A report in June 2026 discusses independent cost estimates by Smart Canberra Transport and
Australian Logistics Study Centre (ALSC) for ACT light rail Stages 1, 2A and 2B.

This review was prompted by the public announcement by Chief Minister Barr (7Mar26) that among other measures to rein-in capital expenditure on infrastructure, a decision on progress of Stage 2B would not be taken until after the 2028 ACT election. This decision followed the Eslake review of ACT finances, commissioned by the ACT Legislative Assembly, which, among other things, criticised the funds being spent on infrastructure instead of on more important projects for the community.