Department of Transport (Western Australia)
Department of the Government of Western Australia
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The Department of Transport was a department of the Government of Western Australia that was responsible for implementing the state's vehicle licensing, maritime safety, taxi, ports, transport policies. It was formed on 1 July 2009.
- Department of Planning and Major Infrastructure
- Department of Transport
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| Formed | 1 July 2009 |
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| Dissolved | 30 June 2025 |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Western Australia |
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| Website | transport.wa.gov.au |
It was one of three agencies reporting to the same Director General. The two other transport agencies were:
On 1 July 2009, the State Land Services and Pastoral Leases being transferred to the newly formed Department of Regional Development and Lands.
On 1 July 2025, it was superseded by the Department of Transport & Major Infrastructure that took on additional responsibilities from the Department of Finance and Department of Health.[1]
Directors General
The head of the Department of Transport is the Director General, who was responsible to the Public Sector Commissioner and the Director General of the Department of the Premier & Cabinet.[2]
- Menno Henneveld (Acting) (1 July 2009 – 3 May 2010)
- Reece Waldock (3 May 2010 – 29 July 2016)
- Richard Sellers (29 July 2016 – March 2020)