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Breaking: Fares secretly hiked to fund Suburban Rail Loop, Auditor-General finds

Source: abc.net.au Published Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:43:39 +0000

Why This Matters

Key context: The Victorian Auditor-General's Office has found the state government never revealed a new levy on public transport fares from the start of 2025. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

The Victorian Auditor-General's Office has found the state government never revealed a new levy on public transport fares from the start of 2025.

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