Australian Capital Territory National Land (Road Transport) (Electronic Payment Method) Approval 2025

Overview

The Australian Capital Territory National Land (Road Transport) (Electronic Payment Method) Approval 2025I was introduced to address the need for an approved electronic payment method for parking spaces in the Australian Capital Territory, particularly following the commencement of the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Road Transport) Ordinance 2025 and the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Road Transport) Rules 2025. This notifiable instrument, made by Karen Doran, Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority, under the authority of subsection 36(1) of the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017 (ACT)(Cth), aims to streamline and modernise the payment process for parking spaces. The policy objective is to facilitate efficient and convenient parking management within the territory, ensuring that drivers have a reliable and approved method to pay for parking services electronically. The approval of the EasyPark app, developed by EasyPark ANZ Pty Ltd, as an e-payment method represents a significant step towards achieving this objective, providing a technological solution to traditional parking payment challenges.

Scope and Application

The Australian Capital Territory National Land (Road Transport) (Electronic Payment Method) Approval 2025 applies to the electronic payment method known as EasyPark, developed by EasyPark ANZ Pty Ltd. The instrument is a direct result of the enactment of the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Road Transport) Ordinance 2025 and subsequent rules, and it specifically approves the use of the EasyPark app as a valid e-payment method for parking fees in ticket parking areas. This approval is made under the authority granted by the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017 (ACT)(Cth), as applied by the aforementioned Ordinance and Rules. The instrument applies to drivers of vehicles who utilise the EasyPark app for parking transactions within the Australian Capital Territory. Given its jurisdictional nature, the legislation is pertinent to the territory and its road transport regulations, ensuring that the approved e-payment method adheres to safety and management standards set forth by the applicable regulations and rules.

Key Provisions

The Australian Capital Territory National Land (Road Transport) (Electronic Payment Method) Approval 2025I primarily addresses the approval of an electronic payment method for parking fees, specifically the EasyPark app developed by EasyPark ANZ Pty Ltd. According to section 5 of the instrument, EasyPark is approved as an e-payment method for drivers to pay for parking in designated areas. This approval is critical for ensuring that the method aligns with the requirements set forth in the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017 (ACT)(Cth). The obligations imposed by this Act primarily concern the National Capital Authority, which must ensure that the approved e-payment method, EasyPark, meets the necessary standards and requirements for safety and traffic management. Section 3 of the instrument highlights that this approval is made under the authority of subsection 36(1) of the aforementioned Regulation, as applied by the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Road Transport) Ordinance 2025 and the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Road Transport) Rules 2025. The Authority's role includes overseeing the implementation and compliance of the e-payment method to maintain orderly and safe road transport operations. The instrument also outlines potential consequences for non-compliance. Although the specific offences, penalties, or civil and criminal consequences for breaching the provisions of this notifiable instrument are not detailed within the text, it is reasonable to infer that any failure to comply with the approved e-payment method's requirements could result in enforcement actions under the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017 (ACT)(Cth). These actions may include fines, penalties, or other corrective measures deemed necessary by the National Capital Authority to ensure adherence to the regulations governing road transport and parking in the Australian Capital Territory.