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Victorian budget 2024 draws mixed responses as regions feel the pressure of population growth
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Victorian budget 2024 draws mixed responses as regions feel the pressure of population growth

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In short: Regional Victorians are reacting to the state government's latest budget. "The number one issue and the number one challenge that's facing regional communities right now … is people being able to find a home," Ms Allan said. 'Limited investment in regional Vic' The government was under pressure to deliver a "sensible" budget amid the state's rising debt. "How …

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Victorian budget 2024 confirms delay to Airport Rail Link, net debt still set to grow
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Victorian budget 2024 confirms delay to Airport Rail Link, net debt still set to grow

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In short: Several projects and policies have been delayed as the Victorian government attempts to chart a path back to surplus. The Victorian budget has confirmed delays to the Airport Rail Link, as the state government outlines its plan to tackle the state's rising record debt. On Tuesday night, a Victorian government spokesperson said the airport's previous consortium proposal was …

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Victoria reaches $380 million Commonwealth Games compensation settlement after pulling out as 2026 host
1 year, 4 months ago

Victoria reaches $380 million Commonwealth Games compensation settlement after pulling out as 2026 host

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In short: The state of Victoria will pay $380 million in compensation after cancelling its plans to host the Games The state of Victoria will pay $380 million in compensation after cancelling its plans to host the Games What's next? In an agreement signed at 11pm on Friday, the state government will pay the Commonwealth Games Federation, Commonwealth Games Federation …

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Victorian budget 2022 piles on debt to pump money into strained health system, education
2 years, 7 months ago

Victorian budget 2022 piles on debt to pump money into strained health system, education

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Victoria's election-year budget will pile on debt to fix the state's beleaguered health system and continue to pump money into education and transport infrastructure while it attempts to claw back a modest surplus in four years. Key points: More call-takers for the strained triple-0 service and more paramedics are key to the state's $12 billion pandemic repair plan Net debt …

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Victoria records new local COVID-19 case in Moonee Valley Racecourse drive-through testing site worker
3 years, 4 months ago

Victoria records new local COVID-19 case in Moonee Valley Racecourse drive-through testing site worker

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Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley says authorities believe there is a "minimal" risk workers at a drive-through COVID-19 testing site in Melbourne's west were exposed to the virus, after a traffic controller tested positive this morning. Key points: The worker from the Moonee Valley Racecourse drive-through testing site returned a positive result this morning The testing centre has been closed …

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Victoria budget's heroic assumptions about when borders reopen are key to growth
3 years, 7 months ago

Victoria budget's heroic assumptions about when borders reopen are key to growth

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Like a Victorian booking a holiday in Perth, this budget involves a lot of guesswork and hope. Victoria has "The Education State" on its car number plates — teaching international students is one of its biggest export industries — and migration has driven the construction sector. " "The longer national borders remain closed, the longer net overseas migration, and international …

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Victorian property investors hit with land tax, stamp duty increase in state budget
3 years, 7 months ago

Victorian property investors hit with land tax, stamp duty increase in state budget

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Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas says next week's state budget will include tax increases and public sector savings as the government takes the "hard and necessary actions" needed to rebalance the books. Key points: A premium stamp duty will be introduced for property transactions above $2 million Mr Pallas said the changes were about making Victoria's tax system "fairer and more …

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Victoria to record $7.5 billion budget deficit as coronavirus hits state revenue, Treasurer Tim Pallas reveals
4 years, 5 months ago

Victoria to record $7.5 billion budget deficit as coronavirus hits state revenue, Treasurer Tim Pallas reveals

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Victoria's Budget is expected to have a $7.5 billion deficit — its first in almost 30 years after taking a beating from the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: Modelling data released in April predicted Victoria's unemployment rate would rise to 11 per cent The Treasurer will deliver a midyear financial update today outlining the effect the pandemic is having on Victoria's …

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