2016-02-23
Turnbull can fund Melbourne Metro Rail
With a positive business case released for Melbourne Metro Rail, the Greens have said there is no excuse for the federal government to deny Victoria funding for the project.
“Metro Rail adds up and the Prime Minister must put his money where his train selfies are,” said the Australian Greens transport spokesperson Senator Janet Rice.
“Victorians had big expectations that things would change from Tony Abbott’s addiction to toll roads, but so far it’s just been more of the same with no commitment to public transport in Victoria.
“Malcolm Turnbull must start acting in the interests of Victorian commuters, starting with federal funding for Melbourne Metro Rail.”
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