The Victorian government has thrown more than $200 million behind a multi-year upgrade of the state’s police and child protection IT systems in a budget that delivers the first surplus in seven years.
Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes handed down the 2026 budget on Tuesday, calling it a “disciplined” plan focused on the economy as the supply disruptions caused by the US-Israel war with Iran drive prices higher.
The budget contains …
Want to know how this story ends?
Become a subscriber for complete access to all stories on InnovationAus.com and our daily newsletter.
Already a member? Log in here
Do you know more? Contact James Riley via Email.