Kellie Sloane
Leader of the Opposition
NSW Liberal Leader
Gurmesh Singh
NSW Nationals Leader
Shadow Minister for Regional NSW
The Minns Labor Government has left the people of NSW behind, as Victoria and Tasmania move to introduce free public transport to ease cost-of-living pressures.
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have repeatedly called for practical relief for families and businesses, proposing a series of measures including free public transport over the Easter long weekend.
NSW Liberal Leader, Kellie Sloane, said while other states are now stepping up with immediate relief, people across New South Wales are still waiting for the Minns Labor Government to act.
“The NSW Liberals and Nationals have outlined a series of measures that would deliver immediate relief which the Minns Labor Government has refused to even consider,” Ms Sloane said.
“We have been urging the Minns Labor Government to back calls for a cut to the fuel excise, to support our legislation on fuel price transparency, requiring retailers to publicly report and lock in maximum daily fuel prices, and to deliver free public transport over the Easter long weekend.”
“Free public transport over the long weekend puts money back in families' pockets and gives local businesses around NSW support when they need it most.”
Ms Sloane said the contrast between states was becoming increasingly stark as cost-of-living pressures continue to rise.
“The Minns Labor Government has so far rejected every practical solution put forward by the Liberals and Nationals while motorists in other states are beginning to receive critical support.”
“With petrol prices continuing to rise, and growing uncertainty of being able to fill up at the bowser, families deserve real relief.”
NSW Nationals Leader, Gurmesh Singh, said regional communities are being hit hardest by fuel shortages and price gouging.
“If the Minns Labor Government backflip and adopt our proposal, XPT and Trainlink coaches must be included so that regional towns can access essentials like medical appointments and groceries,” Mr Singh said.
The NSW Liberals and Nationals will continue to advocate for practical, immediate measures to ease the pressure on households and support certainty at the bowser.