35-634: VicTrack , trading as the Victorian Rail Track Corporation , is a Victorian Government state-owned enterprise which owns all railway and tram lines, associated rail lands and other rail-related infrastructure in the state of Victoria , Australia , with the exception of the Emerald Tourist Railway Board's heritage Puffing Billy Railway . VicTrack leases railway and tram land used for public transport to Public Transport Victoria which then sub-leases
70-426: A 15-year-old girl was picked up and tackled after assaulting two officers due to being stopped over a ticketing offence. There were 220 formal complaints about authorised officers in the 2013 financial year, compared with 138 a year earlier. PTV ceased to exist as an independent entity on 30 June 2019 and merged with VicRoads as part of the creation of the new Department of Transport . A transport branding strategy
105-635: A community representative. The board was disbanded in 2018, and an executive board replaced it until the functions of PTV passed to the Department of Transport. Authorised officers perform a ticket inspection role across the public transport network and have special powers on buses, trains, and trams, as well as at public transport stops and stations. They have the authority to ask to see a passenger's ticket or concession card and to confiscate tickets for use as evidence or in some cases other items. If they reasonably believe an offence has occurred, they have
140-534: A member selected by each of the government recognised traditional owner groups. Additional Reserved Member seats may be granted by the assembly on application by an Aboriginal group. The main task of the Assembly is to work out the rules by which individual treaties will be negotiated between the Victoria Government and the various Aboriginal peoples. It will also establish an independent umpire,
175-507: Is "to act as the custodial owner of the State's transport-related land, infrastructure and assets" consistent with the vision statement in the Act and objectives which emphasise transport integration and sustainability. The Act also states that VicTrack's activities should be primarily directed at supporting the transport system and other purposes which support Government policy. Victorian Rail Track
210-434: Is a body of 31 elected and appointed members representing Aboriginal Victorians . 22 "General Members" are elected via optional preferential voting in 5 multi-member electorates (known as "Regions"). General Members receiving a sufficient quota in each Region are elected, with the lowest ranking male candidates excluded until at least 40% of the members elected to a region are non-male. 10 "Reserved Members" are appointed, with
245-598: Is exercised by the premier, appointed by the governor, provided they can command the support of a majority of members of the Legislative Assembly . The Cabinet is the de facto chief policy making organ and consists of the premier and all ministers. Legislative power rests with the Parliament of Victoria , which consists of King Charles III , represented by the Governor of Victoria , and the two Houses,
280-635: The Transport Integration Act . The legislation provides that the "...primary object of the Public Transport Development Authority is to plan, coordinate, provide, operate and maintain a safe, punctual, reliable and clean public transport system....". In 2011, when introducing the legislation, the Minister for Public Transport, Terry Mulder , observed that: "This bill is an essential step to fix
315-777: The Victorian Legislative Council (the upper house) and the Victorian Legislative Assembly (the lower house). Judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of Victoria and a system of subordinate courts, but the High Court of Australia and other federal courts have overriding jurisdiction on matters which fall under the ambit of the Australian Constitution. The First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria
350-594: The Victorian Parliament , the Victorian Legislative Council . It met for the first time on 10 December 2019, and again met over two days in February 2020. The assembly hopes to agree upon a framework, umpire and process before November 2022, the date of the next state election. The Labor government under Daniel Andrews was supportive, but the Coalition had not made a clear commitment to supporting
385-551: The 250 km (160 mi) Melbourne tram network . ARTC sub-leases from PTV the interstate standard gauge railway tracks from Melbourne to Serviceton and Melbourne to Albury . Government of Victoria The Victoria State Government , also referred to as the Victorian Government , is the executive government of the Australian state of Victoria . As a parliamentary constitutional monarchy ,
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#1732779979044420-507: The DoT, the agencies provide, manage, and regulate transport system activities in Victoria including: The inaugural chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of PTV was Ian Dobbs, who had headed the former Victorian Public Transport Corporation between 1993 and 1998. On 1 February 2014, the positions of chairman and CEO were split, as provided for in the original legislation, and Mark Wild
455-606: The Metropolitan Infrastructure Head Lease, and would sub-lease various assets to the various franchisees through Infrastructure Leases. On 2 April 2012, these functions of the Director were transferred to the newly created Public Transport Victoria , as were the leases. The Victorian Rail Track Corporation (VicTrack) was re-established with a new corporate charter from 1 July 2010 by the Transport Integration Act 2010 . The 2010 Act also changed
490-600: The State Government was first formed in 1851 when Victoria first gained the right to responsible government . The Constitution of Australia regulates the relationship between the Victorian Government and the Commonwealth level of government, and cedes legislative and judicial supremacy to the federal government on conflicting matters. The Victoria State Government enforces acts passed by
525-468: The State to provide train, tram, and bus services throughout Victoria . The key franchise contracts which were transferred to PTV from the former Director of Public Transport relate to: VicTrack , the custodian of all rail infrastructure and assets in Victoria, leases the metropolitan train and tram infrastructure and assets to PTV through the Metropolitan Infrastructure Head Lease. PTV then sub-leases
560-474: The Treaty Authority, to oversee negotiations between Aboriginal groups and the Victoria Government and ensure fairness. It will also establish a fund to help negotiations are take place on an even financial footing among the various groups, and debate and decide which ideas, laws, policies and rights will be the subject of treaty negotiations. The assembly meets in the chamber of the upper house of
595-646: The assets and infrastructure to rail and tram operators, currently Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), Metro Trains Melbourne , V/Line and Yarra Trams . VicTrack retains responsibility for the freight lines around the Dynon Intermodal Freight Terminal , South Dynon Locomotive Depot and in North Melbourne . VicTrack also carries out a range of commercial activities on railway land, including: The Transport Integration Act 2010 provides that VicTrack's primary object
630-572: The assets to the metropolitan train and tram operators through Infrastructure Leases. PTV manages the rights and obligations contained in these leases on behalf of the State. PTV also enters into franchise agreements with the metropolitan train and tram operators that govern the provision of public transport services. The franchise agreements specify a range of operational and service requirements administered and managed by PTV. Regional rail services operated by V/Line Corporation are subject to similar arrangements involving VicTrack and PTV. VicTrack leases
665-431: The authority to ask for a passenger's name, address, and proof of identity, and they can make a report to the Department of Transport and Planning and may issue a fine to the offender. Authorised officers can also arrest passengers in some circumstances but cannot use unnecessary force. The conduct of some authorised officers has been the subject of public concern due to complaints about the excessive use of force. In 2013,
700-641: The brand for public transport services in Victoria and refers to the Public Transport division of DTP. PTV was the trading name of the Public Transport Development Authority (PTDA). The PTDA was established by the Transport Legislation Amendment (Public Transport Development Authority) Act 2011 , passed by the Parliament of Victoria in November 2011, which positioned the agency under the State's primary transport statute,
735-637: The governor. The Government of Victoria operates under the principles of the Westminster system as adapted in the Australian Constitution and of responsible government . Both systems and principles of governance have developed out of the United Kingdom, to which Victoria was previously a colony. Executive power rests formally with the Executive Council, which consists of the governor and senior ministers. In practice, executive power
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#1732779979044770-550: The name of the Rail Corporations Act 1996 to the Rail Management Act 1996 . VicTrack is the custodian of all rail infrastructure and assets in Victoria. VicTrack leases the metropolitan and intrastate train and tram infrastructure and assets to Public Transport Victoria (PTV), which then sub-leases the infrastructure and assets to the metropolitan train and tram operators and V/Line . PTV manages
805-498: The parliament through government departments, statutory authorities, and other public agencies. The government is formally presided over by the governor , who exercises executive authority granted by the state's constitution through the Executive Council, a body consisting of senior cabinet ministers . In reality, both the governor and the Executive Council are largely ceremonial, with the premier and ministers having control over policy, appointments, and other executive orders made by
840-476: The problems in Victoria's public transport system. The bill establishes a new statutory authority, the Public Transport Development Authority (PTDA), to plan, coordinate and manage all metropolitan and regional train, tram, and bus services. The PTDA will focus on the basics of a good public transport system. It will be responsible and accountable for achieving significant improvement in the reliability, efficiency, and integration of public transport services across
875-785: The regional rail infrastructure and assets to PTV which then sub-leases them to V/Line under the Regional Infrastructure Lease. Similarly, PTV and V/Line have entered into a franchise agreement that governs the operational and service requirements for regional rail services. PTV is one of the statutory agencies in the Victorian transport portfolio whose activities are coordinated by the Department of Transport and Planning . These agencies can be divided into three main types: statutory offices, statutory authorities, and independent transport safety agencies. Together with
910-602: The responsibilities previously exercised by the Director of Public Transport and the Department of Transport . It also took over the marketing of public transport in Victoria from Metlink and Viclink , as well as responsibility for the myki ticketing system, formerly handled by the Transport Ticketing Authority . PTV's functions were transferred to the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) on 1 July 2019. However, PTV continues to exist as
945-461: The rights and obligations contained in the sub-leases on behalf of the State. Metro Trains Melbourne operates Melbourne's railway network of 998 km (620 mi) of track and is responsible for 215 railway stations. V/Line operates to 91 railway stations and is track manager of the Victorian intrastate rail network outside of the ARTC and Metro Trains Melbourne sub-leases. Yarra Trams operates
980-452: The state. In a key change of focus, the new authority will put passengers first. It will operate as the face of public transport, providing a single shopfront for passengers and stakeholders. No longer will Victorians have to endure the confusion, the blame shifting, and the frustration that characterised the state's troubled public transport system over the previous decade." PTV enters into contracts with transport operators on behalf of
1015-551: The treaty process. On 11 July 2020, the Victorian Government announced that it would establish a truth and reconciliation commission for Aboriginal Australians in Victoria, the first ever in Australia, with the terms of reference to be worked out collaboratively. The 21 elected members of the assembly would consult with their communities and work with the Victoria Government to design the process. The announcement
1050-534: Was appointed CEO of PTV, with Dobbs remaining as chairman until his appointment was not renewed. Mark Wild resigned as CEO following several network failures in January 2016, and Jeroen Weimar took over as Acting CEO and was appointed to a full-time position in September 2016. He remained CEO until the functions of PTV were absorbed into the Department of Transport in 2019. PTV also had its own Board, including
1085-509: Was created in the Department of Transport to manage, coordinate and regulate public transport in Victoria. The responsibilities of the Director included the entering into and management of franchising contracts with train, tram and bus companies to provide public transport services in Melbourne and Victoria. To further these goals, the Director leased the metropolitan and intrastate train and tram infrastructure and assets from VicTrack through
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1120-543: Was established on 1 July 1997 by the Rail Corporations Act 1996 to hold, manage and maintain railway land and infrastructure in Victoria for the Victorian Government . In 1999, the standard gauge tracks from Melbourne to Serviceton (near the South Australian border) and to Albury (on the New South Wales border) were leased for five years to the newly formed Australian Rail Track Corporation . This
1155-519: Was later extended for another 10 years and in May 2008, for another 45 years. As part of the extension, the rundown and underutilised broad gauge line from Seymour to Albury that paralleled the Melbourne to Sydney line, was converted to standard gauge. Included was construction of a five kilometre Wodonga Rail Bypass to eliminate 11 level crossings. In May 1999, a 45-year lease on the regional network
1190-520: Was sold to Freight Victoria . The lease was included in the sale of the business to Pacific National in August 2004, before being bought back by the State Government in 2007. In July 2008, the line from Maroona to Portland was leased to the ARTC for 50 years with $ 15 million to be invested in the line. The line was handed over in March 2009. In August 1999, the office of Director of Public Transport
1225-623: Was welcomed by the community. The 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart called for a similar commission to be established at a national level. Public Transport Victoria Public Transport Victoria ( PTV ) is the brand name for public transport in the Australian state of Victoria . It was previously the trading name of the Public Transport Development Authority (PTDA), a now-defunct statutory authority in Victoria, responsible for providing, coordinating, and promoting public transport. PTV began operating on 2 April 2012, taking over many of
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