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Victorian Auditor-General reveals secret fare hikes to fund Suburban Rail Loop

The Victorian government implemented a hidden levy on public transport fares across Melbourne and regional Victoria starting January 2025 to subsidize the Suburban Rail Loop and other 'Big Build' projects. The Auditor-General's report casts doubt on the financial viability and delivery timeline of the SRL East project, citing significant budget and schedule risks.

Guardian World2 days agoAU, SCengCredibility 33%View source

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Mosaic Score5.3
Confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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MelbourneVictoriaCheltenhamBox Hill

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