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Free public transport not responsible, like free puppies, SA treasurer says

Tom Koutsantonis says the South Australian government is not considering offering free public transport like Victoria and Tasmania have, saying "yes, it would be lovely to give everyone free public transport and free… Grouped from 6 articles across 4 sources.

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ABC AustraliaMar 30, 2026, 2:03 AM

Free public transport not responsible, like free puppies, SA treasurer says

Tom Koutsantonis says the South Australian government is not considering offering free public transport like Victoria and Tasmania have, saying "yes, it would be lovely to give everyone free public transport and free car parking and a puppy".

ABC AustraliaMar 28, 2026, 11:36 PM

Free public transport in Tasmania for three months to counter fuel crisis

The Tasmanian government says public transport will be free statewide for three months, starting on Monday, in response to surging fuel prices.

The GuardianMar 29, 2026, 2:52 AM

Victoria and Tasmania get free public transport in fuel crisis but NSW and WA to keep collecting fares

Allan government says measure is temporary as energy shock from Middle East conflict sees petrol prices soar Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Public transport will be free in Victoria for a month and in Tasmania until July, in an effort to encourage people to switch from driving and to alleviate the surge in fuel demand. However, the NSW and Western Australian governments will not follow suit, with NSW’s transport minister saying it needs to “keep our powder dry” to deal with a crisis that may last much longer than a month. Continue reading...

ABC AustraliaMar 28, 2026, 8:01 PM

Public transport to be free for Victorians in April

The Victorian government says public transport will be free across the state in April in a bid to relieve cost-of-living pressure as fuel prices continue to climb.

BBC NewsMar 29, 2026, 3:24 PM

Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices

Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.

Sky NewsMar 29, 2026, 6:19 AM

Free public transport introduced in Australia to combat rising fuel costs

Public transport will be made free in two Australian states because of rising petrol shortages due to the Iran war.

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