Ben Carroll will not rule out redirecting Suburban Rail Loop funds to other projects
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll is considering a review of the Suburban Rail Loop project to ensure fiscal responsibility. He is also exploring changes to work-from-home legislation in the state.
Why it matters
The potential cancellation or redirection of major infrastructure projects has significant economic and political implications for regional development.
The new Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, has not disputed reports that he would order a review into the controversial Suburban Rail Loop project. The new Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, has not disputed reports that he would order a review into the controversial Suburban Rail Loop project. Victorian politics Ben Carroll will not rule out redirecting Suburban Rail Loop funds to other projects New Victorian premier also considering ‘sensible changes’ to laws that would enshrine right to work from home two days a week
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Victoria’s new premier has not ruled out redirecting billions of dollars earmarked for the controversial Suburban Rail Loop to other projects, saying he’s seeking to pursue the “greatest value for Victorians”.
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