For once the Andrews government has largely avoided major announcements ahead of Tuesday’s state budget
It’s a time-honoured tradition the day before any budget: the treasurer poses for TV crews and photographers with the document they spent months preparing.
Yet most of the time, political tragics and policy wonks usually already know what’s included, thanks to a steady stream of pre-budget announcements and picture opportunities. Late on Monday, the government released some statistics: a predicted $1bn surplus in 2025/26, an improvement on the $900m forecast in the pre-election update in November; and another $1.2bn surplus the following financial year.
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