Documents Relating To The Victorian Government's Suburban Rail Loop Project, Limited To: Briefing To The Minister For Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development And Local Government Between 1…

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This FOI release contains correspondence between Victorian and Commonwealth transport ministers regarding the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East project between January 2023 and February 2025. The documents show Victoria seeking additional Commonwealth funding support for the project beyond the $2.2 billion allocated in October 2022, with Victoria requesting a further $9.3 billion toward its one-third contribution to the estimated $11.5 billion total cost. The correspondence indicates the project is scheduled for delivery through 2035 and discusses staging and sequencing of funding contributions between the governments. Ministers also reference early works viewings and briefings on the project's role in addressing housing and employment. Significant portions of the documents have been redacted under FOI exemptions, limiting visibility of detailed discussions between the ministers.