Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

Again, I reject the assertions put in the question to me. The Suburban Rail Loop is a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project. We are honouring our election commitment. We are doing what we said we would do. We are delivering upon that election commitment. That project will transform how Victorians move around the state and it will reshape the way Victoria grows.

I would say, in terms of cost-of-living relief, that the budget provided cost-of-living relief in a way that is affordable and responsible and doesn't add to inflation. I think you will see, from all of the assessment of the budget, the economists who have assessed the budget have said that the budget in itself does not add to inflation, and cost-of-living relief was provided where it was affordable and sustainable.