This discussion paper has been prepared as a contribution to the public debate relating to the need, or otherwise, for a new rail link to be built to Melbourne Airport. In particular, the discussion paper considers the status of Melbourne as a "global city", and the experience of comparable global cities in providing rail links to their major airports. The paper also considers a number of factors which have changed since 2002 when the Melbourne Airport rail link was last considered.
Sean Stephens,
Essential Economics Pty Ltd
