The new Transport Minister is committed to trying to transform the problem-plagued portfolio.

Ahead of being removed as police minister and appointed transport minister, David Elliott told Joe Hildebrand he’s already met with the unions.

“I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – there are some problems, there are some real problems.

“Someone has signed commitments which meant I can’t guarantee that there’ll be always locally-manufactured rolling stock or ferries.

“I’m a bit cranky about inheriting that little issue.”

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