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Tasmania and Victoria Launch Free Public Transport Initiatives

3/29/2026

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The Tasmanian government will offer free public transport statewide from 30 March 2026 to 1 July 2026.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff said adults may save up to $88 per week.
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan will run a similar scheme from 31 March 2026 to 30 April 2026, costing $70 million.
Allan noted the relief aims to ease cost-of-living pressures amid fuel supply issues tied to the Iran war.

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The Tasmanian government will offer free public transport statewide from 30 March 2026 to 1 July 2026.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff said adults may save up to $88 per week.
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan will run a similar scheme from 31 March 2026 to 30 April 2026, costing $70 million.
Allan noted the relief aims to ease cost-of-living pressures amid fuel supply issues tied to the Iran war.