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David Hayward, Emeritus Professor of Public Policy, RMIT University

With an election looming, Victoria’s debt is huge. But are the state’s finances really that bad?

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Victorians head to the polls on November 28. After 12 years with Labor in power, opinion polls show a change of government is a distinct possibility.

The state’s finances are often cited as evidence of the need for change. This has been a strong theme in Victoria, with the Labor government frequently portrayed in the media as having the most troubled budget of all the states.

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