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Tricky Libs’ Spirit fares smokescreen
The Liberal Government is still refusing to commit to the 20 per cent reduction in Spirit of Tasmania fares that it promised before the election.
Labor Leader Bryan Green today accused Infrastructure Minister Rene Hiding of dodging repeated calls to cut the fares.
“In Parliament today, Rene Hiding attempted to claim credit for an increase in passenger numbers on the Spirits but the truth is it was not his doing,” Mr Green said.
“In fact, the Liberals have made no changes to the operation of the company but are still claiming the credit.
“The Liberals promised a 20 per cent fare reduction during the election but in Government they have repeatedly failed to say when or if the promise will be delivered.
Mr Green called on the Government to detail what discussions it has had with the TT line about reducing fares by 20 per cent.
“The Government must prove it is fair dinkum about cutting fares and that its promise was not just about winning votes,” Mr Green said.
Bryan Green MP Labor Leader