Victoria faces record levels of debt as forecasts suggest net debt could rise to nearly $200 billion by 2030.

Former Kennett government Victorian Commission of Audit chairman Bob Officer told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott that the continual rise was unsustainable.

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“What it amounts to is about $26,000 per capita, or more than $50,000 per working family, that’s the level of debt … that’s why it’s important that we reduce this debt,” he said.

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