Why there was no extra funding for the Suburban Rail Loop in the federal budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has explained why there was no extra funding for the Suburban Rail Loop in the federal budget last night.
It had been hoped the Commonwealth would increase it’s commitment to the $34 billion project, having already committed $2.2 billion.
But Chalmers told Tom Elliott on 3AW Mornings he has to see “value for money”.
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The treasurer also addressed questions from Tom Elliott on whether the $275 cut to power bills will be implemented next year, the worrying amount of debt in the state and country, the Future Made in Australia policy and superannuation.
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