Fatima Payman (WA, Australia's Voice) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Transport, Senator McCarthy. The ABC published a report today exposing shocking numbers of sexual assault committed by predatory driving instructors against mainly young people, who should be feeling safe learning how to drive. This is an issue that stretches back decades. In fact, my mother has been engaged in this industry for years, providing a safe teaching environment for people learning to drive in WA. I know how important it is for families to be able to trust the instructors. As thousands of children and others get into cars with strangers today, what is the government doing to protect learner drivers? And will you consider making dash cams compulsory in driving school vehicles to deter and detect abuse?