Cost of living
Tim McCURDY (Ovens Valley) (09:41): My office continues to be contacted by residents feeling the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis. Victorian government fees, including business licences, WorkCover premiums and power costs, are hurting local families. I am urging the Premier and cabinet members to seriously look at all the increased taxes and charges and give families and small businesses a break. People across the Ovens Valley from Cobram to Mount Beauty are all telling me that enough is enough. Stop the gouging and help families to survive the big bill – that is spelt B-I-L-L. It is turning into an ego trip to brag about how many tunnels they can build. Premier Andrews and Deputy Premier Allan are leaving a legacy of pain and financial ruin for Victorian families.