Labor inland rail inquiry gives regional voters 'a clear difference', farmers say

Anthony Albanese promises independent inquiry into the $10bn Melbourne-to-Brisbane rail project’s route and financing

The New South Wales Farmers Association has slammed the Nationals for ignoring landholder concerns about the government’s $10bn inland rail project, saying Labor’s proposed inquiry now gives regional Australians “a clear difference between the major parties” in next month’s election.

The shadow infrastructure minister, Anthony Albanese, announced on Tuesday that Labor would set up an independent inquiry into the Melbourne-to-Brisbane freight rail project, which is designed to form the “backbone” of Australia’s freight rail network when operational in 2025.

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