Victorian budget 2026 winners and losers: state cuts transport costs and helps parents - but will future generations suffer? (opens in new tab)

Motorists, public transport users, families with children and Melbourne growth suburbs among Labor’s budget beneficiaries Full report: state back in black and forecasting two back-to-back surplusesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian government has promised to make life “easier, safer, and more affordable” as it handed down its plans for 2026-2027.As it fights a resurgence in inflation propelled by what ...