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Large businesses and landlords set to pay back most of Victoria’s COVID-19 debt

The budget forecasts Victoria will post a $1 billion surplus in two years.

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Thousands of large businesses and landlords will foot most of Victoria’s COVID-19 debt bill under a $31.5 billion state budget repayment plan.

Victoria Budget sting as new taxes and job cuts set to be announced

Victorians are bracing for a no frills budget this morning, as the state government prepares to hand down a plan they say will tackle skyrocketing debt.

Treasurer Tim Pallas has flagged it will be a difficult budget as net debt spirals to new heights. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

The electricity credit every WA household will receive as winners of budget revealed

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The WA government has handed down a bigger than expected budget surplus packed with spending to help households struggling with the rising cost of living.

‘Tourism tax’: Hidden hike in budget to make your next holiday more expensive

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The tourism sector says a higher levy in the federal budget will impact Australia’s attractiveness to overseas visitors.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers sells ‘carefully calibrated’ Budget 2023

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Sunrise panel of experts breakdown Budget 2023

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