Under the newly announced changes, eligible New Zealanders living in Australia can apply to join the ADF from July this year, while eligible permanent residents from the other nations will also be able to apply from January 2025.
The Victorian budget was ultimately banking on a $11 billion contribution from the Commonwealth to deliver the project.
Nonstop flights to Melbourne and Sydney could take place as soon as 2026.
The truck sped off after the incident, leaving onlookers – including Randeep who called into 3AW Breakfast – shocked.