Wednesday, 4 February 2026

 John BERGER (Southern Metropolitan) (12:46): My constituency question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and I want to start by commending the government and the minister for all the work they have done to reduce pressures on families. The introduction of the youth Myki concession will provide real and practical savings for families across the state. In my community in Southern Metropolitan there are many families who are facing ongoing cost-of-living challenges that stem from rent, groceries and transport as continued costs. This action to make public transport free for those under 18 allows for those families who rely on public transport for children commuting to school to take the added cost off their plate. My question to the minister is: how much will families in my community save with the youth Myki concession making it free for under-18-year-olds to travel?