Victorian budget 2026 winners and losers: state cuts transport costs and helps parents - but will future generations suffer?

Motorists, public transport users, families with children and Melbourne growth suburbs among Labor’s budget beneficiaries Full report: state back in black and forecasting two back-to-back surpluses Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Victorian government has promised to make life “easier, safer, and more affordable” as it handed down its plans for 2026-2027. As it fights a resurgence in inflation propelled by what the Allan government refers to as “Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East ”, there aren’t many surprises or major headline items in the Victorian budget. Continue reading...

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