From bail reform to Covid: the five issues missing from the Victoria state election campaign

As the big parties promise billions for new hospitals, experts worry that sensible Covid measures are being ignored as a new wave hits. Photograph: Graham Denholm/Getty Images

The Victorian state election has largely been focused on two issues: improving the health system and cutting the cost of living.

Both major parties are promising billions of dollars for new hospitals and power bill relief, as well as initiatives such as $2 public transport fares and free pads and tampons in public places.