Labor to deliver a ‘world class' public transport system
Labor candidate for Menzies Gabriel Ng has said voters in his electorate support the Victorian Suburban Rail Loop.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has previously praised the project, declaring it would bring significant benefits to the state.
'We know what the people of Menzies need, it's a world class public transport system and that's what we're going to deliver,' Mr Ng said.
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