Victorian taxpayers are trapped in a no-win situation (Leithvo)

This interview with Melbourne Radio 3AW unpacks the latest estimate that cancelling the Suburban Rail Project could cost Victorian taxpayers more than $12 billion.



It will cost from 34 to 50 billion to complete the Suburban Rail Loop and 12 billion to cancel it. The problem is that continuing with the project will bankrupt other programs (like general services and policing). A lot of the increased cost has come down to rorting. Those who are corruptly milking taxpayer money are actually helping to sink the overall ship.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, August 14, 2026.]