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6496 - OPAL CARDS FOR CHILDREN

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Hunter
  1. Is a parent, grandparent or guardian required to purchase a separate Opal card for each child traveling with them?
    1. If not, how many times can a single Opal card be swiped at any one time?
  2. What is the minimum amount of money that must be placed initially on a child's Opal card?
Answer -

I am advised:

(1) Yes. Each customer travelling must have a separate, valid Opal card to travel.

(2) $5 at an Opal retailer using cash, debit or credit card or EFTPOS; or $20 online at www.opal.com.au or over the phone on 13 67 25 (13 OPAL).

Question asked on 11 November 2014 (session 55-2) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 16
Answer received on 16 December 2014 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 23

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