Allan flags budget handouts amid debt, inflation warnings
Patrick DurkinBOSS Deputy editor
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has been warned by ratings agencies and economists against following the lead of Queensland in providing $1000 energy handouts in Tuesday’s state budget, amid calls to rein in spending.
Business, investors, ratings agencies and economists warn the budget must bring the state’s $126 billion debt under control without imposing more painful taxes and levies.
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