Victorian government finally learns that costs matter

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Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas appears to have finally discovered the notion of cost control.

Pallas announced that the Victorian government’s share in the economy will shrink for the first time in 15 years, with total costs estimated to reach $98.3 billion in 2024-25 and $105 billion in 2027-28.

The budget aims to keep expenses growth below gross state product growth, reducing the government’s size.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.