The upcoming Victorian budget, set to be delivered next Tuesday by Treasurer Tim Pallas, is generating significant concern and anticipation. Business leaders have issued a stark warning to the Victorian government, emphasizing the necessity for a budget that addresses economic challenges, or they may consider leaving the state. The budget is expected to focus on families, with Treasurer Jacinta Allan highlighting the government's commitment to sensible and disciplined decisions despite the state's high debt levels. Additionally, the tourism sector is preparing for substantial budget cuts, with tens of millions of dollars expected to be withdrawn as part of efforts to manage the debt.
Tuesday's Victorian budget will be focused on families, according to Jacinta Allan who also said the government had made "sensible and disciplined decisions" amid soaring debt. https://t.co/lYRXqRdNrF
Victoria’s tourism sector is bracing for tens of millions of dollars to be ripped from the budget as the Allan government tries to curb the state’s soaring debt levels. > https://t.co/4Ks00Np2Rz https://t.co/lPI5J7OCEF
Sky News host Steve Price says Victorians will be reminded of "how broke their state really is" with the budget to be delivered next Tuesday by Treasurer Tim Pallas. https://t.co/FLqHgwI7Mm
Get budget right or we go: business warns VIC government https://t.co/UnD2Aerzfg #springst
The Treasurer has given his biggest hint yet Aussies can expect cost-of-living support in the upcoming budget 👀👉 https://t.co/tKdk1x266e https://t.co/S7bmQphbib