<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <docID>330982</docID> <postdate>2024-10-15 09:08:47</postdate> <headline>Libs vow to remove paid parking after hours in Civic</headline> <body><p><strong>The Canberra Liberals have vowed to remove paid parking at ACT government public carparks in the city centre after 5.30pm on weekdays and all weekend in a 12-month trial.</strong></p> <p>Leader Elizabeth Lee said this election policy would help boost economic activity and draw more Canberrans to Civic.</p> <p>“Once the 12-month period is completed, a review will be undertaken with the view to making it permanent, and extending it to other town centres,†Ms Lee said.</p> <p>“We know many businesses in the city precinct have been suffering due to a lack of people coming into the city and free parking during these designated times is just one measure to draw people in and help drive economic activity.â€</p> <p> </p> </body>