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Secret fare hike to fund Melbourne'sSuburban Rail Loop, report finds

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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Rachel Eddie26 Aug 2026, 12:43 amUpdated 2h ago1 min readAsiaAustralia

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Secret fare hike to fund Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop, report finds

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 report is published with credit to ABC News Australia. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on ABC News Australia →

Source: ABC News Australia · Rachel Eddie. Published 26 Aug 2026, 12:43 am.

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