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VicRoads to partner with private sector in joint venture slammed by union as ‘part-privatisation’
Parts of the Victorian roads authority will be partnered with the private sector, the government has announced, in a move a union has called a “part-privatisation” that is a “betrayal” of workers and motorists.
Key points:
- Treasurer Tim Pallas says the government will maintain control over VicRoads
- A private business will be selected to oversee registration, licensing and custom plates
- The Australian Services Union has raised concerns about price increases and service delivery
A scoping study found a “joint venture partnership” would be the best way to upgrade the authority’s IT system to “develop modern registration and licensing services”, the government said.
The government will maintain ownership and control of VicRoads.
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