Jacqui Felgate and Richard Marles go head-to-head on Suburban Rail Loop funding

Jacqui Felgate and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles have gone head-to-head on whether more federal funding will be allocated for the Suburban Rail Loop.

The Albanese government has committed $2.2 billion to the major project, but is non-committal on whether more funds will be released.

Speaking on 3AW Drive, Mr Marles said the government would be prioritising funding for a rail link to Melbourne Airport.

Press PLAY to hear Jacqui Felgate question Richard Marles on the Suburban Rail Loop

“We are focusing on the Tullamarine (airport rail) link,” he said on 3AW.

Press PLAY to hear Richard Marles’ FULL interview with Jacqui Felgate 

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