Ask Jason

Tuessday 12 July 2011

Dear Jason

Why isn’t there public transport between PD and Mossman, and PD and Cairns?

From: Sean Roberts, Cooya Beach.

Response from State Member for Cook, Jason O'Brien.

Hi Sean

There is public transport, but it’s not subsidised. Basically, there is a competitive market here, so we are not going to subsidise one company to give them a competitive advantage over the other.

Why don't we have Government subsidised cheaper staff accommodation for hospitality workers in Port Douglas?

Because that it the responsibility of businesses. The Government's role is to provide roads, schools, and other infrastructure to support those businesses.

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