In trying another desperate stunt yesterday Senator Humphries kicked an own goal when he forgot that it is the Howard Government, with the help of the National Capital Authority, that has pushed for paid parking in the parliamentary triangle for years.
Federal Minister for Territories, Jim Lloyd has been reported as saying paid parking is inevitable in the parliamentary triangle.
The reality is that it is Senator Humphries and the Howard Government that has sat back and watched the transport situation in the triangle go from bad to worse.
Yesterday’s stunt is a feeble attempt by Senator Humphries to deflect attention from the Howard Government’s appalling planning and management of the parliamentary triangle.
Instead of pointing the finger, Senator Humphries should sit down with all stakeholders and the ACT Government and sort out the transport issues facing the Parliamentary triangle.
I congratulate the ACT Government initiative in investing in better bus services for public sector employees and commend their effort to improve public transport in Canberra generally.
Contact: Rachel Allen - 6230 0411 or 0418 488 295
