Plans to charge for parking along Great Ocean Road scrapped after being slammed as “greedy tax grab”

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Plans to introduce parking charges along the Great Ocean Road, termed a “beach tax”, were quickly scrapped following public backlash. The Victorian Government had proposed pay parking along the popular tourist route, including sites like the Twelve Apostles and Shipwreck Coast. The proposal faced strong opposition from locals and visitors who frequently use the parking facilities, especially for activities like surfing. Within two days, the plans were cancelled. Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes confirmed that no parking fees would be introduced. Consultation pages and information about the parking fees were also removed. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action stated that measures harming accessibility to this major tourist destination would not be implemented.

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