Topic: A "Fare" Go For Regional Communities – The Challenge Of Providing Accessibility To Regional And Remote Communities
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Moogan, ErinAbstract
The paper will discuss how the Queensland Government's regulatory framework, and program of subsidy support and infrastructure funding integrates to provide essential transport services for regional Queensland communities. Some of the unique challenges involved in the program are discussed. Queensland's program is also compared and contrasted with other states in Australia and the overseas experience. The impact of the program on local economies, quality of life and the relative efficiency of the services will also be examined.The paper will discuss how the Queensland Government's regulatory framework, and program of subsidy support and infrastructure funding integrates to provide essential transport services for regional Queensland communities. Some of the unique challenges involved in the program are discussed. Queensland's program is also compared and contrasted with other states in Australia and the overseas experience. The impact of the program on local economies, quality of life and the relative efficiency of the services will also be examined.
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2007-01-01Licence
Copyright the University of SydneyCitation
International Conference Series on Competition and Ownership in Land Passenger Transport – 2007 – Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia – Thredbo 10Share