Aug 7, 2026 – 5.00amVictorian Premier Ben Carroll will conduct a sweeping review of all infrastructure projects, including the Suburban Rail Loop, as he tries to fix the state’s finances and seeks advice that could delay offshore wind plans.Carroll said major projects needed to be built “rationally, cost effectively and over time” to reduce the drain on the budget, which forecasts cash deficits of $30 billion over the next four years, and $200 billion in net debt by mid-2030.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Victoria flags cuts to big projects, delays to offshore wind plans
Ben Carroll orders a sweeping review of infrastructure projects to curb spiralling public debt and casts doubt on the “financial feasibility” of offshore wind farms.
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