Taxing city parking

[An alleged conversation between Bracks and Brumby]

JB: Cripes SB, we need money real quick to fund our token promises and we need to be seen to be doing at least something.
SB: Well JB, we have to come up with a new tax. Something which seems sensible and gives us bucket loads.
JB: I know, how about taxing car parking in the city and saying it's to reduce traffic congestion?
SB: Hang on JB, people know that doesn't work.
JB: Who cares! Let's do it anyway and label anyone who complains an 'enemy of the earth' or better, a 'congestion lover'.
SB: Good good, we’ll trot out a few kiddies with colds and vaguely suggest the ambulances can't do their job and we're sweet.
JB: Whoops, aren't we doing the same as that insurance company HI-something by knowingly issuing false statements?
SB: Hey com'on JB we're the Government, they can't touch us. And remember JB, be a good little politician and don't answer any questions.
JB: SB, I am having a tinge of conscience, perhaps we should actually do something positive for Victoria?
SB: Don't be stupid. Just think how well we’ve done with unjustified Land Tax
JB: You're my hero.