Economists spot $9 billion hole in Victorian Coalition's tax-cut surplus plan
Two leading economists questioned Victorian Coalition Leader Jess Wilson's plan to deliver a budget surplus by 2032 while cutting taxes. RMIT professor David Hayward identified a potential $9 billion hole in the proposal, saying $7 billion in tax cuts cannot be offset by announced savings of $6.4 billion. Wilson says her team has identified over $24 billion in savings.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 18:15 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 18:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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