Victorian government drowns taxpayers in more bureaucracy

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Victoria’s finances are dire. The state has the nation’s lowest credit rating and the highest per capita debt.

Victorian net debt

The major rating agencies have warned that unless Victoria gets its debt under control, it will face more ratings downgrades.

Interest repayments on the state’s debt, already forecast to reach $10.6 billion annually by FY 2029, would increase with any downgrade.

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Victorian interest expense

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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.