# McKenzie criticises federal government over Inland Rail decision

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Podcast: [Radio National Breakfast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/radio-national-breakfast-572135)
Published: 2026-05-06T21:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/mckenzie-criticises-federal-government-over-inland-rail-decision/106650540
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Regional communities from Queensland to Victoria have expressed dismay at the decision by the federal government to axe funding for the Melbourne-to-Brisbane inland rail project beyond the New South Wales town of Parkes. The decision comes amid concern the project could cost more than 45 billion-dollars to complete. GUEST: Bridget McKenzie, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

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