An audit revealed that the Victorian government secretly increased public transport fares to help pay for the controversial Suburban Rail Loop project, costing millions of Victorians.

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll is proceeding with the Suburban Rail Loop project, despite hinting at a pause and announcing $2 billion in savings through station changes.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to invest billions into the Suburban Rail Loop project, moving forward despite opposition and skepticism.

Victorian authorities have implemented a hidden surcharge on public transport tickets to finance the Suburban Rail Loop project, drawing scrutiny from the state auditor general over cost and timeline risks.

New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has indicated he will not rule out redirecting funds from the Suburban Rail Loop to other projects, while also considering changes to work-from-home laws.

The Victorian premier's pivot on project details has reignited political debate over the massive infrastructure initiative, with critics highlighting its extraordinary financial burden.

The federal budget will include an additional $3.8 billion for Victoria's contentious Suburban Rail Loop, a 90km public transport project, ahead of the state's November election.