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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos

Class war, aspiration and the politics of property: the heated debate over the Victorian budget

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

Responding to Victoria’s budget, the state opposition used one of the oldest moves in the Coalition playbook: they accused the Labor government of engaging in the politics of envy.

“The government has proved by its budget this week that it doesn’t like aspiration. If you own more than one property, it’s almost like you’re resented for it,” the opposition leader, John Pesutto, said on Thursday.

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