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AIRPORT VS VHC OPERATOR COURT CASE continued ..... “We are undertaking processes to improve our record-keeping.” Mr Pizer argued in court however that this was irrelevant because the airport’s parking restrictions are clearly sign-posted and Mr Sheridan deliberately disobeyed them. “We are prepared in court to proceed on the basis to assume that there has been non-compliance,” Mr Pizer told the court. “But you’re saying it doesn’t matter?” Magistrate Aumair asked. “It’s irrelevant,” Mr Pizer said. “That’s our case and that’s why we do see it’s appropriate to make the concessions.” The matter is scheduled to return to court in March 2018. Car parking is one of Melbourne Airport’s largest sources of revenue. The company operates the airport under a 50-year lease from the federal government, with an option of a 49-year extension. According to Australia’s competition watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the company makes an average annual $3000 profit from each of its 25,900 car spots. The airport’s owner, Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne, made $135.5 million from car parking in 2015-16, $79.9 million of which was profit. The ACCC monitors Australia’s major airports annually to gauge whether their owners are exploiting their monopoly status. Quick and easy wheelchair access taxi Quality wheelchair-accessible taxi conversions provide: • customer satisfaction • faster loading/unloading time • less time off the road (more trips per shift) • authorised service centres Australia-wide Kia YP Carnival Wheelchair-Accessible taxi conversion with patented independent rear suspension and seating for driver, one wheelchair and four passengers, or, driver and six passengers. Enabling life’s journey Call 1300 660 773 to schedule your free demonstration automobility.com.au 3408 Taxi ad_171026.indd 1 26/10/17 1:00 pm 18 DRIVE A2B magazine · November 2017
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