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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 |
The Department of Transport is a department of the Government of Western Australia that is responsible for implementing the state's vehicle licensing, maritime safety, taxi, ports, transport policies. It was formed on 1 July 2009.
It is one of three agencies reporting to the same Director General. The two other transport agencies are:
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On 1 July 2025 it was superseded by the Department of Transport & Major Infrastructure that took on additional responsibilities from the Department of Finance and Department of Health.[1]
The head of the Department of Transport is the Director General, who is responsible to the Public Sector Commissioner and the Director General of the Department of the Premier & Cabinet.[2]
