We asked Victorians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us

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It’s a tight budget with a few stand-outs for families, but Victorians still have plenty to say.

The Victorian Labor government has announced its ‘bad news’ budget as it stalls major projects and abandons key promises.The first home buyer

“If the Help to Buy scheme is a similar scheme , I’m all for it,” Spanos says. “Anything to help first-time buyers really.” Jagaty, 28, said he was feeling “let down” over government plans to stall Western Freeway upgrades, which he said would be a “vital route for the growing north-western suburbs”.“It’s particularly disheartening given the significant setback with the West Gate Freeway and Tunnel upgrades. At times, I find myself questioning how our Labor government allocates funds for infrastructure projects,” he says.

“It’s a bit ironic it’s called a ‘family-friendly’ budget because it doesn’t help younger families,” Jess says.The 32-year-old mother and marketing professional spends half her income on childcare and would have liked to see the government do more for young families relying on childcare services.

 

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