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Treasurer Jaclyn Symes admits she wishes Victoria's debt were lower.

Topic: politicsRegion: asia pacificUpdated: i1 outletsSources: 1Spectrum: Center OnlyFiltered: Asia (1/1)· Clear⏱ 1 min read
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SITUATION
Can the budget soothe sleepless Victorian voters as cost of living rises? Cost of living is keeping Victorians awake at night, and there are still 200 sleeps until the Victorian election.
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KEY FACTS
  • Cost of living is keeping Victorians awake at night, and there are still 200 sleeps until the Victorian election.
  • I have a lot of sleepless nights," Jaclyn Symes said.
  • Of course." For the first time since COVID, Victoria is spending less than it earns.
  • Add up all those annual deficits, and the bill on the debt is mounting rapidly.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT

This development falls within the broader context of Politics activity in Asia Pacific. Current reporting indicates: Cost of living is keeping Victorians awake at night, and there are still 200 sleeps until the Victorian election. I have a lot of sleepless nights," Jaclyn Symes said.

But that’s if you count what’s called an "operating surplus." Add spending on big projects and building new schools, and each year the budget is in the red. This context is based on the currently available source text and may be refined as fuller reporting becomes available.

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