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Ted Baillieu's Promises

By aaronpereira21

  • Change in companies, not much else.

    Change in companies, not much else.
    Connex loses contract - The Age Connex made defunct as Melbourne's public transport provider.
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    Baillieu's Promises

  • Campaign hopes

    Campaign hopes
    Baillieu promises to 'fix the transport system' whilst campaigning for the leadership.

  • Election time

    Election time
    Ted Baillieu beats out former Premier John Brumby in the elections and is crowned the states new leader.

  • Budget 2011-2012

    Budget 2011-2012
    Budget released, no mention of any changes to Metropolitan bus network despite a promise made earlier by Baillieu

  • A promise missing.

    A promise missing.
    Baillieu vows to clean up rail and tram network but again fails to mention the bus system.

  • Budget 2012-2013

    Budget 2012-2013
    Budget released; for the second year in a row, buses not included in major expenditures.

  • World's most livable city

    World's most livable city
    Melbourne is crowned the World's most livable city for the second year running despite questions arising about its public transport system, namely its Metropolitan Bus System.