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Victoria Extends Free Public Transport Until End of March Amid Soaring Debt

Gross debt in Victoria is expected to hit $236.6 billion by 2029 according to the auditor general.
Victoria Extends Free Public Transport Until End of March Amid Soaring Debt
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, on July 2, 2025. AAP Image/Joel Carrett
Monica O’Shea
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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has extended free public transport across the train, tram, and bus network until the end of May amid the state’s soaring debt.

The measure is estimated to cost $432 million and was unveiled by Premier Allan ahead of the 2026-27 state budget.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]