A major chunk of the state’s debt comes via Victoria’s infrastructure program, including road projects the $10.2 billion West Gate Tunnel and the $26 billion North East Link, and rail projects the $15.6 billion Melbourne Metro.
Premier Jacinta Allan has taken aim at pro-Palestine protesters who have targeted the Myer Christmas windows, saying their actions are dividing Victoria but “won’t change a thing in the Middle East”.
Many are turning to independents and minor parties as they seek alternatives. (See the 2PP in the cross tab for those suffering severe financial stress. *margin of error).