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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO. 171
Parking Tickets System
Mr Westende - asked the Minister for Urban Services:
(1) When does the Government propose to commence the trial of a new system of issuing parking tickets.
(2) Is the Minister seeking savings through this new method.
(3) Would the Minister have in mind reducing the number of parking attendants if the system proves successful.
Mr Connolly - the answer to Mr Westendes questions is as follows:
(1) On-street trials of four hand-held automated ticketing units were held from 28 April 1992 until 29 May 1992. The results are currently being evaluated and appear to be encouraging at this time.
(2) Potential savings have already been identified with a reduction in the number of data entry staff. There would be further savings from a decrease in instances of parking infringements being lodged against the wrong people due to double handling of information. This will result in administrative savings.
(3) The aim of the new system is to increase operational efficiency and defer the necessity to increase staffing numbers as the motoring population of Canberra grows. As the major savings will be in administrative support to the enforcement function, there is no plan to reduce the number of inspectors as a result of automated ticketing.
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