The Age
·general
·2 hours ago
Buying votes using the future’s credit card
Victoria's premier announced pre-election spending despite state debt projected to reach $199 billion, drawing criticism for prioritizing short-term political gains over fiscal responsibility. An educator argues the government is mortgaging future generations' prosperity while offering "pre-election bribes" instead of structural economic reform. Critics warn escalating debt will cripple whoever governs.
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