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.
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. Grouped from 4 articles across 2 sources.
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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.
Older Australians in ‘immediate danger’ as fuel crisis affects travel for aged care workers
Unions and farmers call for government intervention as agriculture, construction and waste industries also at risk from higher prices Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Care workers, tradespeople and transport drivers are being hit hard by ballooning fuel costs, with some industry groups urging the government to roll out assistance packages or even a jobkeeper-style wage assistance program to help businesses avoid laying off staff. Reports of small mining businesses scaling back operations and some construction companies deciding against hiring more apprentices have prompted suggestions the government should step in to help, with the Master Builders Association already forecasting a downturn in the number of homes that will be built this year. Continue reading...
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