Kim Richards MP state Member for REDLANDS
50 CENT FARES & 20% OFF REGO A BIG HIT
50 cent fares have gone down a treat across the Redlands and particularly for our Southern Moreton Bay Islands, saving locals hundreds of dollars. It’s been terrific to see the uptake of locals jumping on a ferry, bus or train to get to destinations like Capalaba, Carindale, the city and even the Gold Coast for 50 cents. 20% off car registration is also rolling out, and it includes trailers and caravans and is starting to appear on renewals from August. These initiatives, on top of the energy rebates, are putting more money back into family budgets when it’s needed most.
STUDENTS VISIT THE QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT
What a joy to host our primary school student leaders from across the Redlands at the Queensland Parliament. Thornlands State School, Bayview State School, Faith Lutheran Junior College, Victoria Point State School, St Rita’s Primary School, Redland Bay State School, Scenic Shores State School, Macleay Island State School and Russell Island State School’s student leaders were all represented. We had a wonderful morning with a tour of the Parliament, loads of questions and answers and then lunch on the River Deck. I know our future is in very good hands with so many wonderful young leaders in the Redlands.
PUTTING DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON PETROL PRICES
Premier Steven Miles has announced his plan to lower fuel prices for all Queenslanders. The Miles Labor Government will deliver our bold plan to establish 12 publicly owned fuel stations, to deliver greater competition, and ban all petrol stations from raising the price of fuel more than once a day. Fuel price increases will be capped to 5 cents a litre daily as part of a trial, and petrol stations will be required to release price changes a day in advance. The 12 initial sites will be determined by government, based on where competition is most needed across the state.
NEW FLOATING WALKWAY FOR BOATIES
From fishing to crabbing or just cruising the bay, boating is a huge part of our fantastic Redlands lifestyle. Our boat ramps are busy places for recreation and floating walkways on our ramps are great for making boaties lives easier and safer. Macleay Island, at the end of last year, received a new floating walkway as part of our ferry terminal upgrades, and in great news, Russell Island is set to get its first floating walkway at the Wahine Street Boat Ramp worth close to $1 million. This builds on our investment in retaining the jetties for community boating and recreational use and enhancing boat ramps for locals.
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