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Pallas needed a bigger bucket to douse Victoria's spending


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, December 16th 2024 at 0:40 GMT by The Age   Print publication without navigation

  • The state needed more than a facilitator; it also needed someone to champion the increasingly quaint idea of fiscal restraint.

The article from The Age discusses the financial challenges faced by Victoria, Australia, as outlined in the state's budget update. Treasurer Tim Pallas has acknowledged the need for significant spending cuts to manage the state's debt, which has been exacerbated by the economic impacts of the global health crisis, natural disasters, and infrastructure projects. Despite these challenges, the government has committed to maintaining essential services and infrastructure projects, although at a reduced pace. Pallas metaphorically mentioned needing a "bigger bucket" to handle the financial fires, indicating the scale of the problem. The budget update forecasts a return to a modest surplus by 2025-26, but this requires stringent financial management, including cuts to public sector jobs and delays in non-essential projects. The article also touches on the political implications, with opposition parties criticizing the government's financial management and calling for more transparency and accountability.

Read the Full The Age Article at:
[ https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/pallas-needed-a-bigger-bucket-to-douse-victoria-s-spending-20241216-p5kypj.html ]

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