Cabinet Decisions - Jan-1 Sep 1987 - Flipbook - Page 12
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the variations agreed to by the Deputy
Premier and Minister for Transport in
his letter which was circulated for the
meeting;
the availability of funds to the Minister
for Health, and the Drug Offensive, for a
mass spectrometer; and
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preparation of a public education programme
prior to introduction of the evidentiary
provisions of the legislation.
The Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport is to
take the necessary action to give effect to Cabinet's
decision, including the preparation of the necessary
legislation.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE MOTOR TRAFFIC ACT
TO EXTEND EXISTING COMPULSORY BLOOD TESTING
PROVISIONS TO BICYCLISTS AND OTHER ROAD USERS,
EXCEPT PASSENGERS, INVOLVED IN ROAD ACCIDENTS.
Approval was given to the recommendations contained in
Cabinet Minute No. 282-86 dated 17th October, 1986,
submitted by the Deputy Premier and Minister for
Transport in relation to this matter, subject to:the deletion of Recommendation 2(c)
The Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport is to
take the necessary action to give effect to Cabinet's
decision, including the preparation of the necessary
legislation.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MOTOR TRAFFIC ACT
AND TRANSPORT ACT TO IMPLEMENT FURTHER INITIATIVES
ARISING FROM THE STAYSAFE COMMITTEE'S SECOND
REPORT ON CAR DRIVER LICENSING.
Approval in principle was given to the recommendations
contained in Cabinet Minute No. 277-86 dated 16th
October, 1986, submitted by the Deputy Premier and
Minister for Transport in relation to this matter,
subject to:financial matters being resolved
by discussions between the Deputy
Premier and Minister for Transport,
and the Treasurer; and
