other
people to access the services of, and any events organised by
the Department..
The Department regularly reviews its contracting processes to ensure they
comply with the requirements of the Disability Services Act 1993. Contract
Managers are directed to the Department’s Disability Access and Inclusion
Plan (DAIP) and the Disability Services Commission’s Guide to DAIPs for
State Government Contract Managers (where the DAIP clause is applicable)
to ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities. Variations to contracts
pre-dating DAIP requirements were also reviewed to determine if the DAIP
clause is appropriate.

Outcome 2:
People with disabilities have the same opportunities as
other people to access the building and facilities of a public
authority.
The Department continues to ensure that access standards (as stated in the
Building Code of Australia and other design principles) are provided for in
new buildings and in refurbishment of existing departmental offices with a
public interface.
The majority of metropolitan licensing centres now provide the following
facilities suitable for people with disabilities:
• automatic self-opening doors at the main entrance;
• ground level entrance access or ramps to enter and exit the buildings;
• accessible parking bays;
• wheelchair accessible toilets; and
• hydraulic desks for centres with high level customer service counters.
The Cartographic section of the Coastal Infrastructure Business Unit
(CIBU) has also commenced developing access and mobility maps for
the Department’s buildings and facilities. Building ‘footprints’ have been
developed on the Department’s systems. Remaining work requires the
compilation of different access information to display on the maps.
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Outcome 3:
People with disabilities receive the same level of information
from a public authority in a format that will enable them to
access the information as readily as other people are able to
access it.
A review of the Department’s Publications and Advertising Policy and
Corporate Style Guide was completed in April 2009. As a result of this
review, departmental forms were updated to include information regarding
accessibility, and publications are now available on request in alternative
formats such as audio tape, computer disk, large print, Braille and other
languages.
The Department continued to update its eStyle Guide to assist staff in
developing information for publication on the Department’s website. The
eStyle Guide outlines the barriers to accessible information and provides
guidance to ensure information published on the website is accessible. The
Department raises awareness of the Corporate Style Guide and the eStyle
Guide through ongoing education and newsflashes for staff
The Access for All (www.dpi.wa.gov.au/access/1191.asp>) section of the
Department’s website was updated regularly during the year. Publications on
the website have also been centralised, based on single source information.
This has been further enhanced by including accessibility information on
each page that refers to publications:
‘This document is available in alternative formats such as audio tape,
computer disk, large print, Braille and other languages.’
Details of the Telephone Typewriter (TTY) service and the National Relay
Service are also available online where relevant.
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Outcome 4:
People with disabilities receive the same level and quality of
service from employees of the Department for Planning and
Infrastructure as other people receive from the employees of
the Department.
Corporate induction, which is compulsory for all new employees, has a halfday
training module entitled Appropriate Workplace Behaviour. This session
is specifically designed to ensure that our employees are aware of their
responsibilities and obligations in regards to discrimination and harassment
under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. It provides participants with an
understanding of equal opportunity law, its application, legal implications
and the impact of potentially unlawful behaviour. It includes definitions of
discrimination, victimisation, harassment and bullying, culture and behaviour,
individual and organisational roles and responsibilities, and how to identify
options to deal with inappropriate and potentially unlawful behaviour.
This Appropriate Workplace Behaviour training module has also been made
compulsory for all existing employees with workshops commencing in May
2009. During 2008–09, 245 employees participated in the Appropriate Workplace
Behaviours training either at Corporate Induction or at a stand-alone workshop.
The Diploma in Frontline Management Program, which is an eight-month
program running annually, contains modules on customer service and
people management which cover the topic of equity and diversity and relevant
legislation. Currently there are 45 employees participating in the Frontline
Management Program.
During the year, 67 employees attended Leading from the Inside Out. This is
a custom-designed course to enhance management and leadership skills of
senior management, and also covers equal opportunity in employment.
Outcome 5:
People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other
people to make complaints to the Department.
The Department reviewed its complaints management processes during
2008–09. New Complaints Handling Policy and Procedures were endorsed
in May 2009 and staff were advised of the complaints handling process.
Information sessions were also provided to business units, noting the
Department’s responsibility to assist customers with disabilities or those
with a limited understanding of English. The new processes provide for
the central registration and monitoring of complaints and will assist the
Department to assess the effectiveness of the process.
The Department accepts complaints and feedback in many different formats,
including an online feedback form on the Department’s website, by mail,
facsimile or over the counter. Contact numbers are provided for customers
with special needs or who are more comfortable with languages other than
English.
Outcome 6:
People with disabilities have the same opportunities as other
people to attend and participate in public consultations.
The Department continually refines processes and resources developed to
enhance community engagement for departmental initiatives and to ensure
inclusive participation for all members of the community, including people
with disabilities. The community engagement processes are published
on the Department’s intranet along with resources, including templates,
toolkits and useful links for staff to support them with the engagement
phases of their projects. An education program of continued development
and review is in place to ensure these processes remain current. Ongoing
support to staff in the application of community engagement processes is
also provided by the Department’s Community Engagement Co-ordinator.
Improvements are continual as new resources are sourced and staff are
educated.

Statement of Compliance with Public Sector Standards and
Code of Ethics
The Department is committed to ensuring the highest standards of
probity and accountability in all our interactions. As public servants we
are ultimately working for the people of Western Australia, who expect us
to act with integrity and to look after their interests. This places us in a
unique position of trust, requiring standards of ethical behaviour that reflect
community expectations.
During this period, we developed and implemented a department-wide
training program to support the Department’s Misconduct Management
Framework and the Premiers’ requirement that all public sector employees
participate in Accountable and Ethical Decision Making Workshops.
This program captures both new and existing employees through corporate
induction and targeted training. It aims to reinforce ethical principles
through awareness and education initiatives.
Corporate induction is compulsory for all new employees and runs over
two days. Since November 2008 it has included a session on Accountable
and Ethical Decision Making. Based on the Department of the Premier and
Cabinet training package, this contains interactive sessions on real life
scenarios faced by our staff in their day-to-day work.
Our Executive Management Committee, along with senior management
classified at Level 8 and above, undertook the training in May 2009. A series
of workshops are scheduled for the remainder of 2009 for all other staff.
Since its implementation in November 2008, 425 of our employees have
participated in Ethical and Accountable Decision Making Workshops either
at corporate induction or stand-alone workshops.
We continued to review our human resource management policies and
procedures to ensure we meet our legislative and governance responsibilities
in regards to managing people.
In 2009, we completed an extensive review of policies and procedures related
to appropriate workplace behaviour. This included equal employment
opportunity complaints procedure, grievance mechanism, eliminating
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harassment in the workplace and harassment grievance mechanism. The
result is a streamlined policy which clearly defines what is unacceptable
and/or unlawful behaviour in the workplace, outlines employee and
employer rights and responsibilities, and provides a process and options
for the resolution of employee grievances. The policy was endorsed by our
Executive Management Committee in April 2009.
In conjunction with this policy review, we implemented an initiative to
ensure our employees have an understanding of equal opportunity law,
its application, legal implications and the impact of potentially unlawful
behaviour of harassment and bullying. In this period, 439 of our employees
have attended workshops which address the issues of discrimination,
victimisation, harassment and bullying, culture and behaviour and individual
and organisational roles and responsibilities.
During the last financial year, we reviewed our performance management
system. We simplified the process and placed specific emphasis on open
and honest discussion between managers and employees regarding not
only outcomes, but acceptable and ethical workplace behaviour. The review
has resulted in a 40 per cent increase in the number of employees having
participated in a Performance Development Review discussion. We also
provide detailed progress reports regarding our performance management
system in our quarterly People Management Key Performance Indicators.
From 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009, there were three requests for review under
the Recruitment and Selection Standard and one request for review under
the Grievance Standard. All requests were seen through to completion prior
to 30 June 2008, and the Office of Public Sector Standards found one breach
of the Grievance Standard in respect of those requests.
Eric Lumsden PSM
Director General
Department for Planning and Infrastructure
10 September 2009
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Recordkeeping
Better recordkeeping
The Department is committed to good recordkeeping and to meeting the
requirements of the State Records Act 2000. In 2008–09, the Department
achieved its goal of a single enterprise-wide electronic document and
records management system.
The State Records Commission’s minimum compliance requirements are:
Requirement 1:
The efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation’s
recordkeeping systems are evaluated not less than once
every five years.
Following on from work commenced in 2007, the Department completed
the migration of all corporate hardcopy files into the Objective Electronic
Document and Records Management System. The rollout of electronic
document management commenced in August 2008 and by June 2009
all staff had been given the opportunity for training and provided with a
workgroup folder structure for their files and documents. Usage of the
system will be monitored and a process of continuous improvement is in
place to improve performance and service.
Requirement 2:
The organisation conducts a recordkeeping training program.
An online Recordkeeping Awareness Training (RAT) course has been
available to staff since 2005. All staff are currently enrolled and 1798 (86%)
have now completed the course.
Number of staff enrolled
in Records Awareness
Training (RAT)
Number of staff who
completed Records
Awareness Training (RAT)
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
June
2005
June
2006
June
2007
June
2008
June
2009
1360 1455 1686 1972 2087
560
(41%)
797
(55%)
1037
(62%)
Percentage Completed
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
1443
(73%)
1798
(86%)

Requirement 3:
The efficiency and effectiveness of the recordkeeping
training program is reviewed from time-to-time.
The online Recordkeeping Awareness Training was made mandatory for all
staff in 2008. Training assessment is integrated into the package and feedback
from staff who have completed the course is reviewed and responded to.
For Department-specific information regarding processes, staff are referred
to the Intranet. Content is reviewed periodically to ensure it reflects current
operational and administrative practices and processes.
A comprehensive training package in the use of the Objective Electronic
Document and Records Management System is available and all staff must
attend 3.5 hours of hands-on training in document management and a 1.5
hour presentation on email management. Follow-up assistance is through
a roaming training and support officer. There is additional training available
in searching and security and quick reference guides available through the
intranet to assist staff.
Requirement 4:
The organisation’s induction program addresses employee
roles and responsibilities in regard to their compliance with
the organisation’s recordkeeping plan.
A presentation on recordkeeping is included in the Department’s induction
program, which advises employees of their roles and responsibilities in
creating, managing and maintaining government records. All new staff are
expected to complete the online Recordkeeping Awareness Training which
covers roles and responsibilities in regard to recordkeeping and compliance
with the Recordkeeping Plan. Additionally, there is a brochure available on
Recordkeeping: Your Responsibilities included in a series of information
brochures designed to assist staff in dealing with different aspects of
recordkeeping. New staff are also required to undertake training in the use
of the Objective Electronic Document and Records Management System.
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Information systems
As part of its responsibilities under the State Records Act, the Department
has transferred data held on its three legacy recordkeeping systems to its
new Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS).
The EDRMS allows the Agency to deal with digital as well as paper records
within an integrated environment. Rollout of the system to all staff is near
to completion.
Reconciliation Action Plan
In September 2008, the Department established a Reconciliation Action
Plan (RAP) Working Group to lead the development and deployment of the
Department’s first RAP.
The RAP Working Group developed the RAP in consultation with staff across
all areas of the Department and identified reconciliation initiatives in line
with the key RAP elements:
• relationships;
• respect; and
• opportunities.
The plan includes initiatives that are unique to the Department’s business
and services and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who
access those services. The RAP also focuses on increasing employment
opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the
Department and raising awareness of cultural diversity. The RAP was
approved by Reconciliation Australia in January 2009 and officially launched
by the Department in March 2009.
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Governance Disclosures
For 2008–09, other than normal contracts of employment of service, no
senior officers, or firms of which senior officers are members, or entities in
which senior officers have substantial interests, had any interests in existing
or proposed contracts with the Department.
The Department does not hold Director’s liability insurance.
Ministerial Directives
Treasurer’s Instruction 903 (12) requires disclosing information on any
Ministerial directives relevant to the setting of desired outcomes or operational
objectives, the achievement of desired outcomes or operational objectives,
investment activities, and financing activities. The Department for Planning
and Infrastructure received no Ministerial directives during the period 2008–09.
Financial disclosures
Pricing policies of services provided
The Department reviews its fees and charges annually to reflect, where legally
permissible, full cost recovery in the provision of its services pursuant to the
Department’s policy for costing and pricing.
Gazette 75 dated 16 May 2008, Gazette 91 dated 10 June 2008, Gazette 82 dated 30 May
2008, Gazette 89 dated 10 June 2008, Gazette 91 dated 10 June 2008, Gazette 94 dated
17 June 2008, Gazette 103 dated 24 June 2008, Gazette 116 dated 1 July 2008, Gazette
131 dated 31 July 2008, Gazette 154 dated 5 September 2008, Gazette 175 dated 10
October 2008, Gazette 186 dated 31 October 2008, Gazette 202 dated 2 December 2008,
and Gazette 218 dated 17 December 2008, contain variations to the Department’s fees
and charges for the 2008–09 financial year.
Major capital projects
Details of major capital projects
(TI 903 Section (13) (ii) (a) (b))
(Major is considered as projects over $5m)
Projects remaining uncompleted
Project name
Hillarys Boat
Harbour – facility
refurbishment
Expected
year of
completion
Estimated
cost to
complete
Est. total
cost of
project
$’000 $’000
2009–10 1,609 6,440
Albany Waterfront 2010–11 10,400 12,400
Perry Lakes
Redevelopment
Project
Information and
Communications
Technology
Infrastructure
Accommodation
and Refurbishment
and Sustainability
Initiatives
Licensing Business
Unit Reform
2011–12 62,014 142,167
Ongoing
program
Ongoing
program
Ongoing
program
66,989 72,330
7,425 9,504
37,065 45,553

Employment and industrial relations
Industrial action leave
During 2008–09 no industrial action leave was taken.
Number of employees by award
Award
No.
employees
%
employees
Engineering Trades General Agreement
(ETGA)
1 0.05%
Maritime Industry Seagoing Award (MISA) 1 0.05%
Public Service General Agreement
(PSGA)
2,055 99.76%
Salaries and Allowances Special Division
of the Public Service (SASPP)
1 0.05%
Statutory Contract (STATC) 2 0.10%
Total 2,060 100.00%
FTE and headcount as at 30 June 2009
Status At June 30 2009 At June 30 2008
Permanent full time 1,556 1,423
Permanent part time 239 205
Contract full time 225 230
Contract part time 32 34
Casual 8 24
Total people 2,060 1,916
Total FTE 1,894 1,736
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Staffing policies and recruitment
Supporting and developing our workforce
During the year we continued to implement strategies aimed at continuous
improvement for the benefit of both our workforce and the wider Public
Sector and Western Australian community. We aim to create a healthy
performance culture with a workforce of focused, skilled and motivated
people, who are clear about where the organisation is headed and how they
contribute to its strategy.
Workplace behaviour and culture
We initiated plans to build and sustain effective workplace relationships in
an environment of constant change, and to contribute to a more positive
working environment for all our employees.
Since Ethical and Accountable Decision Making Workshops began in
November 2008, 425 of our employees have participated in either at
corporate induction or stand-alone workshops.
Four hundred and thirty-nine employees have attended workshops
addressing discrimination, victimisation, harassment and bullying, culture
and behaviour and individual and organisational roles and responsibilities.
Corporate induction is compulsory for all new employees. The induction
program was attended by 283 new employees during 2008–09. It aims to give
new employees an understanding of our business, to ensure they are clear
about the expected standards of behaviour, and the obligations of working
as a public sector employee.
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Scholarship program
The Department’s Scholarship Program provides financial support for those
employees wishing to undertake further study. The program reinforces the
Department as a learning organisation by valuing formal study; it builds
required skills and competencies within the workforce and is a tool to attract
and retain staff for the many challenges ahead. Twenty-seven employees
were successful in their application for a scholarship for the 2009 academic
year.
Succession planning
Our formal mentoring program matches experienced senior managers
and leaders with employees seeking to broaden their knowledge and skills
and advance their careers. This program continues to grow in popularity
with all our employees. Mentors are trained and they provide guidance and
challenge thinking to develop confidence, skills and abilities. This year, 70
people are participating in the program.
Developing leadership capability
We continued to implement strategies which contribute towards identifying
desired leadership principles and behaviours, creating a shared vision and
engendering a strong commitment to a consistent approach to leading the
organisation.
Forty-five of our employees are currently undertaking either Certificate IV
in Frontline Management or a Diploma of Management. This includes three
regional staff participating online. The program is designed to ensure that
staff at lower to mid levels who progress to supervisory positions have the
support and skills to enable them to effectively and efficiently carry out their
roles.
Personal and professional development
The Department’s formal Performance Development Review process offers
the opportunity for all employees to discuss job performance, the key skills
and behaviours that drive success and future career and development needs.
Employees can then access a wide range of development opportunities,
which ensures a skilled and qualified workforce.
Employee assistance
CentreCare Corporate provides independent and confidential counselling
services to our employees and their families. Of those attending to date,
81 per cent accessed the service for personal reasons, and 19 per cent for
work-related issues.
Peer support program
Our peer support officers are trained volunteers who provide a confidential
service by listening, providing practical support, and offering information and
referral on the availability of services to their colleagues. These volunteers
meet regularly during the year and undertake a range of training designed
to enhance their communication skills. This ensures a high quality service
and continuous improvement.

Youth employment
To address the issues of an ageing population and workforce, this year our
graduate program doubled in size. Currently, we have 37 graduates with
a wide range of qualifications, participating in our formal training and
development program.
We commenced a school-based Indigenous traineeship program in
conjunction with the community-based organisation SMYL. This program
offers young Indigenous people the opportunity to work part time over an
18-month period while undertaking study.
Cadetships provide students in their third or fourth year of an urban and
regional planning (or related) degree to work part time and gain practical
skills and knowledge while completing their qualification. We continued to
employ young trainees through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet’s
business traineeship scheme, and gave five young people the opportunity to
gain a qualification in the marine and transport areas.
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Workers’ Compensation Compliance
The Department’s legal obligation is to provide injury management support
to all workers who sustain a work-related injury or illnesses with a focus on
a safe and early return to meaningful work in accordance with the Workers’
Compensation Act 1981.
The injury management system was developed in consultation with
employees and management and is reviewed at regular intervals for
effectiveness and legislative compliance. The injury management system
stipulates that:
• All team leaders and managers are responsible for the day-to-day
implementation of the injury management system. Support is provided
by the Return to Work (RTW) Injury Management Coordinator (IMC).
• All workers are expected to participate and support the Injury
Management System.
• Workers retain the right to choose a treating practitioner and vocational
rehabilitation provider (if one is required) following consultation with the
IMC and treating medical practitioner.
• The RTW programs are developed in accordance with the ACT
requirements.
The Department provides access to Workers’ Compensation and Injury
Management information on its intranet site.
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Financial Statements

Auditor General Independent Audit Opinion
To the Parliament of Western Australia
DEPARTMENT FOR PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
I have audited the accounts, financial statements, controls and key performance
indicators of the Department for Planning and Infrastructure.
The financial statements comprise the Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2009, and the Income
Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flow Statement, Schedule of Income
and Expenses by Service, Schedule of Assets and Liabilities by Service, and Summary of
Consolidated Account Appropriations and Income Estimates for the year then ended, a
summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory Notes.
The key performance indicators consist of key indicators of effectiveness and efficiency.
Director General’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements and Key
Performance Indicators
The Director General is responsible for keeping proper accounts, and the preparation
and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Australian
Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the
Treasurer’s Instructions, and the key performance indicators. This responsibility
includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and
fair presentation of the financial statements and key performance indicators that are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying
appropriate accounting policies; making accounting estimates that are reasonable in
the circumstances; and complying with the Financial Management Act 2006 and other
relevant written law.
Summary of my Role
Financial Statements
As required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility is to express an opinion
on the financial statements, controls and key performance indicators based on my
audit. This was done by testing selected samples of the audit evidence. I believe that
the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my
audit opinion. Further information on my audit approach is provided in my audit practice
statement. Refer www.audit.wa.gov.au/pubs/AuditPracStatement_Feb09.pdf.
An audit does not guarantee that every amount and disclosure in the financial statements
and key performance indicators is error free. The term “reasonable assurance”
recognises that an audit does not examine all evidence and every transaction. However,
my audit procedures should identify errors or omissions significant enough to adversely
affect the decisions of users of the financial statements and key performance indicators.
Audit Opinion
In my opinion,
(i) the financial statements are based on proper accounts and present fairly the financial
position of the Department for Planning and Infrastructure at 30 June 2009 and its
financial performance and cash flows for the year ended on that date. They are in
accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting
Interpretations) and the Treasurer’s Instructions;
(ii) the controls exercised by the Department provide reasonable assurance that the
receipt, expenditure and investment of money, the acquisition and disposal of property,
and the incurring of liabilities have been in accordance with legislative provisions; and
(iii) the key performance indicators of the Department are relevant and appropriate to
help users assess the Department’s performance and fairly represent the indicated
performance for the year ended 30 June 2009.
COLIN MURPHY
AUDITOR GENERAL
10 September 2009
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Financial Statements
Certification of Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2009
The accompanying financial statements of the Department for Planning
and Infrastructure have been prepared in compliance with the provisions of
the Financial Management Act 2006 from proper accounts and records to
present fairly the financial transactions for the financial year ended 30 June
2009 and the financial position as at 30 June 2009.
At the date of signing we are not aware of any circumstances which would
render any particulars included in the financial statements misleading or
inaccurate.
Mick Atkinson Eric Lumsden PSM
Chief Finance Officer Accountable Authority
7 September 2009 8 September 2009

Income Statement
For the year ended 30 June 2009
2009 2008
Note $ 000 $ 000
COST OF SERVICES
Expenses
Employee benefits expense 5 145 126 125 576
Supplies and services 6 100 655 97 153
Depreciation and amortisation expense 7 12 076 11 361
Finance costs 8 - 8
Accommodation expenses 9 13 944 9 779
Grants and subsidies expense 10 61 014 63 462
Loss on disposal of non-current assets 15 55 1 150
Other expenses 11 3 886 4 904
Total cost of services 336 756 313 393
Income
Revenue
User charges and fees 12 85 587 84 126
Sales 947 883
Grants and subsidies revenue 13 13 171 4 179
Interest revenue 1 798 1 036
Other revenues 14 50 184 44 938
Total revenue 151 687 135 162
Total income other than income from State Government 151 687 135 162
NET COST OF SERVICES 185 069 178 231
INCOME FROM STATE GOVERNMENT 16
Service appropriation 194 489 169 624
Assets transferred (7 183) (500)
Resources received free of charge 7 235 6 324
Royalties for regions fund 460 -
Total income from State Government 195 001 175 448
SURPLUS/ (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 9 932 (2 783)
See also the Schedule of Income and Expenses by Services.
The Income Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Balance Sheet
As at 30 June 2009
2009 2008
Note $ 000 $ 000
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 17 39 633 31 900
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 18 18 723 15 877
Inventories 19 532 517
Receivables 20 5 717 8 693
Other current assets 22 645 1 895
Total Current Assets 65 250 58 882
Non-Current Assets
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 18 1 646 1 147
Amounts receivable for services 21 116 587 101 584
Property, plant, equipment, vehicles and vessels 23 225 687 204 366
Infrastructure 24 119 811 117 270
Intangible assets 25 17 866 21 102
Construction in progress 26 25 343 17 660
Total Non-Current Assets 506 940 463 129
TOTAL ASSETS 572 190 522 011
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Payables 28 9 449 4 727
Provisions 29 23 406 22 836
Other current liabilities 30 5 398 2 735
Total Current Liabilities 38 253 30 298
Non-Current Liabilities
Provisions 29 11 009 8 203
Total Non-Current Liabilities 11 009 8 203
TOTAL LIABILITIES 49 262 38 501
NET ASSETS 522 928 483 510
EQUITY 31
Contributed equity 145 922 141 864
Reserves 159 874 134 445
Accumulated surplus 217 132 207 201
Total Equity 522 928 483 510
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 572 190 522 011
See also the Schedule of Assets and Liabilities by Services.
The Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 30 June 2009
2009 2008
Note $ 000 $ 000
Balance of equity at the start of the year 483 509 431 195
CONTRIBUTED EQUITY 31
Balance at the start of the year 141 864 119 726
Capital contribution 4 643 33 658
Distributions to owners (585) (11 520)
Balance at the end of the year 145 922 141 864
RESERVES
Asset Revaluation Reserve 31
Balance at the start of the year 134 445 99 970
Gains from asset revaluation 25 429 34 475
Balance at the end of the year 159 874 134 445
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS 31
Balance at the start of the year 207 200 211 499
Change in accounting policy (b) - (925)
Increase in provision for doubtful debts - (591)
Restated balance at the start of the year 207 200 209 983
(Deficit) / Surplus for the year 9 932 (2 783)
Balance at the end of the year 217 132 207 200
Balance of equity at the end of year 522 928 483 509
Total income and expense for the year (a) 35 361 31 692
(a) The aggregate net amount attributable to each category of equity is: surplus $9,932,000 plus gains from asset revaluation $25,429,000.
(2008: deficit $2,783,000 plus gains from asset revaluation $34,475,000).
(b) The change in accounting policy relates to the increase in capitalisation threshold of non-current assets, which the Department
adopted from 1 July 2008 (refer to note 4 Disclosure of changes in accounting policy and estimates).
The Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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Cash Flow Statement
For the year ended 30 June 2009
2009 2008
Note $ 000 $ 000
CASH FLOWS FROM STATE GOVERNMENT
Service appropriations 179 486 155 225
Capital contributions 4 643 33 658
Royalties for regions 460 -
Net cash provided by State Government 184 589 188 883
Utilised as follows:
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Payments
Employee benefits (142 885) (121 419)
Supplies and services (72 011) (71 565)
Finance costs - (184)
Accommodation (12 254) (11 964)
Grants and subsidies (60 181) (62 410)
GST payments on purchases (16 760) (17 795)
GST payments to taxation authority (709) (738)
Other payments (16 710) (19 922)
Receipts
Sale of goods and services 952 776
User charges and fees 95 356 90 229
Grants and subsidies 12 948 3 879
Interest received 1 746 886
GST receipts on sales 12 110 11 079
GST receipts from taxation authority 7 415 4 905
Other receipts 40 416 36 270
Net cash used in operating activities 32(b) (150 567) (157 973)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of non-current physical assets 42 85
Purchase of non-current physical assets (22 986) (19 922)
Net cash used in investing activities (22 944) (19 837)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of borrowings - (12 455)
Net cash used in financing activities - (12 455)
Net (decrease) / increase in cash held 11 078 (1 382)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 48 924 50 306
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR 32(a) 60 002 48 924
The Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

Schedule of Income and Expenses by Service
For the year ended 30 June 2009
Transport system
planning and
regulation
Motor vehicle
registration and driver
licensing services
Land accessibility
planning tenure and
policy development
Integrated land and
transport policy
development Total
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
COST OF SERVICES
Expenses
Employee expenses 21 679 17 223 63 340 53 356 35 929 31 382 24 178 23 615 145 126 125 576
Supplies and services 27 566 30 473 45 376 38 981 15 048 14 901 12 665 12 798 100 655 97 153
Depreciation and amortisation expense 6 240 5 895 4 926 4 538 452 468 458 460 12 076 11 361
Finance costs - - - 3 - - - 5 - 8
Accommodation expenses 2 569 1 697 6 461 4 588 3 003 2 062 1 911 1 432 13 944 9 779
Grants and subsidies 52 788 49 317 747 715 3 214 655 4 265 12 775 61 014 63 462
Loss on disposal of non-current assets 422 1 085 (170) 53 (143) 3 (54) 9 55 1 150
Other expenses from ordinary activities 972 1 781 1 166 1 230 1 246 1 015 502 878 3 886 4 904
Total cost of services 112 236 107 471 121 846 103 464 58 749 50 486 43 925 51 972 336 756 313 393
Income
User charges and fees 31 133 32 880 43 948 41 428 279 333 10 227 9 485 85 587 84 126
Sales 947 883 - - - - - - 947 883
Grants and subsidies 5 394 1 019 1 422 - 606 781 5 749 2 379 13 171 4 179
Interest revenues 1 798 1 036 - - - - - - 1 798 1 036
Other revenues
Total income other than income from
(4 786) 21 239 20 893 10 312 33 729 13 179 348 208 50 184 44 938
State Government 34 486 57 057 66 263 51 740 34 614 14 293 16 324 12 072 151 687 135 162
NET COST OF SERVICES 77 750 50 414 55 583 51 724 24 135 36 193 27 601 39 900 185 069 178 231
INCOME FROM STATE GOVERNMENT
Service appropriations 63 636 61 004 65 545 50 664 32 435 29 894 32 873 28 062 194 489 169 624
Assets transferred - - - - (7 188) (500) 5 - (7 183) (500)
Resources received free of charge 52 238 561 1 294 5 390 4 567 1 232 225 7 235 6 324
Royalties for Region
Total revenues from State
- - - - - - 460 - 460 -
Government 63 688 61 242 66 106 51 958 30 637 33 961 34 570 28 287 195 001 175 448
(DEFICIT) / SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR (14 062) 10 828 10 523 234 6 502 (2 232) 6 969 (11 613) 9 932 (2 783)
The Schedule of Income and Expenses by Service should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Schedule of Assets and Liabilities by Service
For the year ended 30 June 2009 Transport system
planning and
ASSETS
regulation
Motor vehicle
registration & driver
licensing services
Land accessibility
planning tenure and
policy development
Integrated land and
transport policy
development
General – Not
Attributed Total
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 10 260 16 764 9 100 6 443 8 065 2 619 2 767 471 9 441 5 603 39 633 31 900
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 18 723 15 877 - - - - - - - - 18 723 15 877
Inventories 56 56 476 461 - - - - - - 532 517
Receivables - - 1 339 1 014 433 373 - - 3 945 7 306 5 717 8 693
Other current assets - - - - - - - - 645 1 895 645 1 895
Total Current Assets 29 039 32 697 10 915 7 918 8 498 2 992 2 767 471 14 031 14 804 65 250 58 882
Non-Current Assets
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 199 139 589 411 336 234 221 154 301 209 1 646 1 147
Amounts receivable for services 41 370 34 472 29 756 25 242 3 747 2 949 5 027 4 050 36 687 34 871 116 587 101 584
Property, plant, equipment, vehicles
and vessels 95 556 85 356 - - - - - - 130 131 119 010 225 687 204 366
Infrastructure 119 811 117 270 - - - - - - - - 119 811 117 270
Intangible assets 19 27 17 698 20 929 104 77 - - 45 69 17 866 21 102
Construction in progress 11 087 7 647 4 974 1 424 244 169 1 970 1 821 7 068 6 599 25 343 17 660
Total Non-Current Assets 268 042 244 911 53 017 48 006 4 431 3 429 221 154 174 232 160 758 506 940 463 129
TOTAL ASSETS 297 081 277 608 63 932 55 924 12 929 6 421 9 985 6 496 188 263 175 562 572 190 522 011
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Payables 289 443 1 469 905 201 467 650 1 097 6 840 1 815 9 449 4 727
Provisions 1 579 1 668 2 623 2 929 1 721 1 707 4 172 4 142 13 311 12 390 23 406 22 836
Other current liabilities 3 894 1 125 - 1 028 375 17 - - 1 129 565 5 398 2 735
Total Current Liabilities 5 762 3 236 4 092 4 862 2 297 2 191 4 822 5 239 21 280 14 770 38 253 30 298
Non-Current Liabilities
Provisions 2 443 2 035 5 973 4 827 2 599 2 231 5 953 5 102 (5 959) (5 992) 11 009 8 203
Total Non-Current Liabilities 2 443 2 035 5 973 4 827 2 599 2 231 5 953 5 102 (5 959) (5 992) 11 009 8 203
TOTAL LIABILITIES 8 205 5 271 10 065 9 689 4 896 4 422 10 775 10 341 15 321 8 778 49 262 38 501
NET ASSETS 288 876 272 337 53 867 46 235 8 033 1 999 (790) (3 845) 172 942 166 784 522 928 483 510
The Schedule of Assets and Liabilities by Service should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
Certain assets and liabilities have been excluded as they cannot be allocated to a particular service.

Summary of Consolidated Account Appropriations and Income Estimates
For the year ended 30 June 2009
2009 2009 2009 2008
Estimate Actual Variance Actual Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
DELIVERY OF SERVICES
Item 80 Net amount appropriated to deliver services
Amount authorised by other statutes:
188 615 194 091 5 476 194 091 169 036 25 055
- Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 423 398 (25) 398 588 (190)
Total appropriations provided to deliver services 189 038 194 489 5 451 194 489 169 624 24 865
CAPITAL
Item 157 Capital contribution 28 826 4 643 (24 183) 4 643 33 658 (29 015)
Total capital contribution 28 826 4 643 (24 183) 4 643 33 658 (29 015)
ADMINISTERED TRANSACTIONS
Amount provided for administered grants, subsidies and other transfer payments
Item 80 Western Australian Coastal Shipping Commission 437 437 - 437 400 37
Total administered transactions 437 437 - 437 400 37
GRAND TOTAL 218 301 199 569 (18 732) 199 569 203 682 (4 113)
Details of expenses by services
Transport system planning and regulation 102 471 112 236 9 765 112 236 107 471 4 765
Motor vehicle registration and driver licensing services 126 521 121 846 (4 675) 121 846 103 464 18 382
Land accessibility planning tenure and policy development 55 969 58 749 2 780 58 749 50 486 8 263
Integrated land and transport policy development 54 274 43 924 (10 349) 43 925 51 972 (8 047)
Total cost of services 339 235 336 756 (2 479) 336 756 313 393 23 363
Less: Total income 146 594 151 687 5 093 151 687 135 162 16 525
Net cost of services 192 641 185 069 (7 572) 185 067 178 231 6 838
Adjustments (i) (3 603) 9 420 13 023 9 420 (8 607) 18 027
Total appropriations provided to deliver services 189 038 194 489 5 451 194 489 169 624 24 865
Capital expenditure
Purchase of non-current physical assets 37 898 22 986 (14 912) 22 986 19 922 3 064
Delivery of services 3 000 1 511 (1 489) 1 511 9 568 (8 057)
Repayment of borrowings - - - - 12 455 (12 455)
Adjustments for other funding sources (12 072) (19 854) (7 782) (19 854) (8 287) (11 567)
Capital contribution (appropriation) 28 826 4 643 (24 183) 4 643 33 658 (29 015)
DETAILS OF INCOME ESTIMATES
Revenues disclosed as Administered Income 606 889 1 473 449 886 560 1 473 449 1 455 547 (17 902)
(i) Adjustments comprise movements in cash balances and other accrual items such as receivables, payables and superannuation.
Note 37 Explanatory statement provides details of any significant variations between estimates and actual results for 2009 and between the actual results for 2008 and 2009.
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2009
1 Departmental mission and funding
The Department’s mission is to lead in creative and sustainable solutions
for land, transport and infrastructure planning and delivery, for the benefit
of the community.
The Department is mainly funded by Parliamentary appropriations but
is also able to retain some monies collected through its operations. The
financial statements encompass all funds through which the Department
controls resources to carry on its functions.
2 Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting
Standards
General
The Department’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June
2009 have been prepared in accordance with Australian equivalents to
International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS), which comprise a
Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements
(the Framework) and Australian Accounting Standards (including the
Australian Accounting Interpretations).
In preparing these financial statements the Department has adopted, where
relevant to its operations, new and revised Standards and Interpretations
from their operative dates as issued by the AASB and formerly the Urgent
Issues Group (UIG).
Early adoption of standards
The Department cannot early adopt an Australian Accounting Standard
or Australian Accounting Interpretation unless specifically permitted by
Treasurer’s Instruction 1101 Application of Australian Accounting Standards
and Other Pronouncements. No Standards and Interpretations that have
been issued or amended but are not yet effective have been early adopted by
the Department for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2009.
3. Summary of significant accounting policies
(a) General statement
The financial statements constitute a general purpose financial report,
which has been prepared in accordance with the Australian Accounting
Standards, the Framework, Statements of Accounting Concepts and other
authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards
Board as applied by the Treasurer’s Instructions. Several of these are
modified by the Treasurer’s Instructions to vary application, disclosure,
format and wording.
The Financial Management Act and the Treasurer’s Instructions
are legislative provisions governing the preparation of financial
statements and take precedence over the Accounting Standards, the
Framework, Statements of Accounting Concepts and other authoritative
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.
Where modification is required and has a material or significant financial
effect upon the reported results, details of that modification and the
resulting financial effect, are disclosed in the notes to the financial
statements.
(b) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting
Standard AAS 29 Financial Reporting by Government Departments on the
accrual basis of accounting using the historical cost convention, modified
by the revaluation of land and buildings which have been measured at fair
value.
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial
statements have been consistently applied throughout all periods presented
unless otherwise stated.
The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars and all values
are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($ 000).
In the process of reporting the Department as a single entity, all intra entity
transactions and balances have been eliminated.

(c) Reporting entity
The reporting entity comprises the Department. The Department
administers assets, liabilities, income and expenses on behalf of
Government which are not controlled by, nor integral to the functions of
the Department. These administered balances and transactions are not
recognised in the principal financial statements of the Department but
schedules are prepared using the same basis as the financial statements
and are presented at note 45 Administered expenses and income and note
46 Administered assets and liabilities.
(d) Contributed equity
AASB Interpretation 1038 Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly-
Owned Public Sector Entities requires transfers, other than as a result
of a restructure of administrative arrangements, in the nature of equity
contributions to be designated by the Government (the owner) as
contributions by owners (at the time of, or prior to transfer) before such
transfers can be recognised as equity contributions. Capital contributions
(appropriations) have been designated as contributions by owners by
Treasurer’s instruction (TI) 955 Contributions by Owners made to Wholly
Owned Public Sector Entities and have been credited directly to Contributed
Equity.
Transfer of net assets to/from other agencies, other than as a result of a
restructure of administrative arrangements, are designated as contributions
by owners where the transfers are non-discretionary and non-reciprocal.
See note 31 Equity.
(e) Income
Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or
receivable. Revenue is recognised for the major business activities as
follows:
Sale of goods
Revenue is recognised from the sale of goods and disposal of other assets
when the significant risks and rewards of ownership control transfer to the
purchaser and can be measured reliably.
Rendering of services
Revenue is recognised upon delivery of the service to the client or by
reference to the stage of completion of the transaction.
Revenues are received in the forms of various registration, examination and
licence fees (including Stamp Duty and Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance).
These revenues are received for services provided including undertaking
inspections and/or issuing licences associated with the fees. As no part of
these charges is refundable, revenues are recognised at the time they are
received.
Revenues collected from traffic and cannabis infringements are
administered on behalf of the Western Australian Police and are recognised
when the cash is received.
Revenues from the lease of land and rental of buildings are recognised as
per the terms of the lease agreement.
The revenue from other operating activities including rendering of services
and the sale of assets are recognised when the Department has passed
control of the goods or other assets or delivery of the service to the
customer. Recoups of operating activities are recognised when invoiced.
Interest
Revenue is recognised as the interest accrues.
Service appropriations
Service appropriations are recognised as revenues in the period in which the
Department gains control of the appropriated funds. The Department gains
control of appropriated funds at the time those funds are deposited into
the Department’s bank account or credited to the holding account held at
Treasury. See note 17 Income from State Government for further detail.
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Net appropriation determination
The Treasurer may make a determination providing for prescribed
receipts to be retained for services under the control of the Department.
In accordance with the determination specified in the 2008-09 Budget
Statements, the Department retained $135.2 million in 2009 ($115.3 million
in 2008) from the following:
Boat registration fees, GST input credits, GST receipts on
sales, Indian Ocean Territories Program, jetty licences, marine
examinations, duplicate motor drivers licence fees, motor vehicle
transfer fees, motor vehicle plate fees, proof of age card, recoup for
services provided, temporary permits, recoups for services provided
to the Western Australian Planning Commission, proceeds from
rental properties, pastoral leases and other revenue.
Grants, donations, gifts and other non-reciprocal contributions
Revenue is recognised at fair value when the Department obtains control
over the assets comprising the contributions which is usually when cash is
received.
Other non-reciprocal contributions that are not contributions by owners are
recognised at their fair value. Contributions of services are only recognised
when a fair value can be reliably determined and the services would be
purchased if not donated.
Where contributions recognised as revenues during the reporting period
were obtained on the condition that they be expended in a particular manner
or used over a particular period, and those conditions were undischarged as
at the balance sheet date, the nature of, and amounts pertaining to, those
undischarged conditions are disclosed in the notes.
Gains
Gains may be realised or unrealised and are usually recognised on a net
basis. These include gains arising on the disposal of non-current assets
and some revaluations of non-current assets.
(f) Special and other leases revenue (administered)
Under Sections 116 and 117 of the Land Act 1933 and Section 79 of the Land
Administration Act 1997, rents from special and other leases, are received
in advance. The lessee often has the opportunity to purchase this land at
fair value, as valued by the Valuer General. The prospective purchaser can
purchase by instalments subject to Ministerial approval, but must continue
to pay rent under the special lease Section 117AA of the Land Act 1933, and
Section 80 of the Land Administration Act 1997.
(g) Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs are expensed when incurred.
(h) Property, plant and equipment and infrastructure
Capitalisation/Expensing of assets
Items of property, plant and equipment and infrastructure costing $5,000
or more are recognised as assets and the cost of utilising assets is
expensed (depreciated) over their useful lives. Items of property, plant and
equipment and infrastructure costing less than $5,000 are immediately
expensed direct to the Income Statement (other than where they form part
of a group of similar items which are significant in total). From 1 July 2009
the Department adopted the mandatory increased capitalisation threshold
of $5,000 (refer to note 4 Disclosure of changes in accounting policy and
estimates).
Initial recognition and measurement
All items of property, plant and equipment and infrastructure are initially
recognised at cost.
For items of property, plant and equipment and infrastructure acquired at
no cost or for nominal consideration, the cost is their fair value at the date of
acquisition.

Subsequent measurement
After recognition as an asset, the Department uses the revaluation model
for the measurement of all land and buildings, and the cost model for all
other property, plant, equipment and infrastructure. Land and buildings
are carried at fair value less accumulated depreciation on buildings
and accumulated impairment losses. All other items of property, plant,
equipment and infrastructure are carried at historical cost less accumulated
depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
Where market-based evidence is available, the fair value of land and
buildings is determined on the basis of current market buying values
determined by reference to recent market transactions.
When market-based evidence is not available, the fair value of land and
buildings is determined on the basis of existing use. This normally applies
where buildings are specialised or where land use is restricted. Fair
value for existing use assets is determined by reference to the cost of
replacing the remaining future economic benefits embodied in the asset,
i.e. the depreciated replacement cost. Where the fair value of buildings is
dependent on using the depreciated replacement cost, the gross carrying
amount and the accumulated depreciation are restated proportionately.
Independent valuations of land and buildings are provided annually by the
Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services) and
recognised with sufficient regularity to ensure that the carrying amount does
not differ materially from the asset’s fair value at the balance sheet date.
The most significant assumptions in estimating fair value are made
in assessing whether to apply the existing use basis to assets and in
determining estimated useful life. Professional judgement by the valuer is
required where the evidence does not provide a clear distinction between
market type assets and existing use assets.
Refer to note 23 Property, plant, equipment, vehicles and vessels for further
information on revaluations.
Derecognition
Upon disposal or derecognition of an item of property, plant and equipment,
any revaluation reserve relating to that asset is retained in the asset
revaluation reserve.
Asset Revaluation Reserve
The asset revaluation reserve is used to record increments and decrements
on the revaluation of non-current assets as described in note 23 Property,
plant, equipment, vehicles and vessels
Depreciation
All non-current assets having a limited useful life are systematically
depreciated over their estimated useful lives in a manner that reflects the
consumption of their future economic benefits.
Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is calculated using
the straight line method, using rates which are reviewed annually. Estimated
useful lives for each class of depreciable asset are:
Buildings 40 years
Computer hardware 4 to 7 years
Furniture and fittings 11 years
Maritime infrastructure 5 to 100 years
Plant and equipment 5 to 20 years
Refurbishments 3 to 20 years
Software integral to the operation of related hardware 4 years
Vehicles 6 years
Vessels 10 years
Assets under construction are not depreciated until commissioned.
Administered property
All administered Crown land, including land under leases, is administered
by the Department under the Land Administration Act and is reported at fair
value (Western Australian Land Information Authority valuation). Fair value
has been determined on the basis of current market value where an active
market exists or current use value where no active market exists and/or the
current land use is specialised in nature.
Cost of sales for land reported as administered is determined, on the
following basis:
Developed land at its fair value of undeveloped
land plus the development cost for
subdividing into lots available for sale;
and
Undeveloped land at sale proceeds, which reflect fair
value.
(Including Crown grants and closed roads)
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(i) Intangible assets
Capitalisation/Expensing of assets
Acquisitions of intangible assets costing $5,000 or more are capitalised.
The cost of utilising the assets is expensed (amortised) over their useful
life. Costs incurred below these thresholds are immediately expensed
directly to the Income Statement. From 1 July 2009 the Department adopted
the mandatory increased capitalisation threshold of $5,000 (refer to note 4
Disclosure of changes in accounting policy and estimates).
All acquired and internally developed intangible assets are initially
recognised at cost. For assets acquired at no cost or for nominal
consideration, the cost is their fair value at the date of acquisition.
The cost model is applied for subsequent measurement requiring the asset
to be carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated
impairment losses.
Amortisation for intangible assets with finite useful lives is calculated for
the period of the expected benefit (estimated useful life) on the straight
line basis using rates which are reviewed annually. All intangible assets
controlled by the Department have a finite useful life and zero residual
value. The expected useful lives for each class of intangible asset are:
Software not integral to the operation of related hardware 5 to 10 years
Computer software
Software that is an integral part of the related hardware is treated as
property, plant and equipment. Software that is not an integral part of the
related hardware is treated as an intangible asset. Software costing less
than $5,000 is expensed in the year of acquisition.
(j) Impairment of assets
Property, plant and equipment, infrastructure and intangible assets are
tested for any indication of impairment at each balance sheet date. Where
there is an indication of impairment, the recoverable amount is estimated.
Where the recoverable amount is less than the carrying amount, the asset is
considered impaired and is written down to the recoverable amount and an
impairment loss is recognised. As the Department is a not-for-profit entity,
unless an asset has been identified as a surplus asset, the recoverable
amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and
depreciated replacement cost.
The risk of impairment is generally limited to circumstances where assets
subject to extreme weather conditions are physically damaged, depreciation
is materially understated, where the replacement cost of an asset is falling
or where there is a significant change in the useful life. Each relevant class
of assets is reviewed annually to verify that the accumulated depreciation/
amortisation reflects the level of consumption or expiration of the asset’s
future economic benefits and to evaluate any impairment risk from falling
replacement costs.
Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life and intangible assets not
yet available for use are tested for impairment at each balance sheet date
irrespective of whether there is any indication of impairment.
The recoverable amount of assets identified as surplus assets is the higher
of fair value less costs to sell and the present value of future cash flows
expected to be derived from the asset. Surplus assets carried at fair value
have no risk of material impairment where fair value is determined by
reference to market-based evidence. Where fair value is determined by
reference to depreciated replacement cost, surplus assets are at risk of
impairment and the recoverable amount is measured. Surplus assets at
cost are tested for indications of impairment at each balance sheet date.
See note 27 Impairment of assets for the outcome of impairment reviews
and testing.
See note 3(r) Receivables and note 20 Receivables for impairment of
receivables.
(k) Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale
Non-current assets (or disposal groups) held for sale are recognised at the
lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell and are presented
separately in the Balance Sheet. Assets classified as held for sale are not
depreciated or amortised.
All land holdings are Crown land vested in the Department by the
Government.

(l) Leases
The Department holds operating leases for head office and a number
of branch office buildings, motor vehicles and office equipment. Lease
payments are expensed on a straight line basis over the lease term as this
represents the pattern of benefits derived from the leased properties.
(m) Financial instruments
In addition to cash and cash equivalents, the Department has two categories
of financial instrument:
• Loans and receivables; and
• Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost.
These have been disaggregated into the following classes:
Financial Assets
• Cash and cash equivalents
• Restricted cash and cash equivalents
• Receivables
• Amounts receivable for services
Financial Liabilities
• Payables
• Amounts due to the Treasurer
Initial recognition and measurement of financial instruments is at fair value which
normally equates to the transaction cost or the face value. Subsequent measurement
is at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
The fair value of short-term receivables and payables is the transaction cost or the
face value because there is no interest rate applicable and subsequent measurement
is not required as the effect of discounting is not material.
(n) Cash and cash equivalents
For the purpose of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents
includes restricted cash and cash equivalents. These are comprised of cash
on hand and short-term deposits with original maturities of three months
or less that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and which are
subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.
(o) Accrued salaries
The accrued salaries suspense account (see note 18 Restricted cash and
cash equivalents) consists of amounts paid annually into a suspense account
over a period of 10 financial years to largely meet the additional cash outflow
in each eleventh year when 27 pay days occur in that year instead of the
normal 26. No interest is received on this account.
Accrued salaries (refer note 28 Payables) represent the amount due to staff
but unpaid at the end of the financial year, as the pay date for the last pay
period for that financial year does not coincide with the end of the financial
year. Accrued salaries are settled within a fortnight of the financial year end.
The Department considers the carrying amount of accrued salaries to be
equivalent to its net fair value.
(p) Amounts receivable for services (Holding Account)
The Department receives appropriation funding on an accrual basis
that recognises the full annual cash and non-cash cost of services. The
appropriations are paid partly in cash and partly as an asset (Holding
Account receivable) that is accessible on the emergence of the cash
funding requirement to cover items such as leave entitlements and asset
replacement.
See also note 16 Income from State Government and note 21 Amounts
receivable for services.
(q) Inventories
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Costs are assigned by the method most appropriate to each particular class
of inventory, with the majority being valued on a first in first out basis.
Inventories not held for resale are valued at cost unless they are no longer
required, in which case they are valued at net realisable value.
See Note 19 Inventories.
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(r) Receivables
Receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less any
provision for uncollectible amounts (i.e. impairment). The collectability of
receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis and any receivables identified as
uncollectible are written off against the allowance account. The allowance
for uncollectible amounts (doubtful debts) is raised when there is objective
evidence that the Department will not be able to collect the debts. The
carrying amount is equivalent to fair value as it is due for settlement within
30 days.
See note 3(m) Financial Instruments and note 20 Receivables.
(s) Payables
Payables are recognised when the Department becomes obliged to make
future payments as a result of a purchase of assets or services. The
carrying amount is equivalent to fair value, as they are generally settled
within 30 days.
See note 3(m) Financial Instruments and note 28 Payables.
(t) Amounts due to the Treasurer
The amount due to the Treasurer is in respect of a Treasurer’s Advance.
Initial recognition and measurement, and subsequent measurement is at
the amount repayable. Although there is no interest charged the amount
repayable is equivalent to fair value as the period of the borrowing is less
than 12 months with the effect of discounting not being material.
See note 46 Administered Assets and Liabilities.
(u) Provisions
Provisions are liabilities of uncertain timing and amount and are recognised
where there is a present legal, equitable or constructive obligation as
a result of a past event and when the outflow of resources embodying
economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made of the
amount of the obligation. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet
date. See note 29 Provisions.
(i) Provisions – employee benefits
Annual leave and long service leave
The liability for annual and long service leave expected to be settled
within 12 months after the balance sheet date is recognised and
measured at the undiscounted amounts expected to be paid when the
liabilities are settled. Annual and long service leave expected to be
settled more than 12 months after the balance sheet date is measured
at the present value of amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities
are settled. Leave liabilities are in respect of services provided by
employees up to the balance sheet date.
When assessing expected future payments consideration is given
to expected future wage and salary levels including non-salary
components such as employer superannuation contributions. In
addition, the long service leave liability also considers the experience of
employee departures and periods of service.
The expected future payments are discounted using market yields at
the balance sheet date on national government bonds with terms to
maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash
outflows.
All annual leave and unconditional long service leave provisions are
classified as current liabilities as the Department does not have an
unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least
12 months after the balance sheet date.

Superannuation
The Government Employees Superannuation Board (GESB) administers
the following superannuation schemes.
Employees may contribute to the Pension Scheme, a defined benefit
pension scheme now closed to new members or the Gold State
Superannuation Scheme (GSS), a defined benefit lump sum scheme
also closed to new members. The Department has no liabilities for
superannuation charges under the Pension or the GSS Schemes as the
liability has been assumed by the Treasurer.
Employees commencing employment prior to 16 April 2007 who are
not members of either the Pension or GSS Schemes became noncontributory
members of the West State Superannuation Scheme
(WSS). Employees commencing employment on or after 16 April
2007 became members of the GESB Super Scheme (GESBS). Both of
these schemes are accumulation schemes. The Department makes
concurrent contributions to GESB on behalf of employees in compliance
with the Commonwealth Government’s Superannuation Guarantee
(Administration) Act 1992. These contributions extinguish the liability
for superannuation charges in respect of the WSS and GESBS Schemes.
The GESB makes all benefit payments in respect of the Pension and
GSS Schemes, and is recouped by the Treasurer for the employer’s
share.
See also note 3(v) Superannuation expense
(ii) Provisions – other
Employment on-costs
Employment on-costs, including workers’ compensation insurance,
are not employee benefits and are recognised separately as liabilities
and expenses when the employment to which they relate has occurred.
Employment on-costs are included as part of ‘Other expenses’ and are
not included as part of the Department’s ‘Employee benefits expense’.
The related liability is included in ‘Employment on-costs provision’.
See note 11 Other Expenses and note 29 Provisions.
(v) Superannuation expense
The following elements are included in calculating the superannuation
expense in the Income Statement:
(a) Defined contribution plans - Employers contributions paid to the GSS
(concurrent contributions), the West State Superannuation Scheme
(WSS) and the GESB Super Scheme (GESBS).
Defined contribution plans - in order to reflect the Department’s
true cost of services, the Department is funded for the equivalent
of employer contributions in respect of the GSS Scheme (excluding
transfer benefits). These contributions were paid to the GESB during
the year and placed in a trust account administered by the GESB on
behalf of the Treasurer. The GESB subsequently paid these employer
contributions in respect of the GSS Scheme to the Consolidated
Account.
The GSS Scheme is a defined benefit scheme for the purposes of
employees and whole-of-government reporting. However, apart
from the transfer benefit, it is a defined contribution plan for agency
purposes because the concurrent contributions (defined contributions)
made by the agency to GESB extinguishes the agency’s obligations to
the related superannuation liability.
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(w) Resources received free of charge or for nominal cost
Resources received free of charge or for nominal cost that can be reliably
measured are recognised as income and as assets or expenses as
appropriate, at fair value.
(x) Jointly controlled operations
Interests in joint venture operations have been reported in the financial
report including the Department’s share of assets, on behalf of government,
employed in the joint ventures, the share of liabilities incurred in relation to
the joint ventures and the share of any expenses incurred in relation to the
joint ventures in their respective classification categories. The Department’s
interest, on behalf of government, in joint venture operations are disclosed
in note 46 Administered assets and liabilities.
(y) Jointly controlled assets
Interests in jointly controlled assets have been reported in the financial
statements including the Department’s share of assets employed in the
joint venture, the share of liabilities incurred in relation to the joint venture
and the share of any expenses incurred in relation to the joint venture in
their respective classification categories. The Department’s interest in joint
venture assets is disclosed in note 41 Jointly controlled assets.
(z) Comparative figures
Comparative figures are, where appropriate, reclassified to be comparable
with the figures presented in the current financial year.
4.
Disclosure of changes in accounting policy and estimates
Initial application of an Australian Accounting Standard
The Department has applied the following Australian Accounting Standards
and Australian Accounting Interpretations effective for annual reporting
periods beginning on or after 1 July 2008 that impacted on the Department:
1. Review of AAS 27 ‘Financial Reporting by Local
Governments’, AAS 29 ‘Financial Reporting by Government
Departments and AAS 31 ‘Financial Reporting by
Governments’. The AASB has made the following
pronouncements from its short term review of AAS 27, AAS
29 and AAS 31:
AASB 1004 ‘Contributions’;
AASB 1050 ‘Administered Items’;
AASB 1052 ‘Disaggregated Disclosures’;
AASB 2007-9 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting
Standards arising from the review of AASs 27, 29 and 31
[AASB 3, AASB 5, AASB 8, AASB 101, AASB 114, AASB 116,
AASB 127 & AASB 137];
Interpretation 1038 ‘Contributions by Owners Made to
Wholly-Owned Public Sector Entities’.
The existing requirements in AAS 27, AAS 29 and AAS 31
have been transferred to the above new and revised topicbased
Standards and Interpretation. These requirements
remain substantively unchanged. The new and revised
Standards and Interpretation make some modifications
to disclosures and provide additional guidance, otherwise
there is no financial impact.
Voluntary changes in Accounting Policy
From 1 July 2008, the Department increased its asset capitalisation
threshold to $5,000 for Property, plant, equipment, vehicles and vessels,
Infrastructure and Intangible assets as mandated by Treasurer’s
Instructions. This change in Accounting Policy resulted in an adjustment
to equity for approximately $883,000, being the written down value of Non-
Current Assets below $5,000 that were retired. See also note 31 Equity.

Future impact of Australian Accounting Standards not yet operative
The Department cannot early adopt an Australian Accounting Standard
or Australian Accounting Interpretation unless specifically permitted by
Treasurer’s Instruction 1101 ‘Application of Australian Accounting Standards
and Other Pronouncement’s’. Consequently, the Department has not
applied the following Australian Accounting Standards and Australian
Accounting Interpretations that have been issued and which may impact the
Department but are not yet effective. Where applicable, the Department
plans to apply these Standards and Interpretations from their application
date:
1. ASB 101 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ (September 2007). This Standard has
been revised and will change the structure of the financial statements. These changes
will require that owner changes in equity are presented separately from non-owner
changes in equity. The Department does not expect any financial impact when the
Standard is first applied.
2. AASB 2008-13 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB
Interpretation 17 – of Non-cash Assets to Owners [AASB 5 & AASB 110]. This Standard
amends AASB 5 ‘Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations’ in
respect of the classification, presentation and measurement of non-current assets
held for distribution to owners in their capacity as owners. This may impact on the
presentation and classification of Crown land held by the Department where the
Crown land is to be sold by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. The
Department does not expect any financial impact when the Standard is first applied
prospectively.
1 January 2009
1 July 2009
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5 Employee benefits expense
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Wages and salaries (i) 114 296 96 229
Superannuation - defined contribution plans (ii) 11 403 9 798
Long service leave (iii) 6 761 5 013
Annual leave (iii) 10 099 12 075
Other related expenses 2 567 2 461
145 126 125 576
(i) Includes the value of the fringe benefit to the employee plus fringe benefits tax component.
(ii) Defined contribution plans include West State, Gold State and GESB Super Scheme (contributions paid).
(iii) Includes a superannuation contribution component.
6 Supplies and services
Employment on-costs such as workers’ compensation insurance are included at note 11 Other expenses.
The employment on-costs liability is included at note 29 Provisions.
Communications 7 121 6 286
Consultants and contractors 34 323 33 227
Consumables 28 224 26 723
Commissions 13 702 10 932
Repairs and maintenance 9 221 12 282
Travel 1 896 1 786
Other 6 168 5 917
100 655 97 153
7 Depreciation and amortisation expense
Depreciation
Buildings 701 634
Refurbishments 1 549 1 409
Plant and equipment 405 400
Computer hardware 942 806
Furniture and fittings 22 24
Vehicles and vessels 136 116
Infrastructure 4 924 4 794
Total depreciation 8 679 8 183
Amortisation
Intangible assets 3 397 3 178
Total amortisation 3 397 3 178
Total depreciation and amortisation expense 12 076 11 361

8 Finance costs
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Interest expense - 8
9 Accommodation expenses
Lease rentals 12 682 8 758
Cleaning 1 262 1 021
13 944 9 779
10 Grants and subsidies expense
Bicycle infrastructure development 2 608 2 145
Central Area Transit (CAT) bus services 9 106 8 588
Green Taxi 38 -
Liquid Petroleum Gas subsidy scheme 10 958 11 121
Local governments and shires 772 8 066
Pensioner subsidies 1 311 1 520
Port management 1 812 2 053
Public air transport 880 643
Regional airport development 5 312 730
Shipping 7 815 7 810
Student subsidies 1 125 1 383
Taxi user subsidies 7 930 8 765
Fremantle port rail service support - 3 081
Feasibility study - 700
Other 11 347 6 857
61 014 63 462
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11 Other expenses
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Employment on-costs (i) 561 930
Audit cost (ii) 265 218
Construction in progress balances previously capitalised 640 356
Doubtful debts expense 600 105
Multi Purpose Taxi Plate Buyback - 877
Other 1 820 2 418
3 886 4 904
(i) Includes worker’s compensation insurance and other employment on-costs. The on-costs liability associated with the recognition of annual and long service leave
liability is included at note 29 Provisions. Superannuation contributions accrued as part of the provision for leave are employee benefits and are not included in
employment on-costs.
(ii) Audit cost, see also note 40 Remuneration of auditor.
12 User charges and fees
Boat registration fees 9 278 8 547
Port charges 1 271 1 517
Small boat harbour fees 5 867 5 857
Vessel survey fees 2 021 1 825
Other maritime fees 1 151 1 022
Motor drivers licence application fees 14 889 14 958
Motor vehicle transfer, plate and inspection fees 28 448 25 912
Perth parking licence fees 10 227 9 484
Rail safety registration fees 1 426 1 233
Taxi licence fees 9 037 11 580
Other fees 1 972 2 191
85 587 84 126
13 Grants and subsidies revenue
Commonwealth grants 4 485 1 497
General government grants 4 674 735
Other 4 012 1 947
13 171 4 179
14 Other revenues
Commissions 13 325 11 827
Rents and leases 11 136 9 266
Recoups of operating expenses 16 893 14 877
Other 8 830 8 968
50 184 44 938

15 Net loss on disposal of non-current assets
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Plant, equipment, vehicles and vessels
Costs of disposal 94 1 200
Proceeds from disposal 39 96
Net loss (55) (1 104)
Infrastructure
Costs of disposal - 46
Proceeds from disposal - -
Net loss - (46)
Total net loss (55) (1 150)
16 Income from State Government
Appropriation received during the year
Service appropriations 194 489 169 624
Service appropriations are accrual amounts reflecting the full cost of services delivered. The appropriation revenue comprises a cash
component and a receivable (asset). The receivable (holding account) comprises the depreciation expense for the year and any agreed
increase in leave liabilities during the year.
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16 Income from State Government (continued)
Assets transferred
The following assets have been assumed from/(transferred to) other
state government agencies during the financial year
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Property, plant, equipment, vehicles and vessels assumed 330 -
Property, plant, equipment, vehicles and vessels transferred (7 513) (500)
Total assets transferred (7 183) (500)
Where the Treasurer or other entity has assumed a liability, the Department recognises revenues equivalent to the amount of the
liability assumed and an expense relating to the nature of the event or events that initially gave rise to the liability. From 1 July 2002
non-discretionary non-reciprocal transfers of net assets (i.e. restructuring of administrative arrangements) have been classified as
Contributions by Owners (CBO’s) under TI 955 Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly Owned Public Sector Entities and are taken
directly to equity. Discretionary transfers of assets between State Government agencies are reported as Assets assumed/(transferred)
under Income from State Government.
Resources received free of charge
Determined on the basis of the following estimates provided by agencies:
State Solicitor’s Office 994 1 176
Department of Housing and Works 93 81
Western Australian Land Information Authority 5 328 4 202
Department of Treasury and Finance 348 293
Commissioner of Main Roads 472 572
7 235 6 324
Where assets or services have been received free of charge or for nominal consideration, the Department recognises revenues (except
where the contributions of assets or services are in the nature of contributions by owners in which case the Department shall make
a direct adjustment to equity) equivalent to the fair value of the assets and/or the fair value of those services that can be reliably
determined and which would have been purchased if not donated, and those fair values shall be recognised as assets or expenses, as
applicable.
Royalties for Regions
Royalties for Regions Fund 460 -
The recurrent funds are committed to projects and programs in WA regional areas.

17 Cash and cash equivalents
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Cash and cash equivalents 39 633 31 900
Includes cash received as capital contributions remaining unspent at year end of
$7,628,000 (2008: $13,016,000)
18 Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Current
Off-Road Vehicles Account (i) 235 212
Perth Parking Licensing Account (ii) 2 173 1 529
Rail Safety Accreditation Account (iii) 1 223 1 087
Taxi Industry Development Account (iv) 13 065 8 933
Small Craft Facilities - User Pays Account (v) 2 027 4 116
18 723 15 877
Non-current
Accrued salaries suspense account (vi) 1 646 1 147
Funds held as restricted cash can only be used to:
(i) meet the costs of administering the Control of Vehicles (Off Road Areas) Act 1978 and for matters approved by the Minister and the
Treasurer.
(ii) meet the costs of administering the Perth Parking Management Act 1999 or for a purpose connected with the Perth Parking
Policy.
(iii) meet the costs of administering the Rail Safety Act 1998.
(iv) pay remuneration and allowances to board members, pay for taxi plates surrendered to the Minister, pay grants for research,
promotion and development projects that benefit the taxi industry and meet the costs of administering the Taxi Act 1994.
(v) fund the provision, maintenance, upgrading and management of small craft facilities.
(vi) meet the 27 th pay in a financial year that occurs every 11 years.
19 Inventories
Current
Inventories held for sale (at cost)
Charts and publications 56 56
Motor vehicle plates 476 461
532 517
See also note 3(q) Inventories
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20 Receivables
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Current
Receivables 5 152 7 032
Allowance for impairment of receivables (1 576) (975)
Goods and services tax receivable 1 374 1 686
Prepayments 399 635
Interest receivable 368 315
5 717 8 693
Reconciliation of changes in the allowance for impairment of
receivables
Balance at start of year 975 279
Doubtful debts expense recognised in the income statement 600 696
Amounts written off during the year (56) -
Amount recovered during the year 57 -
Balance at end of year 1 576 975
The Department does not hold any collateral as security or other credit
enhancements relating to receivables.
See also note 3(r) Receivables and note 38 Financial Instruments
21 Amounts receivable for services
Non-current
Amounts receivables for services 116 587 101 584
Represents the non-cash component of service appropriations (see note 3(p) Amounts Receivable for Services (Holding Account)). It is
restricted in that it can only be used for asset replacement or payment of leave liability.
22 Other assets
Current
Other current assets 645 1 895
645 1 895

23 Property, plant, equipment, vehicles and vessels
2009 2008
Accum. Accum.
Cost/Fair Accum. impairment Carrying Cost/Fair Accum. impairment Carrying
value depr. losses amount value depr. losses amount
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
At fair value:
Land 111 583 - - 111 583 92 924 - - 92 924
Pastoral land leases 79 825 - - 79 825 75 904 - - 75 904
Crown land leases 3 502 - - 3 502 9 015 - - 9 015
Buildings 31 183 13 044 - 18 139 28 874 11 654 - 17 220
At cost:
226 093 13 044 - 213 049 206 717 11 654 - 195 063
Refurbishments 16 107 9 432 - 6 675 11 621 8 102 - 3 519
Plant and equipment 6 126 4 505 1 1 620 5 799 4 169 22 1 608
Computer hardware 7 559 4 234 - 3 325 7 304 3 975 - 3 329
Furniture and fittings 278 124 - 154 273 103 - 170
Vehicles 189 171 - 18 189 159 - 30
Vessels 1 476 630 - 846 1 160 513 - 647
31 735 19 096 1 12 638 26 346 17 021 22 9 303
Total 257 828 32 140 1 225 687 233 063 28 675 22 204 366
Freehold land and buildings were revalued as at 1 July 2008 by the Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services).
The valuations were performed during the year ended 30 June 2009 and recognised at 30 June 2009. In undertaking the revaluation,
fair value was determined by reference to market values for land: $85,951,000 and buildings: $6,556,000. For the remaining balance
fair values of land was determined on the basis of current use for land: $108,959,000 and depreciated replacement cost for buildings:
$11,583,000. See note 3(h) Property, plant and equipment and infrastructure.
“Accum.” denotes accumulated and “depr.” denotes depreciation.
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Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of property, plant, equipment, vehicles and vessels at the beginning and end of the financial year are
set out below.
23 Property, plant, equipment, vehicles and vessels (continued)
Carrying Carrying
amount Impairment amount
at start losses at end
of year Additions Revaluation recognised Disposals Transfers Depreciation Write-off of year
2009 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Land 92 924 - 18 654 - - 5 - - 111 583
Pastoral land leases 75 904 - 5 615 - - (1 694) - - 79 825
Crown land leases 9 015 - 487 - - (6 000) - - 3 502
Buildings 17 220 1 027 673 - - (80) (701) - 18 139
Refurbishments 3 519 4 705 - - - - (1 549) - 6 675
Plant and equipment 1 608 495 - (1) (77) - (405) - 1 620
Computer hardware 3 329 938 - - - - (942) - 3 325
Furniture and fittings 170 6 - - - - (22) - 154
Vehicles 30 - - - - - (12) - 18
Vessels 647 340 - - (17) - (124) - 846
204 366 7 511 25 429 (1) (94) (7 769) (3 755) - 225 687
Carrying Carrying
amount Impairment amount
at start losses at end
of year Additions Revaluation recognised Disposals Transfers Depreciation Write-off of year
2008 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Land 81 671 93 13 860 - - (2 700) - - 92 924
Pastoral land leases 58 486 - 17 629 - - (211) - - 75 904
Crown land leases 15 759 696 1 097 - - (8 537) - - 9 015
Buildings 16 973 607 1 888 - (996) (618) (634) - 17 220
Refurbishments 2 748 2 261 - - (81) - (1 409) - 3 519
Plant and equipment 1 494 580 - (22) (80) 40 (400) (4) 1 608
Computer hardware 1 105 3 067 - - (37) - (806) - 3 329
Furniture and fittings 187 7 - - - - (24) - 170
Vehicles 54 - - - (6) - (18) - 30
Vessels 489 256 - - - - (98) - 647
178 966 7 567 34 474 (22) (1 200) (12 026) (3 389) (4) 204 366

24 Infrastructure
2009 2008
Accum. Accum.
Accum. impairment Carrying Accum. impairment Carrying
Cost depr. losses amount Cost depr. losses amount
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Maritime infrastructure
Wharves and facilities 67 748 38 493 - 29 255 65 740 36 788 - 28 952
Breakwaters and groynes 48 235 15 494 - 32 741 47 725 15 015 - 32 710
Channel development
and facilities
41 650 11 583 - 30 067 41 650 11 166 - 30 484
Associated infrastructure 48 098 28 891 - 19 207 43 709 27 229 94 16 386
Navigation aids 18 905 10 356 8 8 541 18 577 9 839 - 8 738
Total infrastructure 224 636 104 817 8 119 811 217 401 100 037 94 117 270
“Accum.” denotes accumulated and “depr.” denotes depreciation.
Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of infrastructure at the beginning and end of the financial year are set out below.
Carrying Carrying
amount Impairment amount
at start losses at end
of year Additions recognised Disposals Depreciation Write-off of year
2009 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Maritime infrastructure
Wharves and facilities 28 952 2 014 - - (1 711) - 29 255
Breakwaters and groynes 32 710 511 - - (480) - 32 741
Channel development 30 484 - - - (417) - 30 067
and facilities
Associated infrastructure 16 386 4 620 - - (1 799) - 19 207
Navigation aids 8 738 328 (8) - (517) - 8 541
Total infrastructure 117 270 7 473 (8) - (4 924) - 119 811
Carrying Carrying
amount Impairment amount
at start losses at end
of year Additions recognised Disposals Depreciation Write-off of year
2008 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Maritime infrastructure
Wharves and facilities 26 955 3 772 - - (1 775) - 28 952
Breakwaters and groynes 31 834 1 350 - - (474) - 32 710
Channel development 30 901 - - - (417) - 30 484
and facilities
Associated infrastructure 13 645 4 464 (94) - (1 629) - 16 386
Navigation aids 7 842 1 513 - (46) (499) (72) 8 738
Total infrastructure 111 177 11 099 (94) (46) (4 794) (72) 117 270
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25 Intangible assets
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Software
at cost 34 708 34 968
Accumulated amortisation (16 842) (13 866)
17 866 21 102
Reconciliation
Reconciliations of the carrying amount of intangible assets at the beginning and end of the financial year are set out below.
Software
Carrying amount at the start of the year 21 102 21 677
Additions 161 2 603
Amortisation expense (3 397) (3 178)
Carrying amount at the end of the year 17 866 21 102
26 Construction in progress
At cost:
Vessels 24 234
Computer hardware and software 912 430
Buildings and refurbishments 3 930 3 925
Intangibles 9 951 5 905
Maritime infrastructure 10 526 7 166
25 343 17 660
Reconciliation
Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of construction in progress at the beginning and end of the financial year are set out below.
Carrying amount at the start of the year 17 660 16 128
Expenditure during the year 21 131 17 162
Non-current assets commissioned during the year (12 808) (15 278)
Amounts expensed (640) (352)
Carrying amount at the end of the year 25 343 17 660
27 Impairment of assets
The impairment losses recognised relate to assets that are no longer operational and have been decommissioned. The full amount was recognised in the income
statement, as there was no amount included in the asset revaluation reserve relating to these assets. The recoverable amount of these assets was determined by an
internal expert as its fair value less costs to sell, based on an active market.
The Department held no goodwill or intangible assets with an indefinite useful life during the reporting period.
No surplus assets have been identified at 30 June 2009 and there were no assets classified as held for sale.

28 Payables
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Current
Trade creditors 8 101 3 964
Accrued salaries 1 348 763
9 449 4 727
See also note 3(s) Payables and note 38 Financial instruments.
29 Provisions
Current
Employee benefits provision
Annual leave (i) 12 767 12 996
Long service leave (ii) 10 113 9 327
22 880 22 323
Other provisions
Employment on-costs (iii) 526 513
23 406 22 836
Non-current
Employee benefits provision
Long service leave (ii) 10 758 8 016
Other provisions
Employment on-costs (iii) 251 187
11 009 8 203
(i) Annual leave liabilities have been classified as current as there is no unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months
after balance sheet date. Assessments indicate that actual settlement of the liabilities will occur as follows:
Within 12 months of balance sheet date 7 130 6 562
More than 12 months after balance sheet date 5 974 6 434
13 104 12 996
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29 Provisions (continued)
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
(ii) Long service leave liabilities have been classified as current where there is no unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12
months after balance sheet date. Assessments indicate that actual settlement of the liabilities will occur as follows:
Within 12 months of balance sheet date 6 742 6 265
More than 12 months after balance sheet date 14 713 11 078
21 455 17 343
(iii) The settlement of annual and long service leave liabilities gives rise to the payment of employment on-costs including workers’
compensation insurance. The provision is the present value of expected future payments. The associated expense is disclosed in
note 11 Other expenses.
Movements in other provisions:
Movements in each class of provisions during the financial year, other than employee benefits, are set out below:
Employment on-cost provisions:
Carrying amount at the start of the year 700 116
Additional provisions recognised 78 584
Carrying amount at end of year 778 700
30 Other liabilities
Current
Income received in advance 4 266 1 171
Other liabilities 1 132 1 564
5 398 2 735

31 Equity
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Equity represents the residual interest in the net assets of the Department. The Government holds the equity interest in the Department
on behalf of the community. The asset revaluation reserve represents that portion of equity resulting from the revaluation of non-current
assets.
Contributed equity
Balance at the start of the year 141 864 119 726
Contributions by owners
Capital contributions (i) 4 643 33 658
Total contributions by owners 4 643 33 658
Distributions to owners (ii)
Net assets transferred to Department of Fisheries - (2 700)
Net assets transferred to East Perth Redevelopment Authority - (8 820)
Net assets transferred - Land (585) -
Total distributions to owners (585) (11 520)
Balance at the end of the year 145 922 141 864
(i) Capital Contributions (appropriations) and non-discretionary (non-reciprocal) transfers of net assets from other State government agencies
have been designated as contributions by owners in Treasurer’s Instruction TI 955 Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly Owned Public Sector
Entities and are credited directly to equity in the Balance Sheet.
(ii) UIG Interpretation 1038 Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly Owned Public Sector Entities requires where the transferee accounts for a
transfer as a contribution by owner, the transferor must account for the transfer as a distribution to owners. Consequently, non-discretionary
(non-reciprocal) transfers of net assets to other State government agencies are distribution to owners and are debited directly to equity.
Reserves
Asset revaluation reserve
Balance at the start of the year
Net revaluation increments:
134 445 99 970
Land 24 756 32 587
Buildings 673 1 888
Balance at the end of the year 159 874 134 445
Accumulated surplus
Balance at the start of the year
Change in accounting policy
207 200 211 499
Increase in asset capitalisation threshold for property, plant and equipment - (925)
Increase in provision for doubtful debts - (591)
Restated balance at the start of the year 207 200 209 983
Result for the period 9 932 (2 783)
Balance at the end of the year 217 132 207 200
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32 Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
(a) Reconciliation of cash
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the Cash Flow Statement is reconciled to the related items in the Balance Sheet as
follows:
Cash and cash equivalents (i) 39 633 31 900
Restricted cash and cash equivalents (ii) 20 369 17 024
60 002 48 924
(i) These cash and cash equivalents include $7,628,000 (2008 $13,016,000) capital contribution and funds available to meet
expenditure commitments.
(ii) See note 18 Restricted cash and cash equivalents.
(b) Reconciliation of net cost of services to net cash flows provided by/(used in) operating activities
Net cost of services
Non cash items:
(185 069) (178 231)
Depreciation and amortisation expense 12 076 11 361
Doubtful debts expense 600 98
Impairment expense 9 116
Net loss on disposal of non-current assets - 1 150
Resources received free of charge 7 235 6 324
Expenses previously held in construction in progress 642 356
Initial recognition of assets not previously recognised - (587)
Assets purchased but expensed in prior years - (26)
(Increase)/decrease in assets
Current inventories (15) (132)
Current receivables 2 976 (142)
Other current assets (292) (1 381)
Increase/(decrease) in liabilities
Current payables 4 722 84
Current provisions 570 4 354
Other current liabilities 2 663 683
Non-current provisions 2 806 1 599
Net GST receipts/payments 1 542 (2 549)
Change in GST in receivables/payables (1 032) (1 050)
Net cash used in operating activities (150 567) (157 973)

33 Resources provided free of charge
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
During the year the following resources were provided to other agencies free of charge for functions outside the normal operations of
the Department:
Western Australian Police Service - firearms collection fees
Various State and Commonwealth departments and agencies:
- 84
Spatial (mapping) information 18 14
Tides and waves information - 8
Technical advice 528 16
Technical advice - WAPC waterfront and canal development - 299
546 421
34 Commitments
(a) Capital expenditure commitments
Capital expenditure commitments, being contracted capital expenditure additional to the amounts reported in the financial statements, are payable as follows:
Within one year 1 820 333
Later than one year but not later than five years 23 -
Later than five years - -
1 843 333
The capital expenditure commitments include amounts for:
Transport 1 492 -
Maritime facilities - 198
Information technology 351 135
1 843 333
(b) Other expenditure commitments
Within one year 19 494 30 543
Later than one year but not later than five years 6 455 34 230
Later than five years - 288
25 949 65 061
The other expenditure commitments include amounts for:
Software licence and maintenance 120 216
Maritime facilities 5 157 15 261
Transport 18 811 49 584
Approved voluntary redundancy applications 1 861 -
25 949 65 061
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34 Commitments (continued)
(c) Non-cancellable operating lease commitments
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Commitments in relation to non-cancellable operating lease rentals contracted for at balance sheet date but not recognised as
liabilities in the financial statements are payable as follows:
Within one year 10 293 9 666
Later than one year but not later than five years 18 328 17 415
Later than five years 8 316 6 129
36 937 33 210
All leases are non-cancellable 36 937 33 210
These commitments are all inclusive of GST
(d) Lease revenue commitments
The minimum lease revenue in relation to non-cancellable operating lease rentals contracted for at balance sheet date but not
recognised as assets in the financial statements are receivable as follows:
Within one year 8 593 7 896
Later than one year but not later than five years 25 531 23 637
Later than five years 60 672 51 612
94 796 83 145

35 Contingent liabilities and contingent assets
Contingent liabilities
In addition to the liabilities incorporated in the financial statements, the
Department has the following contingent liabilities:
Litigation in progress:
The Department has pending litigation that may affect the financial
position.
- Three actions for compensation against the Department. The
potential maximum financial effect is $228,000.
Contaminated Sites
Under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the Department is required
to report known and suspected contaminated sites to the Department
of Environment and Conservation (DEC). In accordance with the Act,
DEC classifies these sites on the basis of the risk to human health,
the environment and environmental values. Where sites are classified
as contaminated - remediation required or possibly contaminated -
investigation required, the Department may have a liability in respect of
investigation or remediation expenses.
Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) has approved a
program under section 12 of the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 for the
systematic identification, inspection, reporting and treatment of suspected
contaminated sites on Crown land under direct State Land Services (SLS)
management.
Initial inspection of the approximately 10,000 suspected contaminated
sites will be conducted by contractors, with SLS management determining
whether the inspection reports indicate that a site merits further
investigation and reporting to DEC. Subsequent detailed examination
and reporting to DEC will be conducted by duly qualified environmental
consultants and contaminated sites auditors, contracted by SLS.
The extent of the Department’s liability will only be able to be assessed as
DEC progressively classifies sites under a program which is expected to
continue for many years.
Contingent assets
In addition to the assets incorporated in the financial statements, the
Department has the following contingent assets:
Insurance claims:
The Department has pending insurance claims that may affect the
financial position.
- Two actions for the recoupment of costs incurred by the Department
in relation to emergency responses. The potential maximum financial
effect is $255,000.
36 Events occurring after balance sheet date
On 1 July 2009:
- the designation of the Department for Planning and Infrastructure was
altered to Department of Planning
- the operations of Licensing, Marine Safety, Passenger Services, Regional
Services, Rail Safety, Coastal Facilities and their associated assets
and liabilities were transferred to the newly established Department of
Transport.
- the operations of State Land Services and their associated assets and
liabilities were transferred to the newly established Department of
Regional Development and Land.
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37 Explanatory statement
Significant variations between estimates and actual results for income and expenses as presented in the financial statement titled Summary of Consolidated Account
Appropriations and Income Estimates are shown below. Significant variations are considered to be those greater than 10% or $1 million.
(i) Significant variations between estimate and actual for 2009 – Total appropriation to deliver services
(a) Net amount appropriated to deliver services
2009 2009
Estimate Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
188 615 194 071 5 456
The major variations in funding are:
• Salary Increases as a result of the PSGA wage agreement 4 663
• LPG Subsidy Scheme 4 434
• Support for Fremantle Port Rail Service 3 500
• Leased Accommodation and Facility Management due to increased rentals
3 170
•
and associated facility management costs
Regional Airport Development Scheme - Royalties for Region Election Commitment 2 000
• Change of funding source for Koondoola Revitalisation and Wanneroo Revitalisation
1 785
from Equity Contribution to Recurrent (Appropriation)
• Esperance Lead and Nickel Clean up and Recovery Project 1 050
• Property Asset Clearing House as per EERC Decision 17 March 2009 260
• Section 25 Transfer of Daddow Road to MRWA (5 300)
• 3% Government Initiated Efficiency Dividend (3 773)
• Regional Airport Development Scheme - funding source changed from Appropriation to
(2 000)
•
Royalties for Regions (Regional Infrastructure and Head works Fund)
Deferral of North Greenbushes Inter modal Terminal Facility and Revitalised Rail
(1 287)
•
Service to 2009-10
Transfer of Recurrent Appropriation to Equity Contribution for Minor Capital Works (1 180)
• Transfer to Capital for Regional Accommodation and Telecommunications (750)
• Deferral of Administration costs for Owner Driver (Contracts and Disputes)
(405)
Bill to 2009-10 and out years
• Deferral of Wanneroo Revitalisation project to 2009-10 (285)
• Savings from Media, Marketing and Advertising (206)
• Transfer of appropriation to capital to fund Licensing Business Unit Reform Capital project (200)
(b) Amount authorised by other statutes
2009 2009
Estimate Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
423 418 (5)
The reduction is a result of reduced costs associated with the remuneration package for the new Director General as
per determination of the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal

37 Explanatory statement (continued)
(i) Significant variations between estimate and actual for 2009 – Total appropriation to deliver services (continued)
(c) Service expenditure
2009 2009
Estimate Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Transport system planning and regulation 102 471 112 237 9 766
The variation is primarily due to:
• Increase cost associated with Taxi Industry Development Account 2 874
• Increased dredging costs associated with Dawesville Sand
Bypassing, Kalbarri and Bandy Creek Boat Harbours
2 595
• Increased salaries cost mainly attributable to the PSGA increases 1 564
• Cost associated with enhanced service delivery at Regional Areas 1 667
• Additional commitment through Royalties for Region for
Regional Airport Development Scheme
572
• Increased costs relating to cycling and travelsmart activities 514
• Increased facilities management costs associated with Small Craft
Facilities
475
• Increased LPG Subsidy 349
• Increase in Taxi User Subsidy Scheme 158
These increases are offset by reduction for:
• 3 Percent Efficiency Dividend (1 742)
Motor vehicle registration and driver licensing services 126 521 121 844 (4 677)
The variation is primarily due to:
• Increased salaries cost mainly attributable to increase in overtime
associated with the Practical Driver Assessments undertaken after
hours and on weekends. PSGA increases also had an impact on
cost increase
• Reduced cost associated with sale of motor vehicle licence plates as a
result of the downturn in new and used motor vehicle sales
2 271
(1 064)
• Allocation to higher priority activities including
• Transfer to Minor Capital Works (1 000)
• Expansion of Regional Services (800)
• 3 Percent Efficiency Dividend (1 284)
• Reduced costs as a result of deferral of various programs such as Repeat
Drink Driver deferred to 2009-10
(975)
• Transfer to Capital for Regional Accommodation and Telecommunication (750)
• Savings in Agent Fees and Commission mainly due to underspend
in Merchant Fees and across the counter processing costs offset by
increase in Authorised Inspection Station commission (due to redirection
of vehicle examinations to authorised providers to reduce waiting times in
Vehicle Examination Centres)
(724)
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37 Explanatory statement (continued)
(i) Significant variations between estimate and actual for 2009 – Total appropriation to deliver services (continued)
(c) Service expenditure (continued)
2009 2009
Estimate Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Land accessibility planning and policy development 55 969 58 749 2 780
The variation is primarily due to:
• Deferral of expenditure for the Wanneroo Revitalisation project from
2007-08 which was not included in the 2008-09 estimates
• Change of treatment of the electronic Land Development Process
(eLDP) from Capital to Recurrent due to the re scoping of the project
These increases are offset by reduction for:
• 3 Percent Efficiency Dividend (399)
Integrated land and transport policy development
1 656
1 032
54 274 43 924 (10 350)
The variation is primarily due to:
• Transfer of Daddow Road project to Main Roads WA during 2008-09 (12 800)
• Additional support for the Fremantle Port Rail service in 2008-09 2 013
• Reduction as a result of the 3 Percent Efficiency Dividend (348)
(d) Operating revenues
Total income other than from State Government 146 594 151 689 5 095
• The number of peak period taxi plates and conventional taxi lease plates
was greater than anticipated
4 410
• Commonwealth funding for the Perth Airport Transport Master Plan 3 000
• Higher than anticipated rent /lease revenue from various maritime
facilities as a result of rent review to reflect current market rate
2 164
These Increases in revenue were offset by :
• Reduction in motor vehicle inspections fee revenue is primarily due
to the overall decrease in the total number of vehicle inspections
performed and the removal of inspections for some vehicles
transferring from the Eastern States
• Reduction in WAPC Fee Revenue as a result of fewer than
anticipated applications processed due to the economic conditions
(3 249)
(1 296)

37 Explanatory statement (continued)
(ii) Significant variances between actuals for 2008 and 2009 – Total appropriation to deliver services
(a) Net amount appropriated to deliver services
2009 2008
Actual Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
194 071 169 036 25 035
The variation is primarily due to:
• LPG Subsidy Increase 5 608
• Salary Increases as a result of the PSGA wage agreement 4 663
• Support for Fremantle Port Rail Service 3 500
• Leased Accommodation and Facility Management due to increased rentals and associated
facility management costs
3 170
• Deferral of funding for Regional Airport Development Scheme to 2008-09 2 800
• Deferral of funding for Risk Mitigation to 2008-09 2 040
• Change of funding source for Koondoola Revitalisation and Wanneroo Revitalisation from Equity 1 785
Contribution to Recurrent Appropriation.
• Deferral of funding for Local Government Planning Assistance to 2008-09 1 500
• Esperance Lead and Nickel Clean up and Recovery Project 1 050
• Removal of Oakajee Port and Industrial Estate - Essential Studies (1 250)
(b) Amounts authorised by other statutes
Retirement benefit paid to previous Director General in 2007-08
418 588 (170)
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37 Explanatory statement (continued)
(ii) Significant variances between actuals for 2008 and 2009 – Total appropriation to deliver services (continued)
(c) Service expenditure
2009 2008
Actual Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Transport system planning and regulation 112 237 107 471 4 766
The variation is primarily due to:
• Increase in funding for Regional Airport Development Scheme 4 581
Motor vehicle registration and driver licensing services 121 844 103 464 18 380
The variation is primarily due to:
• Increase in salaries and associated superannuation cost relating to
PSGA Wage agreement and back pay as well as increase in overtime
associated with Practical Driver Assessments undertaken after hours
7 158
•
and on weekends
Increase in cost associated with LBU Reform 2 951
• Increase cost associated with agent fees and commission due to
increase in Authorised Inspection Station commission (due to redirection
of vehicle examinations to authorised providers to reduce waiting times
in Vehicle Examination Centres)
• Cost in respect of the Country Age Pension Fuel Card project introduced
in 2008-09
• Increase printing costs is a result of the mandatory legislative and
form design changes, the order volumes of base stock items in smaller
amounts and stock replenishing in lower volumes
664
• Increase in Lease Rental costs due to higher office rent as well as
expansion of Willagee Licensing Centre and the new Osborne Park
Vehicle Examination Centre
556
• Increase in telecommunication costs 252
2 767
2 063

37 Explanatory statement (continued)
(ii) Significant variances between actuals for 2008 and 2009 – Total appropriation to deliver services (continued)
(c) Service expenditure (continued)
2009 2008
Actual Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Land accessibility planning and policy development 58 749 50 486 8 263
The variation is primarily due to:
• Increase in employment costs associated with PSGA increases and
related on costs as well as back payment for 2007-08
• Reclassification of the Wanneroo Revitalisation project from Integrated
Land and Policy Development in 2007-08 to Land Accessibility Planning
and Policy Development in 2008-09
• Cost associated with Maddington Kenwick Revitalisation (previously
under Integrated Land and Transport Policy Development) and
Mirrabooka Shopping Centre.
• Increased Leased Accommodation and Facility Management due to
increased rentals and associated facility management costs
Integrated land and transport policy development 43 925 51 972 (8 047)
The variation is primarily due to:
• Reclassification of the Wanneroo Revitalisation project from Integrated
Land and Policy Development in 2007-08 to Land Accessibility Planning
and Policy Development in 2008-09
4 547
1 655
813
941
(6 125)
• Reclassification of the Maddington Kenwick Revitalisation project from
Integrated Land and Policy Development in 2007-08 to Land Accessibility
(768)
•
Planning and Policy Development in 2008-09
Anzac Peace Park in Albany completed in 2007-08 (250)
• Cost associated with the Roleystone Town Revitalisation Sustainability
project completed in 2007-08
(225)
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37 Explanatory statement (continued)
(ii) Significant variances between actuals for 2008 and 2009 – Total appropriation to deliver services (continued)
(d) Operating revenues
2009 2008
Actual Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Total income other than from State Government 151 689 135 162 16 527
The variance is primarily due to:
• Commonwealth funding for the Perth Airport Transport Master Plan
approved in 2008-09
• Increase in rent and lease revenue as a result of increases in rental rates
to reflect market trends
• Funding provided for Woodman Point (Jervois Bay) Boat Launching
Facility Stage 1
• Increase in Motor Vehicle Inspection Fees as a result of higher than
expected activity in Motor Vehicle Inspections compared to 2007-08
• Increase in commission received for the collection of third party
insurance premiums on behalf of the Insurance Commission of Western
Australia as a result of an increase of 5 percent in the volume of
1 498
•
transactions as well an increase in the charge per transaction
Funding for Country Age Pension Fuel Card Project in 2008-09 1 273
• Increase in project work on behalf of the WA Planning Commission 1 030
• Funding to provide accessible licensing services at Indigenous
1 000
•
communities.
Increase in Motor Vehicle Transfer revenue is a result of higher than
981
•
anticipated number of vehicle transfers
Insurance claim to reimburse the Department for costs associated with
750
•
the storm damage to the Esperance (Bandy Creek) Boat Harbour
Increase in Perth Parking revenue as a result of increases in fees for
742
Long Stay Public/Tenant parking and Short Stay Public parking
• Increase in Boat Registrations revenue as a result of fee increases as
well as growth in ownership of recreational boats
3 000
1 870
1 666
1 560
731

37 Explanatory statement (continued)
(iii) Significant variances between estimate and actual for 2009 – Capital contribution
2009 2009
Estimate Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Total Capital Contribution 28 826 4 643 (24 183)
Decrease in Capital Contribution is mainly attributable to the following:
• Deferrals of projects to 2009-10 and beyond:
• Albany Waterfront and Convention Centre (7 400)
• Licensing Business Unit (LBU) Reform (4 200)
• IT Infrastructure (1 857)
• Coastal Infrastructure (600)
• Accommodation Refurbishment (460)
• Funding for Electronic Land Development Program (eLDP) was partly deferred to 2009-10 (7 084)
•
($3.198M) with the balance being reduced as a result of change to Government priorities
Wanneroo Revitalisation Project and Koondoola Revitalisation project were changed from
capital projects to recurrent projects as per advice from Department of Treasury and Finance
(DTF) in relation to expensed capital projects
(2 369)
(iv) Significant variances between actuals for 2008 and 2009 – Capital contribution
2009 2008
Actual Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Total Capital Contribution 4 643 33 658 (29 015)
Decrease in Capital Contribution is mainly due to the following:
• Repayment of borrowings in 2007-08 (12 455)
• Decrease in funding for Licensing Business Unit Reform as a result of deferral to 2009-10 (5 764)
• Wanneroo Revitalisation project funded from Capital contribution in 2007-08 (5 700)
• Accommodation refurbishment in 2008 (Public Transport Centre, Essex Street, Fremantle and (3 131)
•
Sheffield House)
Decrease in IT Infrastructure funding (1 497)
• Decrease in funding for Electronic Land Development Program (eLDP) (1 159)
Funding for Minor Works in 2008-09 962
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37 Explanatory statement (continued)
(v) Significant variances between estimate and actual for 2009, and actuals for 2008 and 2009 – Total administered transactions
2009 2008
Actual Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Amount provided for administered grants, subsidies and other transfer
payment 437 437 -
No variance explanation required.
(vi) Significant variances between estimate and actual for 2009, and actuals for 2008 and 2009 –Administered income
Administered income
The significant items comprising the variance were:
• The estimate for Stamp Duty on motor vehicle registrations is
reported by the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF). The
collections are made through the licensing centres and transferred to
DTF
• Third party insurance surcharge collected on behalf of Insurance
Commission WA not reflected in the budget for the Department
• Increase in Motor Vehicle Licence Fees is due to growth in the number
of registered vehicles combined with increases in fees for light and
heavy vehicles.
2009 2009
Estimate Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
606 889 1 473 449 866 560
478 704
319 369
25 800
• Land related income higher than expected 19 641
• Land Sales on behalf of other agencies not included in the budget
18 477
•
papers
Collection of Interstate Licence Fees and Maritime Fees at Licensing
7 129
•
Centres were not included in budget papers
Additional revenue for the State’s contribution to the design
and construction of the Athletics facility under the Perry Lakes
3 257
•
Redevelopment Project
Increase in some Speed and Red Light Traffic Infringement Fines
offset by a lower than anticipated acquisition and deployment of
cameras
(5 011)

37 Explanatory statement (continued)
(vi) Significant variances between estimate and actual for 2009, and actuals for 2008 and 2009 – Administered income (continued)
The significant items comprising the variance were:
2009 2008
Actual Actual Variance
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000
1 473 449 1 455 547 17 902
• Increase in Motor Vehicle Licence revenue attributable to the record vehicle sales 49 203
• Increase in the collection of 3rd Party Motor Vehicle Insurance revenue as a result of growth in
the number of motor vehicles
31 141
• The increase in revenue from Motor Vehicle Recording Fee attributable to the increase in the
growth in the number of motor vehicles
5 868
• Recognition of land held for sale on behalf of other agencies was greater than anticipated 5 681
• Increase to Motor Drivers Licence renewals primarily due to Motor Drivers Licence renewals
being dependent upon the time period chosen at the last renewal. Motor Driver Licence
renewals are at the commencement of a 5 year cycle and therefore the number of driver
licences expiring in this period has increased marginally.
• Increase in revenue for the State’s contribution to the design and construction of the Athletics
Facility in accordance with the 2008-09 Capital Works Program.
• Increase in Speed and Red Light Traffic Infringement Fines primarily a result of increase
to fines and penalties partially offset by a slight decrease in the number of infringements
processed.
Increases in revenue are partially offset by :
• Decrease in stamp duty on vehicles primarily a result of changes to the stamp duty thresholds
for light vehicles resulting in reduced stamp duty payable for vehicles in the $20,000 to $50,000
market range.
(67 434)
• Reduced land related income as a result of lower market activity (14 870)
3 893
2 583
1 000
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(vii) Authorisations to expend in advance of appropriation
Authorisation has been given to expend $10.776 million in advance of appropriation.
This comprise the following:
• Salary Increases as a result of the PSGA wage agreement 4 663
• LPG Subsidy Scheme 4 434
• Support for Fremantle Port Rail Service 3 500
• Leased Accommodation and Facility Management due to increased rentals
and associated facility management costs
3 170
• Change of funding source for Koondoola Revitalisation and Wanneroo
Revitalisation from Equity Contribution to Recurrent (Appropriation)
1 785
• Esperance Lead and Nickel Clean up and Recovery Project 1 050
• Property Asset Clearing House as per EERC Decision 17 March 2009 260
• 3% Government Initiated Efficiency Dividend (3 773)
• Transfer of recurrent funding to Capital (2 130)
• Deferral of North Greenbushes Inter modal Terminal Facility and Revitalised
Rail Service to 2009-10
(1 287)
• Deferral of Administration costs for Owner Driver (Contracts and Disputes)
Bill to 2009-10 and out years
(405)
• Deferral of Wanneroo Revitalisation project to 2009-10 (285)
• Savings from Media, Marketing and Advertising (206)

38 Financial instruments
(a) Financial risk management objectives and policies
Financial instruments held by the Department are cash and cash
equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, Treasurer’s advances and
receivables and payables. Accounts of the Public Ledger and agency special
purpose accounts make up the Public Bank Account. The Department
has limited exposure to financial risks. The Department’s overall risk
management program focuses on managing the risks identified below.
Credit risk
Credit risk arises when there is the possibility of the Department’s
receivables defaulting on their contractual obligations resulting in financial
loss to the Department. The maximum exposure to credit risk at balance
sheet date in relation to each class of recognised financial assets is the
gross carrying amount of those assets inclusive of any provisions for
impairment, as shown in the table at Note 38(c) Financial instruments
disclosures and note 20 Receivables. Credit risk associated with the
Department’s financial assets is minimal because the main receivable is
the amounts receivable for services (holding account). For receivables other
than government, the Department trades only with recognised, creditworthy
third parties. The Department has policies in place to ensure that sales of
products and services are made to customers with an appropriate credit
history. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis
with the result that the Department’s exposure to bad debts is minimal.
There are no significant concentrations of credit risk at the balance sheet
date.
Allowance for impairment of financial assets is calculated based on
objective evidence such as observable data indicating changes in client
credit ratings. For financial assets that are either past due or impaired, refer
to Note 38(c) Financial instruments disclosures and Note 20 Receivables.
Liquidity risk
The Department is exposed to liquidity risk through its trading in the
normal course of business. Liquidity risk arises when the Department is
unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Department
has appropriate procedures to manage cash flows including drawdowns of
appropriations by monitoring forecast cash flows to ensure that sufficient
funds are available to meet its commitments.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices such as foreign
exchange rates and interest rates will affect the Department’s income or the
value of its holdings of financial instruments.
The Department does not trade in foreign currency and is not materially
exposed to other price risks (for example, equity securities or commodity
prices changes). Other than as detailed in the interest rate sensitivity
analysis table at note 38(c), The Department is not exposed to interest rate
risk because apart from minor amounts of restricted cash, all other cash
and cash equivalents and restricted cash are non-interest bearing, and have
no borrowings other than the Treasurer’s advance (non-interest bearing).
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38 Financial instruments (continued)
(b) Categories of Financial Instruments
In addition to cash, the carrying amounts of each of the following categories of
financial assets and financial liabilities at the balance sheet date are as follows
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 39 633 31 900
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 20 369 17 024
Loans and receivables (i) 3 944 6 372
Amounts receivable for services 116 587 101 584
180 533 156 880
Financial Liabilities
Payables 9 449 4 727
9 449 4 727
(i) The amount of loans and receivables excludes GST recoverable from the ATO (statutory receivable).
(c) Financial instrument disclosures
Credit Risk and Interest Rate Risk Exposures
The following tables disclose the Department’s maximum exposure to credit risk, interest rate exposures and the ageing analysis of financial assets. The Department’s
maximum exposure to credit risk at the balance sheet date is the carrying amount of the financial assets as shown below. The table discloses the ageing of financial
assets that are past due but not impaired and impaired financial assets. The table is based on information provided to senior management of the Department.
The Department does not hold any collateral as security or other credit enhancements relating to the financial assets it holds.
The Department does not hold any financial assets that had to have their terms renegotiated that would have otherwise resulted in them being past due or impaired.

38 Financial instruments (continued)
(c) Financial instrument disclosures (continued)
Interest rate exposures and ageing analysis of financial assets
Interest rate exposure
Past due but not impaired
Weighted
Average
Variable Non More Impaired
effective
interest
Carrying interest interest Up to 3 3-12 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 than 5 Financial
rate Amount rate bearing months months years years years years years assets
% $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Financial assets
2009
Cash and cash equivalents 5.38 39 633 16 394 23 239 - - - - - - - -
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 5.38 20 369 15 092 5 277 - - - - - - - -
Receivables (i) 3 944 - 3 944 2 049 - - - - - - -
Amounts receivable for services 116 587 - 116 587 - - - - - - - -
2008
180 533 31 486 149 047 2 049 - - - - - - -
Cash and cash equivalents 6.91 31 900 10 281 21 619 - - - - - - - -
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 6.91 17 024 13 049 3 975 - - - - - - - -
Receivables (i) 6 372 - 6 372 1 708 870 389 - - - - -
Amounts receivable for services 101 584 - 101 584 - - - - - - - -
156 880 23 330 133 550 1 708 870 389 - - - - -
(i) The amount of receivables excludes GST recoverable from the ATO (statutory receivable).
Liquidity Risk
The following table details the contractual maturity analysis for financial liabilities. The contractual maturity amounts are representative of the undiscounted amounts at
the balance sheet date. The table includes both interest and principal cash flows. An adjustment has been made where material.
Interest rate exposures and maturity analysis of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities
Interest rate exposure
Maturity dates
Weighted
Average
Variable Non Adjustment Total More
effective
interest
Carrying interest interest For Nominal Up to 3 3-12 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 than 5
rate Amount rate bearing Discounting Amount months months years years years years years
% $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
2009
Payables 9 449 - 9 449 - - - - - - - - -
9 449 - 9 449 - - - - - - - - -
2008
Payables 4 727 - 4 727 - - - - - - - - -
4 727 - 4 727 - - - - - - - - -
The amounts disclosed are the contractual undiscounted cash flows of each class of financial liabilities.
(ii) The amount of receivables excludes GST recoverable from the ATO (statutory receivable).
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38 Financial instruments (continued)
Interest rate sensitivity analysis
The following table represents a summary of the interest rate sensitivity of the Department’s financial assets and liabilities at the
balance sheet date on the surplus for the period and equity for a 1% change in interest rates. It is assumed that the change in interest
rates is held constant throughout the reporting period.
Carrying -1% Change +1% Change
amount Profit Equity Profit Equity
2009 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Financial assets
Cash assets 16 394 (164) (164) 164 164
Restricted cash assets 15 092 (151) (151) 151 151
31 486 (315) (315) 315 315
Carrying -1% Change +1% Change
amount Profit Equity Profit Equity
2008 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Financial assets
Cash assets 10 281 (103) (103) 103 103
Restricted cash assets 13 049 (130) (130) 130 130
23 330 (233) (233) 233 233

2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
39 Remuneration of senior officers
The number of senior officers, whose total of fees, salaries, superannuation, non-monetary benefits and other benefits for the financial year, fall within the following
bands are:
2009 2008
$ No. No.
0 - 10 000 1 -
10 000 - 20 000 2 -
30 001 - 40 000 1 -
60 001 - 70 000 - -
70 001 - 80 000 - 1
90 001 - 100 000 - 1
100 001 - 110 000 2 -
140 001 - 150 000 - -
150 001 - 160 000 - -
160 001 - 170 000 1 -
180 001 - 190 000 - 1
220 001 - 230 000 - 2
280 001 - 290 000 - 1
350 001 - 370 000 1 -
The total remuneration of senior officers is 810 1 087
The total remuneration includes the superannuation expense incurred by the Department in respect of senior officers.
No senior officers are members of the Pension Scheme.
40 Remuneration of Auditor
Remuneration payable to the Auditor General for the financial year is as follows:
Auditing the accounts, financial statements and performance
indicators 262 250
The expense is included at Note 11 Other expenses
41 Jointly controlled assets
The following represents the Department’s 50% ownership interest in the Marine Operations Centre with the Department of Fisheries.
The jointly controlled assets are included in the financial statements.
Non current assets
Property, plant, equipment, vehicles and vessels 3 604 1 759
Infrastructure 177 188
Total assets 3 781 1 947
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2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
42 Special purpose accounts
The following Statements of Receipts and Payments are provided in accordance with Treasurer’s Instruction 1101A Financial Reporting by Departments.
Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline Account
Opening balance 29 719 30 284
Receipts:
Fees 3 342 1 453
Payments:
Administration (1 433) (1 007)
Easement rights (5 486) (1 011)
(6 919) (2 018)
Closing balance 26 142 29 719
This Account holds funds received pursuant to section 45(2) of the Dampier to Bunbury Pipeline Act 1997 for application in accordance with section 45(5) of that Act.
Deposits
Opening balance 1 566 1 366
Receipts:
Deposits - Keys 13 11
Deposits - Bonds 289 343
Deposits – Motor vehicle dealer plates 6 8
Deposits - Multi Purpose Taxi plates 7 25
Interest - 79
315 466
Payments:
Refunds - Keys (4) (5)
Refunds - Bonds (229) (245)
Refunds - Multi Purpose Taxi plates (34) (16)
(267) (266)
Closing balance 1 614 1 566
This Account holds deposits for the issue of keys to boat owners to access the harbour pens, performance bonds, motor vehicle dealer
plates and Multi Purpose Taxi Plate deposits. These monies are held in a private trustee capacity, and in accordance with Treasurer’s
Instruction 1101A Financial Reporting by Departments are only reported in these notes to the financial statements.

42 Special purpose accounts (continued)
Deposits Land Applications
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Opening balance 10 238 4 369
Receipts:
Deposits 3 548 5 869
Payments:
Refunds (568) -
Closing balance 13 218 10 238
This Account holds fees, rentals, deposits, premiums or performance bonds received from applicants pending the issue of licences
or leases, or the sale of Crown land or in relation to improvements to Crown land in accordance with provisions of the Land
Administration Act 1997.
Off-Road Vehicles Account
Opening balance 212 203
Receipts:
Licence and plate fees 33 29
Payments:
Grants and subsidies (10) (20)
Closing balance 235 212
This Account holds monies collected for the registration of vehicles under the Control of Vehicles (Off-road areas) Act and to provide
funds to meet the expenses of the Department in connection with administration of the Act pursuant to section 43(2) of the Act.
Perry Lakes Account
Opening balance 449 35
Receipts:
Hire Charges 12 28
Interest Income 87 20
Other Revenue 393 162
Borrowings from Treasury 51 658 24 571
52 150 24 781
Payments:
Consultant Fees (50 443) (24 367)
Closing balance 2 156 449
This Account holds funds received pursuant to section 42 of the Perry Lakes Redevelopment Act 2005 for application in accordance with
section 43(1) of that Act.
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42 Special purpose accounts (continued)
Perth Parking Licensing Account
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Opening balance 1 529 991
Receipts:
Licence fees 10 227 9 485
Payments:
Public Transport Authority for operation of the CAT bus services (9 106) (8 588)
Employee costs (130) (91)
Supplies and services (347) (268)
(9 583) (8 947)
Closing balance 2 173 1 529
This Account was established to hold funds for the purpose of administering the Perth Parking Management Act 1999.
Rail Heritage
Opening balance 2 2
Receipts:
Fees - -
Payments:
Grants and subsidies - -
Closing balance 2 2
This account holds funds from the sale of property transferred from Westrail to the Australian Historical Society
Rail Safety Accreditation Account
Opening balance 1 087 898
Receipts:
Registration fees 1 426 1 233
Recoups and other receipts 8 6
1 434 1 239
Payments:
Employee costs (782) (579)
Superannuation (72) (55)
Contractors (22) (130)
Lease and rental (31) (28)
Other payments (391) (258)
(1 298) (1 050)
Closing balance 1 223 1 087
This Account was established to hold funds for the purpose of administering the Rail Safety Act 1998.

42 Special purpose accounts (continued)
Small Craft Facilities
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Opening balance 6 638 7 230
Receipts:
Boat harbour fees 3 579 4 351
Other fees - 6
Rental 7 846 6 423
Recoups 2 873 2 582
Funds for dredging 10 802 2 032
Other revenue 7 582 2 935
32 682 18 329
Payments:
Employment costs (632) (626)
Contractors (3 580) (3 608)
Administration expenses (616) (757)
Recreational boat scheme (19 405) (4 562)
Maintenance (5 342) (5 798)
Power, water and sewerage (3 069) (2 713)
Other operating expenses (1 828) (857)
(34 472) (18 921)
Closing balance 4 848 6 638
This account holds funds for the purpose of funding the provision, maintenance, upgrading and management of small craft facilities.
Sport & Recreational Athletics Facilities Fund
Opening balance 6 616 6 189
Receipts:
Contributions from State Government 5 985 3 402
5 985 3 402
Payments:
Contractors (11 363) (2 975)
Closing balance 1 238 6 616
This Account holds funds received for the design and construction of the athletics facilities as defined in Section 12(1) of the Perry
Lakes Redevelopment Act.
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42 Special purpose accounts (continued)
Taxi Fare Evasion Recoupment Account
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Opening balance - -
Receipts:
Fees 2 -
Payments:
Grants and subsidies (2) -
Closing balance - -
The purpose of this Account is to reimburse taxi drivers with monies collected from passengers who failed to pay their fare.
Taxi Industry Development Account
Opening balance 8 933 2 339
Receipts:
Licence fees 8 820 10 435
Interest 667 229
9 487 10 664
Payments:
Consultants’ fees (784) (539)
Other expenses (4 571) (3 531)
(5 355) (4 070)
Closing balance 13 065 8 933
The purpose of this Account is to hold funds received by the Department for the purposes of the Taxi Act 1994.
Receipts in suspense
Opening balance 3 136 1 900
Receipts credited to suspense account 2 199 2 348
Receipts transferred from suspense account (1 911) (1 112)
Closing balance 3 424 3 136
Pursuant to section 26 (2) of the Financial Management Act, the purpose of this Account is to hold funds pending identification of the
purpose for which these monies were received.

42 Special purpose accounts (continued)
War Service Land Settlement
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Opening balance 5 -
Receipts:
Deposits 559 839
Payments:
Remittances to the Commonwealth (560) (834)
Closing balance 4 5
This Account holds funds pending transfer to the Commonwealth Department of Primary Industry.
43 Supplementary financial information
Write-offs
During the financial year, assets valued at $85,000 (2008: $77,000) were written off the Department’s asset register under the authority of:
The Accountable Authority 85 77
The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure - -
85 77
Losses through theft, defaults and other causes
Losses of public moneys and public, and other property through theft
or default - -
Amounts recovered - -
44 Indian Ocean Territories Service Level Agreement
The provision of services to the Indian Ocean territories are recouped from the Commonwealth government.
Opening balance 29 37
Receipts 187 171
Payments (180) (179)
Closing balance 36 29
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45 Administered expenses and income
Expenses
Transport system
planning and
regulation
Motor vehicle
registration and
driver licensing
services
Land accessibility
planning tenure and
policy development
Integrated land and
transport policy
development
General – Not
Attributed Total
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Cost of land sold - - - - - - - - 40 399 53 170 40 399 53 170
Expenses under the Dampier to
Bunbury Pipeline Act 1997 - - - - - - 1 421 1 912 - - 1 421 1 912
Expenses under the Perry Lakes
Redevelopment Act 2005 - - - - 3 517 1 620 - - - - 3 517 1 620
Share of joint venture expenses
(refer to note 46 (iii)) - - - - 346 19 - - - - 346 19
Other expenses 2 - 1 722 - - - - - 96 - 1 820 -
Total administered expenses 2 - 1 722 - 3 863 1 639 1 421 1 912 40 495 53 170 47 503 56 721
Revenues
For transfer to the Consolidated
Account or Agencies
Appropriations for transfer to the:
Western Australian Coastal
Shipping Commission 437 400 - - - - - - - - 437 400
Conservancy
Infringements
292 279 - - - - - - - - 292 279
Cannabis infringement fines - - 56 65 - - - - - - 56 65
Plate and transfer infringements
Speed and red light infringement
- - 6 254 6 119 - - - - - - 6 254 6 119
fines
Final demand fees - traffic
- - 66 374 66 145 - - - - - - 66 374 66 145
infringements - - 1 437 1 463 - - - - - - 1 437 1 463
Dealer Plates - - 230 228 - - - - - - 230 228
Motor drivers’ licences
Motor vehicle registrations
- - 35 211 31 318 - - - - - - 35 211 31 318

45 Administered expenses and income (continued)
Revenues (continued)
Transport system
planning and
regulation
Motor vehicle
registration and driver
licensing services
Land accessibility
planning tenure
and policy
development
Integrated land and
transport policy
development
General – Not
Attributed Total
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000 $ 000
Motor vehicle
registrations - - 457 636 408 433 - - - - - - 457 636 408 433
Recording fees - - 39 875 34 007 - - - - - - 39 875 34 007
Stamp duty
Third party motor vehicle
- - 319 369 386 804 - - - - - - 319 369 386 804
insurance premiums
Collection of interstate
- - 478 704 447 563 - - - - - - 478 704 447 563
licensing fees - - 1 719 1 431 - - - - - - 1 719 1 431
Firearm licence fees - - 3 203 3 141 - - - - - - 3 203 3 141
Land sales - - - - - - - - 40 399 53 170 40 399 53 170
Lease rental - - - - - - - - 9 573 8 710 9 573 8 710
729 679 1 410 068 1 386 717 - - - - 49 972 61 880 1 460 769 1 449 276
Other
Revenues under the Dampier
to Bunbury Pipeline Act 1997
Revenues under the Perry
- - - - - - 5 964 2 251 - - 5 964 2 251
Lakes Redevelopment Act 2005
Share of joint venture revenues
- - - - 6 478 3 633 - - - - 6 478 3 633
(refer to note 46 (iii)) - - - - 8 35 - - - - 8 35
Other revenue - - - - - - - - 230 352 230 352
- - - - 6 486 3 668 5 964 2 251 230 352 12 680 6 271
Total administered revenues 729 679 1 410 068 1 386 717 6 486 3 668 5 965 2 251 50 202 62 232 1 473 449 1 455 547
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46 Administered assets and liabilities
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
Current assets
Cash 56 104 55 606
Accounts receivable (i) 12 495 28 610
Share of joint venture current assets (iii) 1 129 1 119
Total administered current assets 69 728 85 335
Non-current assets
Accounts receivable - 1 152
Land, at fair value (iv) 4 815 123 4 691 338
Easements, at fair value 12 598 4 283
Construction in progress 49 218 18 797
Share of joint venture non current assets (iii) 621 705
Total administered non-current assets 4 877 560 4 716 275
Total administered assets 4 947 024 4 801 610
Current liabilities
Treasurer’s Advance 2 000 2 000
Creditors 2 427 1 253
Accruals and interest payable 3 167 2 454
Income received in advance 3 975 2 064
Refundable deposits 13 218 10 238
Funds held in trust 3 10
Share of joint venture current liabilities (iii) 3 2
Total current liabilities 24 793 18 021
Non current liabilities
Interest payable 3 573 1 156
Borrowings 79 536 27 878
Total non current liabilities 83 109 29 034
Total administered liabilities 107 902 47 055
(i) Notes to the Schedules of Administered Items – Accounts receivable
Current
Receivables 26 893 30 241
Allowance for impairment of receivables (14 398) (1 631)
12 495 28 610

46 Administered assets and liabilities (continued)
(ii) Notes to the Schedules of Administered Items – Lease revenue commitments
2009 2008
$ 000 $ 000
The minimum lease revenue in relation to non-cancellable operating lease rentals contracted for at balance sheet date but not
recognised as assets in the financial statements are receivable as follows:
Within one year 9 766 9 626
Later than one year but not later than five years 31 654 31 359
Later than five years 90 381 90 553
131 801 131 538
(iii) Notes to the Schedules of Administered Items – Joint venture
The Minister has a 26% interest in a joint venture with LandCorp and the City of Bunbury to develop,
subdivide and sell land in Bunbury.
The following represents the Minister’s interests in the joint venture operation:
Expenses
Estate expenses 3 17
Operating expenses 344 2
Share of joint venture expenses 346 19
Revenues
Interest 8 35
Share of joint venture revenues 8 35
Current assets
Cash 62 493
Work in progress 800 619
Other current assets 3 7
Share of joint venture current assets 865 1 119
Non current assets
Undeveloped land 621 705
Share of joint venture non current assets 621 705
Total share of joint venture assets 1 486 1 824
Current liabilities
Accrued expenses 3 2
Share of joint venture current liabilities 3 2
(iv) Notes to the Schedules of Administered
Items – Land values
Land is measured at fair value based on
independent valuations provided by the
Western Australian Land Information Authority
(Valuation Services) at 1 July 2008. The
valuations were performed during the year
ended 30 June 2009 and recognised at 30 June
2009.
Fair value has been determined on the basis of
current market value where an active market
exists or current use where no market exists
and/or the current land use is specialised in
nature. Revaluations are made with sufficient
regularity to ensure that the carrying value
of land does not differ materially from its fair
value at reporting date.
Valuation Services, the Office of the Auditor
General and the Department of Treasury and
Finance assessed the valuations globally to
ensure that the valuations provided (as at 1 July
2008) were compliant with fair value at 30 June
2009.
Contingent liabilities
There were no contingent liabilities in
relation to the Administered assets and
liabilities schedule as at 30 June 2009.
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Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance
Indicators

Certification of Key Performance
Indicators
For the year ended 30 June 2009
I hereby certify that the performance indicators are based on proper records,
are relevant and appropriate for assisting users to assess the Department
for Planning and Infrastructure’s performance, and fairly represent the
performance of the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for the
financial year ended 30 June 2009.
Eric Lumsden PSM
Accountable Authority
8 September 2009
Key Performance Indicators
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Key Performance Indicators
Department for Planning and
Infrastructure Level Government
Desired Outcomes and Key Performance
Indicators
The breadth and diversity of the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s
(the Department) functions and services means that the Department
contributes to many of the Government’s strategic goals. The Department’s
most significant contributions to the Government’s goals are outlined in the
table to the right. 1
Government Goals
Outcomes Based
Service Delivery
Greater focus on
achieving results in key
service delivery areas
for the benefit of all
Western Australians.
State Building – Major
Projects
Building strategic
infrastructure that
will create jobs and
underpin Western
Australia’s long-term
economic development.
Department
Desired
Outcomes
An accessible and
safe transport
system.
Road users that
meet established
vehicle standards
and driver
competencies.
Accessibility to
serviced land and
infrastructure
Integration of land
and transport
systems that
facilitates economic
development.
Department
Services
1. Transport System
Planning and
Regulation
2. Motor Vehicle
Registration and
Driver Licensing
Services
3. Land Accessibility
Planning, Tenure
and Policy
Development
4. Integrated
Land and
Transport Policy
Development
1 This Better Planning Better Futures framework was abolished during 2008-09 and replaced
with new Government goals. The Department is currently reviewing its Outcome Structure and
KPIs to align to new Government goals for anticipated commencement in the 2010-11 year.

Key Performance Indicators
Department Level Government Desired Outcome: An accessible and safe transport system
Effectiveness Indicator: Number of public transport journeys per capita per year
The Department is the lead agency in the planning of strategic transport routes and infrastructure. These projects increase the accessibility and attractiveness
of public transport for commuters and facilitates increased patronage of the public as opposed to private forms of transport. This, in turn, creates benefits
through reducing congestion, improving air quality and improving amenity in many areas. In addition to planning transport routes and facilities to improve
accessibility, the Department is responsible for the TravelSmart program, which aims to shift travel behaviour into more sustainable forms of transport.
Bus and rail operators supply passenger counts for each financial year to the Public Transport Authority. The Department calculates public transport journeys
per capita using Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) estimated resident population for the Perth statistical division plus the City of Mandurah.
Number of public
transport journeys per
capita per year
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
46 46.7 48.9 49 54
Reasons for
Significant Variance
A significant increase (10.4%)
from 2007-08 is due to the
introduction of seniors free
travel in April 2009.
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Key Performance Indicators
Effectiveness Indicator: People in the Metropolitan Region that live within ten minutes of a major public transport route
In order for transport systems to be accessible, they must be located within a reasonable distance of the commuter’s dwelling. In this context, accessibility
refers to both train stations and bus stops that are within 10 minutes travel time. Travel mode includes pedestrian, bicycle and car trips. For bus stops the ‘ten
minutes’ is on foot (ten minutes is usually recognised as the pedestrian threshold for trips) where for railway stations the ten minutes is by car 2 .
To calculate this indicator, modeling techniques are used to create buffers around bus stops and train stations within the Metropolitan Region. The Metropolitan
Region is inclusive of the Perth and Peel regions. The population within the buffer is determined by evenly distributing across urban-zoned land the associated
ABS Census Collector Districts 3 population.
An increase in the percentage of people living within ten minutes by foot, bicycle or car of a major transport route would indicate enhanced accessibility.
People in the Metropolitan
Region that live within ten
minutes of a major public
transport route:
- Within a 10 minute walk to a
bus stop
- Within a 10 minute ride to a
railway station
- Within a 10 minute car
travel to a railway station
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
90% 89% 89% 91% 89.25%
31% 29% 36% 34% 36.41%
66% 62% 80% 74% 80.08%
Reasons for
Significant Variance
2 As per Liveable Neighbourhoods – 2004 – Edition 3
3 Census Collector District population figures used in calculating the 2006/07 indicator are based on ‘Census Usual Place of Residence’ in the 2006 Census and not ‘Census Place of Enumeration’
as utilised in calculating the 2005/06 indicator from the 2001 Census, therefore the figures are not comparable.

Effectiveness Indicator: Taxi User Subsidy Scheme (TUSS) applications rejected contrary to the entitlement guidelines
The Department administers the Taxi Users Subsidy Scheme (TUSS) on behalf of government. The scheme’s objective is to allow people with severe permanent
disabilities, who are unable to use public bus transport, access to taxis. The scheme subsidises travel by taxi for eligible members through provision of a 75%
subsidy for persons travelling in or with a wheelchair and 50% for others to a maximum of $25.00 per trip, at a cost in excess of $6.5 million per annum. There
is no restriction on the number of trips that TUSS members can take under the Scheme, which currently has in excess of 20,000 members.
TUSS is governed by eligibility criteria that restricts membership to persons with severe mobility disability, severe vision disability (legal blindness) and severe
cognitive/intellectual disability.
A daily review of rejected applications is undertaken and any queries reassessed against the entitlement guidelines. The total number of applications found to
be rejected contrary to the entitlement guidelines are divided by the total number of applications that have been found ineligible for the scheme. The resulting
figure is expressed as a percentage.
The method used to determine the number of applications rejected contrary to the guidelines is an audit of all applications that have been rejected by the
independent Assessor. This provides a confidence level of 100% that applications are not being rejected contrary to the guidelines.
TUSS applications rejected
contrary to the Entitlement
Guidelines
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
1.11% 2.5% 1.64% 0% 1.08%
Key Performance Indicators
Reasons for
Significant Variance
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Effectiveness Indicator: Number of serious rail accidents
per million train kilometres
Through administration of the Rail Safety Act 1998 (the Act), the Department
is responsible for promoting the safety of the rail transport system. In this
regulatory scheme, where railway managers are accountable for rail safety,
the Department:
• Accredits railway owners and operators to construct, operate and maintain
railways where they have met requirements in the Act including:
• demonstrating the competence and capacity to meet the
requirements of Australian Standard AS4292 Railway Safety
Management, Part 1: General and Interstate requirements;
• having a comprehensive safety management plan that identifies
significant potential safety risks; and
• an appropriate system to address those risks.
• Monitors performance of accredited railways to ensure they are complying
with the terms of their accreditation and their approved safety management
system and to achieve continuous development and improvement in
railway safety.
A ‘serious’ rail accident is one consistent with a Category A ‘notifiable
occurrence’ as described in the Rail Safety Regulations 1999, namely:
• An accident or incident involving the death of a person.
• An accident or incident involving serious personal injury to a person
(including a passenger, other member of the public, railway employee or
trespasser) that results in admission to hospital.
• A derailment of a train or rolling stock on a running line.
Number of serious rail
accidents per million train
kilometres.
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
• A collision, including:
• A collision between trains, other rolling stock, vehicles or
obstructions or buffer stops on running lines (including a collision
as a result of a vehicle loading irregularity or an unsecured door);
and
• A collision involving a train with either a road vehicle or a person at
a level crossing, including a pedestrian crossing.
• A fire affecting rail infrastructure or rolling stock that endangers or could
endanger the safe operation of a railway.
• An explosion affecting rail infrastructure or rolling stock.
A train kilometre is the distance travelled by a train over one kilometre of track.
The indicator is calculated by dividing the total number of Category A
occurrences by the total number of train kilometres travelled (expressed in
millions) managed by accredited operators in Western Australia.
A reduction in the number of occurrences or a continuance of a zero return
would indicate that the safety outcome is being met on rail transport and gives
users reasonable confidence that the rail system they use is safe.
The result is economic growth and development through the promotion of
rail as a safe passenger and freight carrier connecting commuters and goods
to the desired destination for business or personal purposes. Social and
economic benefits are also accrued through avoiding the high costs associated
with rail accidents.
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
3.99 3.36 4.23 4.00 3.90
Reasons for
Significant Variance

Effectiveness Indicator: Registered recreational vessels involved in an incident (accident) on the water
Western Australia’s temperate climate and unique marine environment entice an estimated 250,000 people to make recreational use of the State’s waterways
each year. The Department takes a lead role in ensuring the safety of the State’s mariners through:
• setting standards for recreational vessels and registering only those that meet legislative requirements;
• requiring recreational mariners to meet basic safety competencies through the Recreational Skipper’s Tickets (compulsory from 1 April 2008);
• maintaining marine charts and signs to promote safe navigation and warn of hazards;
• responding to oil spills and other pollutants;
• placing and maintaining navigational aids (NAVAIDS); and
• educating and informing mariners on marine safety matters.
Under the Navigable Waters Regulations 1958, all vessels that have a motor or have the capacity to have a motor fitted, must be registered to operate on
navigable waters in WA. In addition, it is a requirement under the Western Australian Marine Act 1982 for people to report any accident or incident that results
in serious injury or death, or the vessel being damaged enough to make it unseaworthy or unsafe.
The data for this indicator is sourced from the Department’s recreational vessel registration and the marine incidents database and is calculated by dividing
the number of incidents by the number of registered recreational vessels (expressed as a percentage).
A reduction in the percentage of registered recreational vessels experiencing incidents would indicate that the safety outcome is being improved in relation to
recreational boating.
Registered recreational
vessels involved in an
incident (accident) on the
water.
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
0.07% 0.1% 0.09% 0.1% 0.09%
Key Performance Indicators
Reasons for
Significant Variance
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Effectiveness Indicator: Commercial vessels surveyed under the Marine Act 1982 involved in an incident (accident) on the water
All commercial vessels in WA are subject to survey to ensure that they meet minimum standards for construction and equipment safety before they can begin
operating and are surveyed annually to ensure safety and maintenance standards are maintained (this excludes vessels certified as Class 4 Hire and Drive
vessels).
Under the Western Australian Marine Act 1982, all accidents or incidents involving commercial vessels that result in serious injury or death, or cause damage
to the vessel rendering it unseaworthy or unsafe must be reported. A commercial vessel must hold a current certificate of survey to show that it meets national
and international maritime standards to continue to operate.
The information for this indicator is derived from the Department’s commercial vessel database and the marine incidents database and is calculated by dividing
the number of incidents by the number of commercial vessel holding current survey certificates (expressed as a percentage).
A reduction in the percentage of commercial vessels experiencing incident would indicate that the safety outcome is being improved in relation to commercial
activities.
Commercial vessels
surveyed under the Marine
Act 1982 involved in an
incident (accident) on the
water
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
3.40% 5.40% 5.15% 4.0% 3.26%
Reasons for
Significant Variance
The number of incidents have
fallen from 91 in 2007-08 to 55
in 2008-09 indicating that the
Department’s safety initiatives
are having a positive effect on
commercial mariners.

Efficiency Key Performance Indicators
Service 1: Transport system planning and regulation
Transport system planning and regulation is designed to improve accessibility and safety of the transport system for all Western Australians through:
Transport planning:
• integration between and within transport modes;
• managing heavy vehicle freight movement to major industrial and intermodal sites;
• increasing accessibility to a reasonable level of transport services for all individuals, businesses and communities; and
• encouraging sustainable choices through programs such as TravelSmart and Cycling promotions.
Transport regulation:
• provision and management of infrastructure, including small craft facilities and marine navigation aids, to maintain safe and accessible transport
operations;
• setting competencies / standards and monitoring compliance for operators, vehicles and vessels in the taxi, omnibus and maritime industries;
• developing policies, standards and guidelines for rail safety regulation, accrediting rail owners and rail operators in accordance with relevant standards,
and ensuring rail owners and operators comply with the terms of their accreditation;
• developing and implementing policies and strategies to facilitate safe navigation and safe use of the waters of the State;
• maintaining effective contingency response strategies and mechanisms to combat marine transport emergencies and marine environmental pollution
incidents;
• regulation of jetties through licensing;
• marine and transport related data collection, analysis and dissemination; and
• provision of cartographic information services.
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Key Efficiency
Indicators
Cost per registered vessel
of maritime disaster
response
Average survey cost per
commercial vessel
Average cost per private
recreational vessel
registration
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008 09
Target
2008-09
Actual
$47.18 $51.10 $48.01 $44.04 $35.40
$1,829.25 $1,942.70 $2,124 $2,479 $2,749
$54.02 $52.34 $59.99 $49.82 $79.83
Reasons for Significant Variance
Total costs for this indicator have fallen from $4,425,919
in 2007-08 to $3,346,937 in 2008-09 together with a 4,426
increase in vessel numbers. Improved cost allocation
methods are the major contributing factor.
Significant additional employment costs were incurred
during the year due to a 4.5% salary increase granted
in February 2008 but not paid until September 2008,
therefore including more than 6 months back pay in
this fiscal year. The next 5% increase was granted in
February 2009. Specified Callings salary increases for
the Business Units Marine Surveyors were also granted
during this time.
The steep increase in costs impacting this KPI are
the result of a rolling program across all business
units of the Department implementing comprehensive
costing/pricing models. The accurate re-assignment
of expenses has for this KPI raised costs. Having
established a new benchmark, the next step was to
compare this 08/09 result against 07/08 using the same
costs allocation. However, direct comparisons are not
possible because the new cost allocation method has
not been applied to previous financial years due to the
significant effort/costs involved. The 09/10 results will
become available for comparison and analysis.

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Key Efficiency
Indicators
Average cost per
household contacted under
the Travelsmart scheme
Average administrative
cost per Taxi User Subsidy
processed
Average cost per vessel
accommodated
Cycling grant
administration cost as a
percentage of the total
value of grants
Average tonnage per North
West shipping trip
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008 09
Target
2008-09
Actual
$85.58 $82.19 $105.98 $97.95 $219.47
$1.30 $1.11 $1.02 $1.01 $1.15
$28,941 $33,206 $22,067 $20,137 $20,215
19.37% 20.04% 25.18% 16.97% 27.18%
2,500 1,838 2,880 3,050 1,975
Key Performance Indicators
Reasons for Significant Variance
The variance is due to a change in the scope of the
TravelSmart program from 3 months of support to
assist households to reduce their travel demand, to
12 months of support for households to manage their
demand for travel, but also for water, energy and
waste. The change in scope has resulted in a four fold
increase in the intensity of the program. The strategic
rationale for changing the program scope was adopted
as a Garnaut Review Case Study. In addition, there has
been a realignment of KPI costs between TravelSmart
and the Integrated Land Transport Policy Development
programs.
The variance is due to an overall increase in the costs
associated with administering the Taxi User Subsidy
Scheme, especially salaries, computer support services
and the use of contract personnel. There has also been a
slight decrease in the number of trips undertaken.
A realignment of indirect costs associated with
administering the grants was undertaken after the 2008-
09 target was set resulting in a 10.21% variance between
the 2008-09 target and the actual.
The shipping service has been significantly impacted by
the economic downturn in the resources industry in the
North West leading to reduced tonnages per trip.
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Key Performance Indicators
Time Series Graphical Representations
Cost $
Cost $
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
80.00
70.00
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
Cost per registered vessel of
maritime disaster response
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
Average cost per private
recreational vessel registration
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Target
Cost $
Cost $
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Average survey cost
per commercial vessel
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
Average cost per household contacted
under the Travelsmart scheme
250.00
200.00
150.00
100.00
50.00
0.00
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Target

Cost $
Percentage %
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
Average administrative cost per Taxi
User Subsidy processed
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
Cycling grant administration cost as a
percentage of the total value of grants
30.00%
25.00%
20.00%
15.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00%
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Target
Cost $
Tonnage
Average cost per vessel accommodated
35 000
30 000
25 000
20 000
15 000
10 000
5 000
3 500
3 000
2 500
2 000
1 500
1 000
500
0
0
Key Performance Indicators
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
Average tonnage per
North West shipping trip
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Target
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DPI Level Government Desired Outcome: Road users that meet established vehicle standards and driver competencies
Effectiveness Indicator: Vehicle examinations completed in accordance with the Australian Design Rules assessed by
independent audit
The Road Traffic Act 1974 confers on the Department responsibility for registering the State’s vehicles. Vehicles must be registered before they may lawfully
be used on the road. Registration is conferred only where a vehicle is deemed roadworthy (passed examination).
This indicator measures the extent to which vehicle examinations are conducted according to processes designed to establish levels of roadworthiness
pursuant to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act 1974 and related regulations.
The Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 2002 detail specific requirements for vehicles, including dimensions, braking, lighting and emissions - all of which
must conform to the Australian Design Rules (as at the date of manufacture of the vehicle). The Department’s Vehicle Examiners and Authorised Inspection
Station personnel are registered motor vehicle mechanics and trained to examine vehicles in accordance with the Australian Design Rules. The Motor Vehicle
“Certificate of Inspection” form (MR1) is used to record details of each vehicle examination.
To measure this indicator, a sample of completed MR1 forms was audited by an independent auditor. The number of forms that pass the criteria were counted
and divided by the total number of forms audited. The results were then expressed as a percentage.
The simple random sampling method was used to determine the applications selected. One hundred Motor Vehicle Examination forms were selected at
random for each of the periods July-September, October-December, January-March and April-June, giving a total random sample for the year of 400 out of a
total of 115,963 examinations conducted 4 . This sample size provides a confidence interval of approximately +/- 4.89 at the 95% confidence level.
Vehicle examinations
completed in accordance
with the Australian
Design Rules assessed by
independent audit.
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
82% 84% 89% 100% 99%
4 Total number of vehicle examinations relates to vehicle examinations that received a pass result.
Reasons for Significant
Variance
Refined record management
processes for locating source
data and better alignment
of data relevance to the
outcomes of the indicator
have seen significant
improvements.

Effectiveness Indicator: Driver licenses issued that comply with the Graduated Driver Training and Licensing system
assessed by independent audit
The Road Traffic Act 1974 (the Act) confers on the Department responsibility for licensing the State’s drivers. Section 16 of the Road Traffic (Authorisation To
Drive) Regulations 2008 details the requirements prescribed under section 42(2)(c) of the Act. Drivers must demonstrate that they are competent to drive a
vehicle through passing theoretical and practical tests, completing the prescribed hours of supervised driving and passing a computerised hazard perception
test.
This indicator measures the extent to which licensing of drivers is conducted according to processes designed to establish levels of competence pursuant to
the provisions of the Act and related regulations.
A sample of all driver licences issued under the Graduated Driver Training and Licensing System (GDTLS) were reviewed by an independent auditor and the
number of licences that complied with the above criteria were recorded and divided by the total number of licences assessed. The resulting figure was then
expressed as a percentage.
The simple random sampling method was used to determine the applications selected. One hundred Motor Driver Licences issued were selected at random
for each of the periods July-September, October-December, January-March and April-June, giving a total random sample for the year of 400 out of a total
27,535 licences issued 5 . This sample size provides a confidence interval of approximately +/- 4.88 at the 95% confidence level.
Driver licences issued
that comply with the
Graduated Driver Training
and Licensing system
assessed by independent
audit.
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
71.1% 86% 85% 100% 88.8%
5 Total number of driver’s licenses issued relates to ‘C’ and ‘RE’ classes only.
Key Performance Indicators
Reasons for
Significant Variance
Whilst the outcome shows an
improvement on the previous
year due to the refinement
of record management
procedures, mandatory
requirements for twenty five
hours of supervised driving
and the new six month
waiting period are the main
causes for the variance to
target. These issues are being
addressed resulting with
fewer occurrences in the later
quarters of 08/09
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Efficiency Key Performance Indicators
Service 2: Motor Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing Services
The Road Traffic Act 1974 confers on the Department responsibility for licensing the State’s drivers and registering vehicles. Drivers must demonstrate that
they are competent to drive a vehicle through passing theoretical and practical tests, completing the prescribed hours of supervised driving and passing a
computerised hazard perception test. Vehicles must be registered before they may lawfully be used on the road. Registration is conferred only where a vehicle
is deemed roadworthy. This service contributes to the Agency goals through:
• setting motor vehicle standards in accordance with national and state government requirements, examining motor vehicles for compliance with those
standards and registering and transferring compliant motor vehicles;
• setting standards and requirements within government policies for the issue of a licence to drive on roads;
• assessing driver competency, issuing and renewing driver licences in accordance with national and state government requirements and driver competency
standards;
• maintaining a database of registered vehicles and drivers, and managing vehicle identification numbers, to support the enforcement of road traffic and
other relevant laws;
• collecting revenue for vehicle and driver licensing on behalf of other government agencies; and
• informing and educating road users about driver licensing, vehicle registration and related requirements.

Key Efficiency
Indicators
Average cost per vehicle
and driver transaction
Average cost per vehicle
inspection
Average cost per driver
assessment
Driver licence cards issued
within 21 days of completed
application
Vehicle registrations issued
within 7 days of completed
applications and payment of
appropriate fees
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
$15.69 $15.42 $15.09 $19.37 $16.80
$54.36 $48.23 $57.99 $51.13 $81.70
$54.13 $51.32 $56.46 $63.59 $59.97
99% 99% 99% 99% 100%
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Key Performance Indicators
Reasons for Significant Variance
Primarily variance is due to an under spend in Licensing
expenses including LPG Subsidy Scheme payments,
combined with a 6.2% increase in transactions resulting in a
13.3% decrease in unit cost.
Variance between 07-08 actual and 08-09 actual was
primarily due to additional staff resource costs required
to maintain and enhance customer service delivery and
implement safety initiatives.
Variance primarily due to increased costs associated with
vehicle inspections by Authorised Inspection Stations
combined with an overall decrease in the total number of
vehicles inspected compared to target.
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Time Series Graphical Representations
Cost $
22.00
20.00
18.00
16.00
14.00
12.00
10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
0.00
Average cost per vehicle and
driver transaction
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target
Cost $
90.00
80.00
70.00
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
Average cost per vehicle inspection
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target

Cost $
65.00
60.00
55.00
50.00
45.00
40.00
35.00
30.00
25.00
20.00
15.00
10.00
5.00
0.00
Average cost per driver assessment
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target
Percentage %
Percentage %
Percentage of Driver licence cards issued
within 21 days of completed application
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
Percentage of vehicle registrations issued
within 7 days of completed applications and
payment of appropriate fees
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Key Performance Indicators
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Target
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DPI Level Government Desired Outcome: Accessibility to serviced land and infrastructure
Effectiveness Indicator: Number of lots given preliminary and final approval
The Department seeks to provide sufficient land for housing to accommodate the anticipated future population growth of the State. To this end, the Department
plays an important role by ensuring sufficient zoned urban land and facilitating orderly land release through structure planning and issuing subdivision approvals
throughout the State. The Department is partnered with the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) in this process.
The Metropolitan Development Program forecasts a requirement for up to 70,000 residential lots (final approvals) in the Perth Metropolitan Region and Peel Sector
between 2006 and 2011 to keep pace with population growth. The Department issued final approvals for 9,008 new residential lots during 2008/09 (Perth and Peel)
to the land development industry, which decreased applications lodged and requests for final approval, and therefore supply in response to lower levels of consumer
demand. The corresponding total Statewide figure for final approvals for residential lots was 12,179.
The Department is not the sole determinant of land availability, as, for a number of reasons, not all preliminary approvals (which reflect a bank of developable land
from which developers can draw) go through to the final approval stage. These include external factors such as availability of raw materials, interest rates, developer
capacity and market conditions. Therefore, the Department (via the WAPC) is only able to respond to applications lodged for preliminary and final approval.
These measures are extracted from the Department’s electronic administrative subdivision tracking system and are published in the quarterly bulletin entitled State
Lot Activity.
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
Number of lots given
preliminary and final
approval
- Residential 54,204 50,445 43,308 50,000-
55,000
2008-09
Actual
Reasons for Significant Variance
34,951 The number of lots in subdivision applications lodged in 2008/09
was 26,119 for residential and 4,734 for non-residential, totalling
30,853 proposed lots; a total of 9 per cent decline compared with
2007/08. This has translated as a decline in the 2008/09 actuals,
relative to the 08/09 budget, due to declining consumer demand
given the slumped economy.
- Non-Residential 7,522 7,444 9,510 6,000-7,000 7,714 There has been a decline in the number of non-residential lots in
subdivision applications lodged in 2008/09, relative to the 07/08
budget, due to declining consumer demand.

Effectiveness Indicator: Median land price as a percentage of median residential property sales price
This indicator details land costs compared to median house sale prices. The Department has some effect on median land prices by ensuring that there is
sufficient stock of approved land suitable for development or redevelopment, although the principal price determinants are supply and demand in the market
itself.
This indicator is useful because it disaggregates the price of residential land from the price of houses. The actual for 2008/09 for the whole of Western Australia
is 49.4% while the actual for Perth is 53.3%.
Median sales prices (derived from sales information obtained from Landgate) are quoted for houses and vacant land in the Perth Metropolitan areas and for
the whole of the State in the quarterly REIWA Market Update. This indicator is calculated by expressing the median land price as a percentage of the median
established house price for the Perth metropolitan area.
Median land price as a
percentage of median
residential property sales
price
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
51.2% 58.6% 58.7% 55% 53.3%
Key Performance Indicators
Reasons for
Significant Variance
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Effectiveness Indicator: Relative Affordability of property and land prices
This indicator compares the cost of existing property and land prices with that of other mainland and non-territory capital cities. Given that housing and land costs
are a function of land supply, it is reasonable to assume that relative affordability of housing and land indicate effective management of land supply in support of
economic outcomes.
This indicator measures the comparative number of weeks that a home purchaser requires to pay off house purchase in the major capital cities. It is a function of
the median house prices of each of those cities over the average weekly earnings.
Data for this indicator sourced from the REIWA publication Market Facts March Quarter 2009 and the Australian Economic Indicators, published by the Australian
Bureau of Statistics in August 2009.
Relative affordability of
property and land prices
2005-06
Actual
Third lowest
quintile
2006-07
Actual
Second
highest
quintile
2007-08
Actual
Second
lowest
quintile
2008-09
Target
Third
highest
quintile
2008-09 Reasons for
Actual Significant Variance
Lowest Average weekly earnings
quintile increased by $48.61 with
the median house price also
increasing by $30,000 from
2007-08 to 2008-09.

Effectiveness Indicator: Average lot size in the Perth Metropolitan Region
In addition to managing demand through timely release of land supply, the Department impacts on the affordability through ensuring that infrastructure is optimally
used.
The WA Government’s submission to the Productivity Commission 6 inquiry into first home ownership estimated savings to the community through redirecting
growth from the urban fringe to areas of under-utilised infrastructure as $30,000 per lot. The Planning and Transport Research Centre (PATREC) 7 study found that
savings of $33,000 per lot can be achieved where a contiguous development front is maintained rather than allowing development to occur in spatially scattered
sites.
Therefore, in order for urban sprawl and its associated costs to be minimised to provide affordable lots and to provide choice and variety, lot sizes should be reduced.
DPI aims for a average lot size of less than 565m 2 in the Perth Metropolitan Region.
The figures for this measure are obtained from the WAPC publication State Lot Activity Report (June 2009).
Average lot size in the Perth
Metropolitan Region
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
560m 2 532m 2 509m 2 518m 2 482m 2
Key Performance Indicators
Reasons for Significant
Variance
There has been a decline in the number
of lots greater than 500 m2 granted final
approval.
This is considered to be the market
response to the Global Financial Crisis
(GFC) with developers concentrating on
the more affordable end of the market.
The target figure was estimated prior to
the full impact of the GFC being known.
6 Australian Government Productivity Commission, First Home Ownership – Productivity Commission Inquiry Report, No. 28, 31 March 2004
7 PATREC is a collaboration between the four public universities of Western Australia: Curtin University of Technology, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University and the University of Western
Australia. It receives financial support from the Government of Western Australia through the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and Main Roads WA.
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Effectiveness Indicator: Avoided land consumption costs
This is a measure of savings made through compacting residential areas rather than allowing them to be freely dispersed and widespread. Where the avoided land
consumption costs trend upwards or remain static, the Department demonstrates success in minimising urban sprawl and leveraging from existing infrastructure
to increase affordability for consumers.
Estimated infrastructure cost savings per lot are extracted from the WAPC publication “Future Perth: Cost of Urban Form, Perth Metropolitan Region”. This is
multiplied by Final lot approvals for 2008/2009 from the WAPC publication State Lot Activity Report to arrive at indicative infrastructure savings which represent
avoided land consumption costs.
Avoided land
consumption costs
2005-06
Actual
$136
million
2006-07
Actual
$115
million
2007-08
Actual
$116
million
2008-09
Target
$142
million
2008-09
Actual
$104
million
Reasons for
Significant Variance
The slumped economic conditions of the 08/09 gave rise
to a weakened residential housing and land market. The
most resilient component of the weakened market has
continued to be the first home owners segment which is
more strongly focused on the more affordable land in the
Outer Sectors of the Metropolitan Region. This shift has
decreased the development in the Inner/Middle Sector
and therefore has reduced the avoided land consumption
costs of development on the urban fringe.

Effectiveness Indicator: Determination appeals that are unsuccessful
The percentage of determinations made without successful applications for review provides an indicator of the Department’s effectiveness in the application of the
Western Australian Planning Commission’s State Planning Framework.
Effective application of this framework delivers efficient decisions and ensures that new land is adequately serviced. Where a determination is successfully
challenged by demonstrating flaws in the Department’s application of policy, additional costs may be incurred both by the developer and subsequently by land
purchasers.
The indicator is the number of all subdivision, strata and development application determinations made that are not successfully “reviewed’, (i.e. upheld) before the
State Administrative Tribunal (SAT), expressed as a percentage of the total number of applications determined within the reporting period.
The data shows that 16 applications for review before the SAT were upheld in 2008-09, and that 4,927 subdivisions, strata and development applications were
determined.
Determination appeals that
are unsuccessful
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
99% 99.8% 99.7% 99% 99.6%
Key Performance Indicators
Reasons for
Significant Variance
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Key Performance Indicators
Efficiency Key Performance Indicators
Service 3: Land accessibility planning, tenure and policy development
This service contributes to the achievement of Agency outcome accessibility to serviced land and infrastructure through:
• ensuring that sufficient land is available for purchase for both residential and commercial purposes;
• controlling lot sizes and therefore the costs of infrastructure required to service each lot;
• minimising delays and their attendant costs by making accurate, timely decisions on redevelopment and subdivision proposals; and
• providing resources to the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) to enable:
- the acquisition and management of properties reserved under Perth’s Metropolitan Region Scheme for important urban roads, controlled access
highways, parks and recreational reserves, special uses and major land redevelopment projects;
- the disposal of surplus properties;
- the management of rental properties;
- other special planning projects undertaken within the Perth metropolitan area; and
- the administration of Crown land tenure, pastoral leases and native title.

Key Efficiency
Indicators
Cost per subdivision and
development application
processed
Statutory planning
applications processed
within statutory timeframes
Average cost per policy and
planning hour
Town Planning Scheme
amendments (for final
approval) processed within
non-statutory timeframes
Deposited and Strata Plans
endorsed within nonstatutory
timeframes
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
$2,140.64 $1,855 $2,605 $2,667 $3,020
62% 68% 58% 80% 56%
$86.52 $63.14 $68.27 $85.69 $80.66
57% 54% 39% 80% 37%
84% 92% 99% 90% 99%
Cost per Crown Land action $1,746 $3,366 $2,839 $ 3,408 $2,887
Key Performance Indicators
Reasons for Significant Variance
During 2008-09 additional resources were applied to
clear a backlog of statutory applications received during
the economic boom period. The number of applications
processed was more than estimated, however an increase in
the complexity of the applications being processed together
with higher staffing costs, has resulted in an increased cost
per application processed.
The Department is continuing its focus on clearing a large
backlog of statutory applications as a result of the increased
demand during the economic boom. These applications are
mostly over the statutory period. Also, during the boom
period the Department was unable to recruit planners to fill
vacancies, therefore the majority of the applications that are
being determined are over the statutory limit.
There were additional salary costs and corporate overheads
in 2008-09 when compared to 2007-08 associated with the
PSGA salary award increases and arrears together with
award increases for “Specified Callings”. In addition further
costs increases were evident due to the increased use of
professional contractors in support of major contracts to
offset the inability to recruit planning staff.
A backlog of Town Planning Scheme (TPS) amendments
eventuated due to an ongoing shortage of planning staff
during 2008-09. Accordingly the majority of the applications
determined were over the non-statutory time limit.
There was a $2 million under spend due to the deferment
of a Risk Mitigation proposal for the Dampier to Bunbury
Natural Gas Pipeline and $400,000 in consultancy fees for
contaminated sites investigations that did not occur due to
unavailability of qualified consultants in the 08-09 financial
year.
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Key Performance Indicators
Time Series Graphical Representations
Cost $
3 500
3 000
2 500
2 000
1 500
1 000
500
Cost per subdivision and
development application processed
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target
Percentage %
Cost $
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
Percentage of statutory planning
applications processed within
statutory timeframes
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
Average cost per policy
and planning hour
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Target

Percentage %
Cost $
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
4 000
3 500
3 000
2 500
2 000
1 500
1 000
500
0
Percentage of TPS amendments
(for final approval) processed within
non-statutory timeframes
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
Cost per Crown Land action
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Target
Key Performance Indicators
Percentage %
Percentage of Deposited and Strata Plans
endorsed within non-statutory timeframes
100
95
90
85
80
75
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target
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Key Performance Indicators
DPI Level Government Desired Outcome: Integration of land and transport systems that facilitates economic development
Effectiveness Indicator: Proportion of zoned land in the metropolitan area that is 400 metres/1 kilometre from major
transport systems
The Department, through its land-planning role, determines the location of major transport routes, their suitability for a range of transport services and their
proximity to urban areas. The term “major transport routes” includes all major roads and railway lines which buses and trains use as the main connecting
corridors, but excludes minor suburban roads.
Convenient access to major transport systems pays significant economic dividends through:
• Facilitating commuting to industrial centres;
• Linking consumers to products and services;
• Enabling the efficient transport of freight;
• Reducing costs associated with road trauma; and
• Reducing private usage road infrastructure costs.
Enabling ease of access to major public transport centres also allows development to occur sustainably through reduced greenhouse gases and greater reliance on
walking as a modal choice. In this context, major transport systems are primary regional roads, other regional roads and railway stations as defined in the Regional
Scheme.
Where the proportion of zoned land that meets the international benchmark of 400 metres from major transport systems is trending upwards or remains constant,
the Department demonstrates achievement of land and transport integration.
The indicators are calculated from Town Planning Scheme information extracted using the Geographic Information System (GIS) 8 . They represent percentages of
land for selected residential density codes (R-Code) proximity to major transport routes. The figures are for the Perth Metropolitan area only.
8 The GIS is a spatial database consisting of mapping characteristics information and coordinates.

Proportion of zoned land in the
metropolitan area that is 400
metres/1 kilometre from major
transport systems
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
- Less than R20 : 400m 78.71% 77% 77.39% 77.0% 77.65%
- Less than R20 : 1 km 88.17% 87.2% 87.32% 88.0% 87.45%
- R20 : 400m 89.50% 89.6% 89.53% 90.0% 89.50%
- R20 : 1 km 97.30% 97.37% 97.52% 97.0% 97.39%
- Greater than R20 : 400m 95.99% 95.92% 95.65% 96.0% 95.98%
- Greater than R20 : 1km 99.15% 99.15% 98.85% 99.0% 99.17%
Key Performance Indicators
Reasons for
Significant Variance
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Key Performance Indicators
Effectiveness Indicator: Freight via rail to and from Fremantle Port
Efficient logistics are essential between major metropolitan freight hubs in order to avoid congestion and bottlenecks. Freight movement also needs to be balanced
with community considerations such as noise, road safety and amenity.
An example of this approach is the encouragement of industry to transport more containerised freight by rail between Fremantle Inner Harbour and inland
terminals in the Kewdale/Forrestfield area.
A target was set for containers carried by rail between Fremantle Port and Kewdale/Forrestfield of 15 percent of 2008-09 and 30 percent by 2012-13.
At the end of 2008-09 rail container volumes have reached 15.1 percent of total container trade through Fremantle Inner Harbour. This equates to 65,000 truck
movements off the road over the year.
The State Government provided financial assistance to support the rail service for most of the 2008-09 at $50 per 20ft container in reflection of rail’s higher costs
than road. This has been reduced to $45 per 20 ft container and $95 per 40ft container as of 18 May 2009. The subsidy is paid on loaded containers having their origin
or destination in the metropolitan area. It is expected that the subsidy per container will further decline as volumes on rail increase and operational efficiencies are
introduced.
The following measures are currently being examined to boost rail’s competitiveness and market share:
• review of North Quay rail terminal costs and operations (particularly interface with Container Terminals); and
• potential development of intermodal container terminals in the Kewdale-Forrestfield area.
To calculate this indicator, data on rail containers is sourced from the North Quay Rail Terminal and is compared to Fremantle Port’s trade figures for total
containers (excluding those that are transhipped and do not leave the port precinct). This comparison enables calculation of rail’s market share.
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
Freight via rail to and
from Fremantle Port 4.5% 8.3% 13.3% 15% 15.1%
Reasons for
Significant Variance

Effectiveness Indicator: Area of commercial and industrial land per capita per corridor
One of the objectives sought from the integration of land and transport is economic development through enhanced employment self-sufficiency in non-metropolitan
corridors. In other words, people that live in a suburb are able to find work in that suburb. Employment self-sufficiency yields several benefits including:
• minimising environmental impacts through reducing the need for long car journeys to places of employment;
• revitalising suburbs through increased local employment;
• maximising utilisation of infrastructure and services through greater density in prescribed areas; and
Key Performance Indicators
• social benefits including improved work/life balance through reduced commuting times and an enhanced sense of community.
Although the Department cannot directly influence the creation of jobs in specific geographical areas, it can facilitate employment outcomes through ensuring
that land is available for commercial and industrial purposes in each of the four land corridors. Western Australia has many opportunities to promote and foster
continued strong and sustainable economic growth in commerce, industry and trade. These have and will continue to provide an expanded financial base to
Government for meeting growing community lifestyle expectations. Responding to the needs of this growth potential, along with responding to the general needs of
population growth, has and will continue to require careful planning and management of the State’s land use and infrastructure requirements. As the Department
has significant involvement in this role through the provision of effective and timely advice, the Department can therefore make a substantial contribution to the
State’s economic and social development goals.
Where the percentage of commercial and industrial land per capita per corridor increases, the Department demonstrates its contribution to geographically specific
employment growth and the associated economic development.
To calculate this indicator, industrial and commercial zoned land in Local Authority Town Planning Schemes and the Peel and Perth Metropolitan Region Schemes
are combined with planning sector boundaries and the resulting land area summed by planning sector. Land areas per capita are determined by dividing these
areas by the population 9 in each planning sector.
9 The population data is based on the report Regional Population Growth, Australia, ABS, Canberra - Estimated Resident Population, Statistical Local Areas, Western Australia.
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Key Performance Indicators
Area of commercial and industrial land
per capita per corridor:
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
Reasons for
Significant Variance
- Eastern Sector – Commercial per capita 18.1m2 12.6m2 12.1m2 12.4m2 9.99m2 The variances in the Eastern
Sector and North West
- Eastern Sector – Industrial per capita 88.9m Sector Commercial area
figures between the 2007-08
Actual and 2008-09 Target
figures requires detailed
investigation and analysis of
the Region Scheme & Town
Planning Scheme commercial
zone datasets and statutory
amendment processes
over the last 12 months to
determine the validity of the
results.
2 82.4m2 79.7m2 82.1m2 79.27m2 - Inner Sector – Commercial per capita 35.4m2 34.5m2 33.2m2 33.1m2 32.40m2 - Inner Sector – Industrial per capita 17.1m2 14.2m2 13.5m2 14.9m2 13.13m2 - Middle Sector – Commercial per capita 28.8m2 22.0m2 21.4m2 22.1m2 21.15m2 - Middle Sector – Industrial per capita 61.7m2 61.7m2 59.6m2 61.7m2 58.64m2 - North West Sector – Commercial per capita 64.7m2 45.5m2 39.5m2 45.5m2 37.91m2 - North West Sector – Industrial per capita 79.7m2 68m2 65.7m2 68.0m2 62.71m2 - South East Sector – Commercial per capita 15.3m 2 14.9m 2 14.5m 2 15.0m 2 13.85m 2
- South East Sector – Industrial per capita 72.0m 2 63.8m 2 62.1m 2 63.8m 2 59.85m 2
- South West Sector – Commercial per capita 42.5m 2 25.5m 2 24.9m 2 25.5m 2 23.75m 2
- South West Sector – Industrial per capita 210.9m 2 185m 2 180.3m 2 185.0m 2 172.09m 2
- Perth Metropolitan Region – Commercial per capita 34.9m 2 26.7m 2 25.1m 2 26.5m 2 24.16m 2
- Perth Metropolitan Region – Industrial per capita 79.3m 2 74m 2 71.6m 2 74.1m 2 69.65m 2

Efficiency Key Performance Indicators
Service 4: Integrated Land and Transport Policy Development
This service contributes to the achievement of the Agency outcome, integrated land use and transport systems that facilitate economic development, by shaping
the pattern of development and influencing the location, scale, density, design and mix of land uses through:
• creating a more efficient urban form which reduces trip times, numbers and costs;
• improving freight access to key terminals, improving freight flows and increasing competitiveness through reduced costs;
• reducing the costs associated with road trauma by enhancing the accessibility and safety of public transport systems;
• providing for the efficient distribution of goods and services to business and the community;
• ensuring flexibility to meet the demands of a changing economy and market environments;
• maximising the use of existing infrastructure rather than incurring the costs of green fields infrastructure with its resulting impact on home affordability;
and
• enabling commuter access to industrial centres and to the services and goods they require.
Key
Efficiency
Indicators
2005-06
Actual
2006-07
Actual
2007-08
Actual
2008-09
Target
2008-09
Actual
Average cost
per policy
hour for
integrated
land and
transport
policy
development $68.30 $80.07 $73.46 $75.54 $96.29
Reasons for
Significant
Variance
The variance
is due to the
need to engage
professional
contractors in
support of major
infrastructure
projects together
with additional
salary costs
associated
with the Public
Sector General
Agreement award
increases.
Key Performance Indicators
Cost $
110.00
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
Average cost per policy hour for
integrated land and transport policy
development
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Actual
Financial Year
2008-09
Target
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Office Locations
Metropolitan offices
Office Contact Numbers Street Address Postal Address
Albert Facey House Phone: 08 9264 7777
Fax: 08 9264 7566
469 Wellington Street
PERTH WA 6000
Murray Street Phone: 08 9216 8000 441 Murray Street
PERTH WA 6000
Public Transport
Centre
Midland Phone: 08 9347 5000
Fax: 08 9347 5001
Fremantle Phone: 08 9216 8999
Fax: 08 9216 8979
Fremantle Fishing
Boat Harbour
(Marine operations
centre)
Hillarys
(Coastal infrastructure)
Whiteman Park
(Planning services)
Phone: 08 9216 8000 West Parade
EAST PERTH WA 6004
Phone: 08 9431 1000
Fax: 08 9431 1019
Phone: 08 9448 7544
Fax: 08 9447 8713
Phone: 08 9209 6000
Fax: 08 9249 3510
1 Midland Square
MIDLAND WA 6056
Marine House
1 Essex Street
FREMANTLE WA 6160
14 Capo D’Orlando
Drive
FREMANTLE WA 6160
86 Southside Drive
HILLARYS WA 6025
Lot 99A
Lord Street
WHITEMAN WA 6068
469 Wellington Street
PERTH WA 6000
GPO Box C102
PERTH WA 6839
GPO Box R1290
PERTH WA 6844
PO Box 1575
MIDLAND WA 6936
PO Box 402
FREMANTLE WA 6959
PO Box 402
Fremantle WA 6959
PO Box 410
HILLARYS WA 6923
Lot 99A
Lord Street
WHITEMAN WA 6068
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If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech
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TTY access for people with a hearing impairment:
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08 9216 8484
Planning and land administration services TTY
08 9264 7535

Country offices
Region Office Contact Numbers Street Address Postal Address
Peel Mandurah
(Licensing)
Phone: 13 11 56
Fax: 08 9535 8300
Pinjarra Rd (Cnr Ranceby Ave)
MANDURAH WA 6210
Office Locations
PO Box 3102
MANDURAH EAST
WA 6210
Unit 2B, 11–13 Pinjarra Road
MANDURAH WA 6210
Murray House
14 James St (Cnr Murray St)
PINJARRA WA 6208
Mandurah
Phone: 08 9586 4600
Unit 2B, 11–13 Pinjarra Road
(Planning services)
Fax: 08 9581 5491
MANDURAH WA 6210
Pinjarra
Murray House
(Licensing and marine safety Phone: 13 11 56
14 James St (Cnr Murray St)
services)
PINJARRA WA 6208
Gascoyne Carnarvon
(One-stop shop)
Phone: 08 9941 6800
Fax: 08 9941 1067
Carnarvon Boat Harbour
Boat Harbour Road
CARNARVON WA 6701
PO Box 775
CARNARVON WA 6701
Exmouth
(One-stop shop)
Phone: 08 9949 2079
Fax: 08 9949 2078
SES Building
Corner Payne and Riggs Streets
EXMOUTH WA 6707
PO Box 220
EXMOUTH WA 6707
Goldfields–Esperance Esperance
Phone: 08 9071 6891
53 The Esplanade
PO Box 2255
(Regional services)
Fax: 08 9071 6892
ESPERANCE WA 6450
ESPERANCE WA 6450
Kalgoorlie
Phone: 08 9022 5999
Unit 4, 35 Brookman Street PO Box 10412
(One-stop shop)
Fax: 08 9091 6288
KALGOORLIE WA 6430 Kalgoorlie WA 6430
Great Southern Albany
Phone: 08 9892 7333
178 Stirling Terrace
PO Box 1108
(One-stop shop)
Fax: 08 9842 1079
Albany WA 6330
ALBANY WA 6331
Kimberley Broome
(One-stop shop)
Phone: 08 9192 0200
Fax: 08 9193 5651
Old Kennedy Store
9 Napier Terrace
BROOME WA 6725
PO Box 1993
BROOME WA 6725
Kununurra
Phone: 08 9168 0602
Cnr Messmate & Bandicoot Dve PO Box 630
(Crown Land)
Fax: 08 9168 0600
KUNUNURRA WA 6743 KUNUNURRA WA 6743
Mid West
Geraldton
(One-stop shop)
Phone: 08 9956 0111
Fax: 08 9956 0130 (licensing)
08 9956 0131 (regional services)
08 9956 0132 (planning)
65 Chapman Rd
Geraldton WA 6530
PO Box 68
Geraldton WA 6530
Pilbara Karratha
(One-stop shop)
Phone: 08 9185 6100
Fax: 08 9143 1288
3–5 Welcome Road
KARRATHA WA 6714
PO Box 429
KARRATHA WA 6714
South West Bunbury
(One-stop shop)
Bunbury
(Planning services)
Bunbury
(State land services)
Phone: 08 9792 6666
Fax: 08 9792 6600
Phone: 08 9791 0577
Fax: 08 9791 0576
Phone: 08 9791 0836
Fax: 08 9791 0835
24 Wellington St
BUNBURY WA 6230
Sixth Floor, Bunbury Tower
61 Victoria Street
BUNBURY WA 6230
Sixth Floor, Bunbury Tower
61 Victoria Street
BUNBURY WA 6230
PO Box 2247
BUNBURY WA 6231
Sixth Floor, Bunbury Tower
61 Victoria Street
BUNBURY WA 6230
Sixth Floor, Bunbury Tower
61 Victoria Street
BUNBURY WA 6230
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Licensing and Vehicle Examination Services
Metropolitan area
Office Street Address Postal Address
West Perth
(Licensing services)
East Perth
(Vehicle examination services)
East Perth
(Licensing and compliance services)
Willagee
(Licensing services)
Joondalup
(Licensing services)
Kelmscott
(Licensing and vehicle examination services)
Midland
(Licensing services)
Midland
(Vehicle examination services)
Morley
(Licensing services)
O’Connor
(Vehicle examination services)
Rockingham
(Licensing services)
Warwick
(Licensing and vehicle examination services)
Welshpool
(Licensing and vehicle examination services)
Suite 42 – 44, 102 Railway Parade
Cnr Troode and Plaistowe Mews
City West WA 6005
20 Bronte Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004
20 Brown Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004
Cnr Stock Road and Leach Highway
WILLAGEE WA 6156
65 Boas Avenue
JOONDALUP WA 6027
34 Gillam Drive
KELMSCOTT WA 6111
Shop T053
Midland Shopping Centre
Cale Street
MIDLAND WA 6056
11 Victoria Street
MIDLAND WA 6056
63 Russell Street
MORLEY WA 6062
2 Stockdale Road
O’CONNOR WA 6163
37 McNicholl Street
ROCKINGHAM WA 6168
37 Eddington Road
WARWICK WA 6024
21 Murray Road South
WELSHPOOL WA 6106
Suite 42 – 44, 102 Railway Parade
Cnr Troode and Plaistowe Mews
City West WA 6005
20 Bronte Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004
20 Brown Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004
Cnr Stock Road and Leach Highway
WILLAGEE WA 6156
65 Boas Avenue
JOONDALUP WA 6027
34 Gillam Drive
KELMSCOTT WA 6111
Shop T053
Midland Shopping Centre
Cale Street
MIDLAND WA 6056
11 Victoria Street
MIDLAND WA 6056
63 Russell Street
MORLEY WA 6062
2 Stockdale Road
O’CONNOR WA 6163
37 McNicholl Street
ROCKINGHAM WA 6168
37 Eddington Road
WARWICK WA 6024
21 Murray Road South
WELSHPOOL WA 6106
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