Compliance Statements
The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA), which was formed on 1 July 2003, is responsible for the operation of all bus, train and ferry public transport services in the greater metropolitan area under the Transperth brand. It also operates public transport services in regional centres, operates road coach and rail passenger services to regional areas under the Transwa brand, and administers and manages school bus services.
Statement of compliance with public sector standards
PTA’s human resource management policies and practices are subject to ongoing review and, in accordance with section 31 (1) of the Public Sector Management Act, comply fully with the Public Sector standards in Human Resource Management.
Statement of compliance with relevant written law
Enabling legislation
PTA is established under the Public Transport Authority Act 2003, an Act to establish a State agency responsible for providing public passenger transport services anywhere in the State and performing functions under other Acts, such as management of railway land corridors under the Rail Freight System Act 2000 and the construction of railways under various railway enabling Acts and the management of government railways under the Government Railways Act 1904. Currently the Minister responsible for PTA is the Minister for Transport.
Legislation impacting on the PTA’s activities
In the performance of its functions PTA complies with all relevant written laws of Western Australia and where required, reports on an annual basis in accordance with the following key legislation:
Financial Management Act 2006; Electoral Act 1907; Equal Opportunity Act 1984; Superannuation and Family Benefit Act 1938; Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990; Freedom of Information Act 1992; State Supply Commission Act 1991; Public Sector Management Act 1994; Disability Services Act 1993 (Cth); Rail Safety Act 1998; Railways (Access) Act 1998; State Trading Concerns Act 1916; Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984; Environmental Protection Act 1986, and Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003.
Other various Agreements/Acts and written laws impact on the PTA’s activities from time to time.
In the financial administration of PTA, we have complied with the requirements of the Financial Management Act 2006. We have also complied with every other relevant written law and exercised controls to provide reasonable assurance that the receipt and expenditure of moneys, the acquisition and disposal of public property and the incurring of liabilities have been in accordance with legislative provisions.
As at the date of signing we are not aware of any circumstances which would render the particulars included in this statement misleading or inaccurate.
Reece Waldock
Accountable Authority
9th September 2009
Peter King
Chief Financial Officer
9th September 2009