How Daniel Andrews’ playbook turned sour for Jacinta Allan
The former premier’s strategy was based on massive public spending. But times have changed, Victoria’s finances are a basket case, and voters have noticed.
The bad news is having an impact for Victorian Labor. It no longer maintains its record popularity. AFR
hen Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan fronted the media at a school in Melbourne’s west on Monday to talk up a $400 school bonus, all anyone wanted to talk about was the dire state of the budget.
Patrick DurkinBOSS Deputy editorPatrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com
