Veterans, Gold Card Holders

1380 The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (24 September 2019). Will the privatisation of train services affect the concessions available to DVA Gold Card holders and other incapacitated ex-service personnel?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier): I have been advised that:

The management of the Adelaide metropolitan public transport fare structure remains the responsibility of the South Australian Public Transport Authority (SAPTA), which was established on 1 July 2019. Veterans Card holders (previously DVA Gold Health Card) and holders of an Incapacitated Ex-service Personnel Entitlement Card are currently recognised as entitling the holder to concession fares in accordance with the Passenger Transport Act and Regulations.

Under the outsourcing model, the state government will retain control of services, continue to set the fare price for travel and continue to provide concession fares to veterans card holders.