Legislative Council: Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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MURRAY RIVER FERRIES

In reply to the Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (16 February 2012).

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): The Minister for Transport and Infrastructure has been advised:

Police officers and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) authorised officers have the power to issue an expiation notice. These officers use their discretion to assess each situation individually in terms of the safety of ferry users and DPTI ferry operators.