Economics professor calls out government for ‘unrealistic’ spending

Four of Australia’s top economists have outlined actions the Victorian government could take to return the state budget to a cash surplus.

ANU economics professor Robert Breunig told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft that Victoria really had a problem.

Press PLAY to hear Breunig detail how he believes the state government could improve its economic situation

“Victoria has been living beyond its means for about 10 years and at some point that has to come home to roost, and we’re kind of at that point,” he said.

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