Treasurer Tim Pallas and Premier Jacinta Allan are at odds over budget repair measures as Victoria struggles with mounting debt. The state government is exploring new government charges, reducing diplomatic staff, and streamlining regulations to encourage business activity and economic growth.
New strategies to tackle Victoria ’s debt burden are being considered by the state government, including potential new government charges, reducing diplomatic staff, and the offloading of Melbourne's wholesale fruit and vegetable market. Sources reveal a strained relationship between Treasurer Tim Pallas and Premier Jacinta Allan over budget repair measures.
Pallas has floated ideas such as introducing fees on licences and working with children checks, but these have been met with opposition from Allan's office, which aims to avoid contentious proposals. The government also aims to streamline regulations, reduce business licences, and improve the environment effects statement process for major projects as outlined in the upcoming Economic Growth Statement
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