Treasurer Tim Pallas refused to rule out new and increased taxes as the government attempts to recoup an extra $1.5 billion of funding promised to Victoria's cash strapped hospitals.
are being urged to prepare for tax hikes and spending cuts as the Allan government scrambles to fill a hospital funding gap in the budget."Hospitals have told us this is the funding they need to continue delivering frontline services," she said.
Pallas has repeatedly told hospitals to tighten their spending belts, warning that the government may have to make "further adjustments with budgetary settings".View Gallery Pallas withheld on ruling out taxes for Victorians or cuts to services and when asked if heavily taxed businesses should prepare for another big hit he replied "I'd never say never".Departments and Ministers have been told to rein in spending requests so the May state budget can return to its forecast surplus of $1.1 billion.
Pallas must also decide between dishing out pay increases to paramedics and police who are demanding higher wages - a hard ask in the current climate.FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, celebrity and sport via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.
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