NewzThe Victorian Auditor-General's Office has revealed that the state government secretly increased public transport fares through an undisclosed new levy scheduled to take effect at the start of 2025. According to the findings, the revenue generated from these higher fares was intended to help fund the Suburban Rail Loop project.
The discovery brings to light a previously unannounced financial mechanism affecting Victorian commuters, highlighting transparency issues regarding how the major transport infrastructure project is being financed.
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