Victoria to rewrite Sentencing Act as next year’s surplus takes a hit

Victoria is forecasting a slashed surplus, rising debt and steeper interest bills, as Labor commits to an election year overhaul of the state’s sentencing laws. Tuesday’s state budget, which will also extend stamp duty discounts, will forecast a surplus for the next financial year of $1 billion – $900 million less than predicted in December.

Summary by Glance · The Age