Spend now, pay later: Shiny offerings for voters in the state budget, but the cupboard is bare
This is not about pandemic stimulus and a hangover.
The Victorian government borrowed big and hoped for the best from the world around it.
Victoria budget splurges despite debt
- Labor unveils election-year hip-pocket splurge despite debt soaring to $199 billion Sydney Morning Herald —
- Victorian government unveils first operating surplus in seven years Sydney Morning Herald —
- Breaking: Victoria spruiks 'disciplined' budget despite cost-of-living handouts ABC News —
- The winners and losers from the Victorian budget Sydney Morning Herald —
- Winners and losers of Victoria's budget ABC News —