❓ Mr. Hunter questions the Premier on the government's response to the fuel crisis, focusing on public transport usage, work-from-home initiatives, and demand management strategies.
⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2132Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 April 2026
Member
Portfolio: Premier
Question
I refer to the current fuel crisis and I ask:(a) Has the Government analysed changes in public transport usage during the fuel crisis;(b) What has been the uptake in public transport across the Perth metropolitan area and key regional centres;(c) Has the Government considered temporarily reducing or waiving public transport fares to ease demand on fuel supply;(d) How is the Government encouraging commuters to shift from private vehicles to public transport during this crisis;(e) Has the Government issued any advice or guidance encouraging working from home to reduce fuel demand;(f) Has the public sector been directed or encouraged to adopt flexible or remote working arrangements during this period;(g) Has any modelling been undertaken on the potential fuel savings from increased remote work; and(h) Given the pressure on supply, why has the Government not implemented a clear demand management strategy, including public transport incentives and work-from-home guidance?
I refer to the current fuel crisis and I ask:
(a) Has the Government analysed changes in public transport usage during the fuel crisis;
(b) What has been the uptake in public transport across the Perth metropolitan area and key regional centres;
(c) Has the Government considered temporarily reducing or waiving public transport fares to ease demand on fuel supply;
(d) How is the Government encouraging commuters to shift from private vehicles to public transport during this crisis;
(e) Has the Government issued any advice or guidance encouraging working from home to reduce fuel demand;
(f) Has the public sector been directed or encouraged to adopt flexible or remote working arrangements during this period;
(g) Has any modelling been undertaken on the potential fuel savings from increased remote work; and
(h) Given the pressure on supply, why has the Government not implemented a clear demand management strategy, including public transport incentives and work-from-home guidance?
Answer
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