The Treasurer, Tim Pallas has announced the Government’s intention to outsource motor registration and licensing services.
Citing a scoping study which identified a joint venture partnership as the best way to develop the services, Mr Pallas said that under the new system, Government would retain control of pricing, road access and safety.
“With Government still at the helm of these vital functions, licensing and registration will remain at the heart of ensuring we have safe drivers in safe vehicles on our roads, and savings are passed on to motorists,” Mr Pallas said.
“Government has a track record of delivering savings to motorists through initiatives like quarterly registration and discounts for trade apprentices,” he said.
“The joint venture partnership will allow us to build on these initiatives with further new, digital services like the creation of the Online Learner’s Test, a new interactive program to apply for a learner permit, available in April.”
Mr Pallas said a joint venture proposal, guided by stringent parameters and principles, would be developed.
“The Government will retain ownership of motorists’ data and maintain safeguards to protect their privacy,” the Treasurer said.
“Customer service centres will continue to operate so Victorians can keep accessing the services they need,” he said.
Mr Pallas said there wouldn’t be any job losses for employees as a result of the joint venture.
