22 May 2026
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, says the Nationals and Liberals’ 10-year economic plan provides a clear and responsible pathway to restore Victoria’s finances and rebuild confidence across the state.
The Victorian Liberals and Nationals have unveiled a comprehensive long-term plan focused on repairing the state’s budget, supporting economic growth, and delivering a return to surplus by 2032.
“Victoria’s debt continues to spiral, with taxpayers now footing an enormous interest bill that is growing by the day,” Ms Cleeland said.
“That is money that should be invested in our hospitals, schools, roads, and vital services for regional communities.”
Under the plan, the Liberals and Nationals will prioritise frontline services and workers, ease the tax burden on families and businesses, abolish Labor’s Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy, and scrap Labor’s Treaty process, saving taxpayers $1 billion.
The plan also outlines measures to lift the land tax threshold, increase the payroll tax threshold for businesses, and strengthen oversight and accountability of major infrastructure projects.
Ms Cleeland said communities in regional Victoria had been hit hardest by rising costs and increasing taxes.
“Families and businesses in regional areas are under real pressure from the cost of living, soaring energy prices, and higher taxes,” she said.
“Regional Victorians deserve better than being asked to carry the burden of Labor’s financial mismanagement.
“This plan is about restoring discipline to the state’s finances, rebuilding economic strength, and ensuring essential services are protected for all Victorians.”