Auditor-General finds Victorian fares levy not disclosed
By The BriefBrief
The Victorian Auditor-General’s Office found the state government did not reveal a new levy on public transport fares from the start of 2025. The finding relates to how the Suburban Rail Loop was funded.
WHO:Victorian Auditor-General's Office
WHAT:Auditor-General reports the state government failed to disclose a new levy on public transport fares from the start of 2025 to fund the Suburban Rail Loop.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
WHERE:Victoria, Australia
WHY:The Auditor-General’s Office found the government never revealed the new public transport fares levy used to fund the Suburban Rail Loop.
