What is the value inherent in 50 cents?

During the past few weeks, the new public transport fare introduced by the Queensland Government has made headlines. Ahead of the state election on October 26, it has become clear that it is worth more than its face value.

Fifty cents has achieved something other states have struggled with—the cut-price fare is bringing more people into the centre of Brisbane, breaking down the hangover of pandemic lockdowns and the shift to working from home.