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Victoria needs deep budget cuts, not policy gimmicks

The Victorian government’s financial report for 2025-26, released last week, shows that the state’s net debt rose to $160.7 billion during the financial year. Operating expenses rose $8 billion from the previous fiscal year to $112 billion, and $891 million above the budget forecast, driven mainly by rising wage costs.

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