Carroll scraps secret $8 billion levy on public transport fares
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has abolished a secret $8 billion levy on public transport fares that was intended to fund the Suburban Rail Loop. The move follows a critical auditor-general report that highlighted transparency issues and potential budget blowouts for the project.
Why it matters
The decision creates a significant funding gap for a major infrastructure project and raises questions about government transparency and fiscal management.
— 10:29am , first published August 27, 2026 — 9:36am
The article reports on government policy and auditor findings, presenting both the government's justification and the auditor's criticism.
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