Negotiating the MR4 franchise is not a standard purchasing process, as it involves exclusive negotiations, so it does not fit into the guidelines and guidelines of the Victorian Government Procurement Board or Victoria partnerships. It is also not subject to the high value high risk process of the Treasury and Finance Department (DTF). I am seeking support for a public inquiry into the alleged atrocities committed by Metro Trains Melbourne prior to the award of the 2017 MR4 Franchise Agreement – Trains. As a subcontractor of Metro Trains Melbourne, I was involved in supporting Operation Control and Software Systems for trains. These systems include train positioning and performance, rolling stock maintenance, passenger information, signalling and related systems.