Government Transparency

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Suburban Rail Loop: Victorian government secretly increased public transport fares to help pay for controversial SRL

The Victorian government secretly implemented a 1% annual levy on public transport fares since January 2025 to help fund the Suburban Rail Loop East, a fact revealed by an auditor general's report. This undisclosed "secret tax" is projected to raise $4.8bn by 2062 and has…

Jul 11cbsnews.com

New York Times journalists issue subpoenas over Air Force One security concerns

The New York Times issued subpoenas to some of its journalists after a report on alleged security issues with the new Air Force One. The Department of Justice addressed the subpoenas, but did not specify who they were sent to or what publications the reporters worked for.

Jun 24scmp.com

Trump’s name gone from Kennedy Centre; tarp still up

A US federal judge has asked for an explanation on why a tarpaulin covers the facade of the Kennedy Center where Trump's name was removed.