Victoria’s financial watchdog has been asked to probe “secrecy and misleading reporting” in the state budget, with billions allegedly shielded from proper scrutiny — and comparisons being made to the Commonwealth Games fiasco.
A long-running stand-off over the stalled Melbourne Airport Rail project could be brought to a close after the Victorian government flagged a possible compromise.
Victoria’s financial watchdog has been asked to probe “secrecy and misleading reporting” in the state budget, with billions allegedly shielded from proper scrutiny — and comparisons being made to the Commonwealth Games fiasco.
The Victorian Labour Government promised to reopen the line to Leongatha and walked away from its commitment just as they have for many rail projects in the state.
Rail, Tram & Bus Union’s Vik Sharma was critical of the project being kicked “down the road” and said it was a global embarrassment Melbourne remained without a train line to the airport.
Rank-and-file Victorian Labor members are preparing to heap more pressure on the Victorian government to “get serious” on building Melbourne’s airport rail link.
