Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced that a future Coalition government would scrap the $2.2 billion in federal funding committed to Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop (SRL), labeling the project a 'cruel hoax.' Instead, the Coalition would redirect funds toward Melbourne’s long-delayed Airport Rail Link, pledging $1.5 billion in partnership with the Victorian state Coalition. The move sets up a major political clash with the current Labor-led Victorian government, which has championed the SRL as a transformative infrastructure project. Dutton argues the SRL is financially irresponsible and lacks transparency. The decision could significantly reshape infrastructure priorities ahead of the 2025 federal election.
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Coalition policy sets up a clash with the Allan government on Suburban Rail Loop
Peter Dutton will scrap Anthony Albanese’s commitment of $2.2bn to the Suburban Rail Loop if he is elected, as well as the extra $2bn the Prime Minister promised in February for the upgrade of Sunshine Station.
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Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop back on the chopping block as Peter Dutton pledges to axe $2 billion in federal funding
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has vowed to axe billions in federal funding for Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop (SRL), delivering another significant blow to the controversial project amidst a series of financial and political setbacks.
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Dutton pledges to axe $2.2 billion from Suburban Rail Loop ‘hoax’
The federal opposition leader will announce on Tuesday that, if elected, he will withdraw federal funding for the rail loop, branding the project a cruel hoax.
Finally, someone’s calling out this boondoggle for what it is. Government shouldn’t be in the business of wasting billions on flashy projects with no accountability. If it’s really worth doing, let the private sector take it on without taxpayers footing the bill.
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Good on Dutton for finally calling out this money pit for what it is. The Suburban Rail Loop has been a classic Labor stunt—big promises, no substance, and a price tag that’ll bleed taxpayers dry. Redirecting funds to the Airport Rail Link actually makes sense; it’s something people have been asking for and will benefit a much broader range of travelers. The SRL is just another example of the left trying to win votes with flashy projects that don’t stack up financially. There’s zero transparency, and no one can explain how they’re going to pay for the thing without racking up even more debt. It’s about time someone showed some economic responsibility. Hopefully, this is the start of putting common sense back into infrastructure planning.
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Of course Dutton wants to kill a project that actually invests in public transport and long-term urban planning—typical short-sighted politics. The SRL is about building a sustainable future, not just chasing headlines with airport rail links.
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Sounds like Dutton is ruining a good thing
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