21 March 2009: Queensland: Well done ALP, time for transport renewal

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Media Release 21 March 2009

Queensland:  Well done ALP, time for transport renewal.

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport commuters has congratulated the ALP on the election result.  There was a message though in the result; improved performance in public transport throughout Queensland is needed.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Transport has not figured publicly as the major issue in this election.  The global financial crisis has ensured that, but it is clear from the Premier's comments this evening that improved outcomes in service delivery particularly transport is on the agenda for the next term.  We welcome that commitment."

"As the recession bites, public transport will become an even more critical matter."

"RAIL Back On Track calls for a dedicated Minister for Transport."

"Well done LNP and Greens for having a go!"

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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From the Sunday Mail 22nd March 2009 page 6

Rocky road for Mickel

Rocky road for Mickel

TRANSPORT Minister John Mickel comfortably retained his seat of Logan, but will be fighting to keep his spot in the new Anna Bligh Cabinet to be named this week.

Mr Mickel, 55, ruined a McLindon family LNP double celebration.  While former Logan city councillor Aidan McLindon won the seat of Beaudesert, brother Tristan was no match for the experienced Labor front bencher in the neighbouring electorate.

But a series of blunders while in charge of Queensland Transport and Queensland Rail could affect Mr Mickel's chopes of staying in Cabinet.