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Friday, 04 November 2011 09:22

LNP offers Fair Go for Commuters

LNP candidate for Mansfield Ian Walker, today welcomed the announcement by Campbell Newman that a CanDo LNP Government would reduce the cost of commuting for loyal public transport users by reintroducing discounted weekly fares for go-card users.

Mr Walker said regular commuters who used go-cards to travel on buses, trains, and ferries in South East Queensland nine times in a week would be rewarded with any additional trips free.

"This will be a real saving and an incentive to use public transport to and from work, with the trip home on Friday free, and bonus free weekend travel," Mr Walker said.

"The LNP will reward daily commuters and bring the cost of living down. After working all week, your trip home on Friday will be free and you can go to the movies or even down to the beach on the weekend for free.

"Under the tired, 20-year Labor government, the cost of public transport tickets is doubling over the next five years, and not surprisingly, public transport's share of commuters has stagnated for the past 15 years.

"The Bligh government has failed commuters by forcing up prices - while failing to provide a reliable, frequent and safe public transport network.

"For commuters, public transport has become too expensive and unreliable."

Mr Walker said the LNP would save a regular weekday commuter to the CBD from the Klumpp Rd Park'n'Ride $190 per year.

Ian Walker

Ian Walker

Ian Walker is the Assistant Minister for Planning Reform and the Member for Mansfield.

Ian has a lifetime connection with the southside of Brisbane and a distinguished career in the legal sector.

He and his wife Heather have been married for 30 years and they have 2 adult children.

He has lived here, gone to school here, and was with the East's supporters at Lang Park when Jeff Fyfe kicked the winning field goal in the 1972 Rugby League Grand Final – East's first premiership for 22 years!

Ian commenced his legal career with a prominent Queensland law firm in 1976, becoming a partner in 1984. That firm has grown to become one of the world's 10 largest law firms. Ian has been Managing Partner of the Brisbane Office and lead the firm's Australian Government Practice.

Ian knows that by getting action on the basics and cutting waste, a CanDo government will save money and deliver more. That would mean action to address the rising costs of living as well as delivery of better infrastructure and services for locals.

Contacts

Email mansfield@parliament.qld.gov.au
Phone  07 3849 3488
Street Address 12 Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road, Upper Mt Gravatt  Qld   4122

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