THE PREMIER
“Not only are we investing in the projects our state needs, we’re investing in the people we need to deliver them.” – Premier Daniel Andrews.
THE TREASURER
“This budget invests in the things that matter.” – Treasurer Tim Pallas.
HEALTH
“What we can see is a commitment by this government to recognise that mental health must not be separated always from addiction and physical health services.” – Australian Medical Association Victoria President Dr Lorraine Baker.
“Investment in crisis hubs in emergency departments is incredibly important.” – Victorian Healthcare Association CEO Tom Symondson.
EDUCATION
“Deserves a big tick.” – Australian Education Union Victoria Meredith Peace.
INFRASTRUCTURE
“Five star for infrastructure, five star for jobs and five star on skills.” – Michael Zorbas from the Property Council of Victoria.
“$13.7 billion going to infrastructure, that’s a number unheard of in this state.” – Victorian Trades Hall secretary Luke Hilakari.
JUSTICE
“The extra judges and magistrates will reduce court backlogs and help reduce stress for everyone involved in the court process.” – Law Institute of Victoria President Belinda Wilson.
“It brings justice to defendants quicker and better outcomes for victims of crime as well.” – Police Association of Victoria secretary Wayne Gatt.
ENVIRONMENT
“The Andrews Government has dropped the ball today on protecting our environment.” – Environment Victoria CEO Mark Wakeham.
TRANSPORT
“For every dollar for new spending announced today for public transport initiatives, we are seeing about two-and-a-half dollars of new spending on road initiatives.” – Public Transport Users Association President Anthony Morton.
STATE OPPOSITION
“It’s clear this budget, frankly, is one that is a missed opportunity.” – Opposition Leader Matthew Guy.
VICTORIAN GREENS
“Labor is obsessed with building expensive toll roads rather than tackling the bigger issues.” – Greens leader Samantha Ratnam.
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