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44<!--]--><!----><li><button type="button" class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-action rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-action--toggle rpl-type-label-small rpl-type-weight-bold rpl-u-focusable-block" aria-haspopup="true" aria-controls="search-megamenu" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open Search"><span class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-action-wrapper"><!--[--><!--[--><span class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-search-label">Search</span>â <span class="rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-icon rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-icon--large rpl-primary-nav__nav-bar-icon--search"><span class="rpl-icon rpl-icon--size-s rpl-icon--icon-search" aria-hidden="true"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="m23.6 21.4-7.2-7.2c1-1.5 1.7-3.3 1.7-5.2 0-5-4-9-9-9S0 4 0 9s4 9 9 9c1.9 0 3.7-.6 5.2-1.7l7.2 7.2c.3.3.7.4 1.1.4s.8-.1 1.1-.4c.5-.5.5-1.5 0-2.1m-9.7-9.6q-.75 1.35-2.1 2.1c-.8.5-1.8.8-2.8.8-3.2 0-5.7-2.6-5.7-5.7 0-3.2 2.6-5.7 5.7-5.7s5.7 2.6 5.7 5.7c0 1-.3 2-.8 2.8"></path></svg></span></span><!--]--><!--]--></span></button></li></ul></div><!----><!----></div><!----></nav><!--]--><!--]--><!----></header><section id="rpl-above-body"><!--[--><!--[--><div class="rpl-header rpl-header--hero rpl-header--default rpl-header--behind-nav rpl-header--graphic-top" dir="ltr"><div class="rpl-header__behind rpl-u-screen-only"><!--[--><!----><div class="rpl-header-graphic rpl-header-graphic--top rpl-header-graphic--image"><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" alt loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img srcset="/sites/default/files/2025-05/Ripple2_Cornergraphic-top.png 1x, /sites/default/files/2025-05/Ripple2_Cornergraphic-top.png 2x" class="rpl-image rpl-image--cover" fetchpriority="auto" style="" src="/sites/default/files/2025-05/Ripple2_Cornergraphic-top.png"></div><!----><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-container"><div class="rpl-grid"><div class="rpl-header__main rpl-col-12 rpl-col-7-m"><!----><div class="rpl-header__body"><!--[--><h1 class="rpl-header__title rpl-type-h1" data-cy="hero-title">Easier. Safer. More Affordable.</h1><!--]--><div class="rpl-header__content"><!--[--><p class="rpl-type-p-large" data-cy="hero-summary"><!--[-->This Budget provides real help, right now â and delivers new solutions to make life easier, safer and more affordable.<!--]--></p><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><div class="rpl-header__aside rpl-col-12 rpl-col-4-m rpl-col-start-9-m"><!--[--><div class="rpl-header-links rpl-header-links--link"><h2 class="rpl-header-links__title rpl-type-h4"> Find out more</h2><ul class="rpl-list__items rpl-header-links__list" data-depth="0"><!--[--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-header-links__item rpl-header__text-large-fixed rpl-type-p"><a href="/budget-priorities" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[-->View the Budget 2026/27 priorities<!--]--></span><span class="rpl-icon rpl-icon--size-s rpl-icon--icon-arrow-right rpl-icon--colour-default rpl-list__icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.6 11.1 13.2.4c-.5-.5-1.3-.5-1.8 0l-1.2 1.2c-.5.5-.5 1.4 0 1.9l6.5 6.3H1.3c-.7 0-1.3.6-1.3 1.3v1.8c0 .7.6 1.3 1.3 1.3h15.4l-6.5 6.3c-.5.5-.5 1.4 0 1.9l1.2 1.2c.5.5 1.3.5 1.8 0l10.4-10.7c.5-.5.5-1.3 0-1.8"></path></svg></span><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li><!--]--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-header-links__item rpl-header__text-large-fixed rpl-type-p"><a href="/gender-equality-budget-statement" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[-->Read our Gender Equality Budget Statement<!--]--></span><span class="rpl-icon rpl-icon--size-s rpl-icon--icon-arrow-right rpl-icon--colour-default rpl-list__icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.6 11.1 13.2.4c-.5-.5-1.3-.5-1.8 0l-1.2 1.2c-.5.5-.5 1.4 0 1.9l6.5 6.3H1.3c-.7 0-1.3.6-1.3 1.3v1.8c0 .7.6 1.3 1.3 1.3h15.4l-6.5 6.3c-.5.5-.5 1.4 0 1.9l1.2 1.2c.5.5 1.3.5 1.8 0l10.4-10.7c.5-.5.5-1.3 0-1.8"></path></svg></span><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li>
44<!--]--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-header-links__item rpl-header__text-large-fixed rpl-type-p"><a href="/treasurers-message" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[-->Read the Treasurer's message<!--]--></span><span class="rpl-icon rpl-icon--size-s rpl-icon--icon-arrow-right rpl-icon--colour-default rpl-list__icon"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.6 11.1 13.2.4c-.5-.5-1.3-.5-1.8 0l-1.2 1.2c-.5.5-.5 1.4 0 1.9l6.5 6.3H1.3c-.7 0-1.3.6-1.3 1.3v1.8c0 .7.6 1.3 1.3 1.3h15.4l-6.5 6.3c-.5.5-.5 1.4 0 1.9l1.2 1.2c.5.5 1.3.5 1.8 0l10.4-10.7c.5-.5.5-1.3 0-1.8"></path></svg></span><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li><!--]--><!--]--></ul><!----></div><!--]--></div></div></div></div><!----><!----><div class="rpl-campaign-banner rpl-campaign-banner--primary rpl-campaign-banner--media" data-cy="primary-campaign"><div class="rpl-container"><div class="rpl-campaign-banner__inner rpl-grid"><div class="rpl-campaign-banner__media rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-m"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1280" height="720" alt="Parents standing with their daughter on a train platform" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="715px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Parents-standing-with-their-daughter-on-a-train-platform.jpg?width=715 715w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/Parents-standing-with-their-daughter-on-a-train-platform.jpg?width=1430 1430w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-panorama-s" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Parents-standing-with-their-daughter-on-a-train-platform.jpg?width=1430"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-campaign-banner__body rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-m"><!--[--><h2 class="rpl-campaign-banner__title rpl-type-h2" data-cy="title">Helping with the cost of living</h2><!--]--><div class="rpl-campaign-banner__content"><!--[--><!--[--><div class="rpl-content" data-cy="summary"><p><span>With war in the Middle East driving up fuel prices, weâre delivering real help with the cost of living â while keeping the Budget in surplus.</span></p><p><em><span lang="EN-US"></span></em></p></div><!--]--><div class="rpl-campaign-banner__action"><a href="/helping-cost-living" class="rpl-button rpl-button--filled rpl-button--default rpl-u-focusable-block" aria-busy="false" data-cy="cta"><!----><span class="rpl-button__label rpl-type-label rpl-type-weight-bold"><!----><!--[-->Find out more<!--]--></span><!----></a></div><!--]--><!----></div><!----></div></div></div></div><!--]--><!--]--></section><div class="rpl-layout__body-wrap"><div class="rpl-container"><div class="rpl-grid rpl-grid--no-row-gap rpl-layout__body"><!----><main id="rpl-main" class="rpl-col-12 rpl-layout__main" dir="ltr"><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!--[--><!--[--><div id="page-component-4117" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="4117" data-component-type="TideLandingPageCategoryGrid"><!----><!--[--><ul class="rpl-grid" pagebackground="default" layout-area="body"><!--[--><li class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--category-grid rpl-card--link rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-s rpl-col-4-l rpl-col-3-xl"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="80" height="80" alt="Car icon" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="52px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/car-icon.png?width=52 52w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/car-icon.png?width=104 104w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-square rpl-card__media rpl-card__media--category-grid" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/car-icon.png?width=104"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed"><a href="/helping-cost-living" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->20% Off Rego<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>20% back off your car rego, saving a driver with one car up to $186 and a family with two cars up to $372.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></li><li class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--category-grid rpl-card--link rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-s rpl-col-4-l rpl-col-3-xl"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="80" height="80" alt="Public transport icon" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="52px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/public-transport-icon.png?width=52 52w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/public-transport-icon.png?width=104 104w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-square rpl-card__media rpl-card__media--category-grid" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/public-transport-icon.png?width=104"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed"><a href="/making-life-easier" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Making it easier and more affordable to get around<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Half-price fares from June until the end of the year, taking pressure off the pump and saving the average daily commuter more than $850.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></li><li class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--category-grid rpl-card--link rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-s rpl-col-4-l rpl-col-3-xl"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="80" height="80" alt="Cost of living icon" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="52px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/cost-of-living-icon.png?width=52 52w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/cost-of-living-icon.png?width=104 104w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-square rpl-card__media rpl-card__media--category-grid" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/cost-of-living-icon.png?width=104"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed"><a href="/helping-cost-living" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Delivering real help with cost of living<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Up to 55,000 Get Active Kids vouchers for eligible families. More free vision tests and glasses for kids who need them. More affordable school uniforms. Free Kinder, saving up to $2,700 per child each year.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></li><li class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--category-grid rpl-card--link rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-s rpl-col-4-l rpl-col-3-xl"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="80" height="80" alt="Health icon" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="52px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/health-icon.png?width=52 52w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/health-icon.png?width=104 104w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-square rpl-card__media rpl-card__media--category-grid" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/health-icon.png?width=104"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed"><a href="/making-it-easier-get-free-healthcare" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Easier and more affordable healthcare<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>More planned surgeries and specialist appointments for kids. Operating free Urgent Care Clinics. Boosting maternity care in the western suburbs. Opening and operating more hospitals.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></li><li class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--category-grid rpl-card--link rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-s rpl-col-4-l rpl-col-3-xl"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="80" height="80" alt="Education icon" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="52px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/education-icon.png?width=52 52w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/education-icon.png?width=104 104w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-square rpl-card__media rpl-card__media--category-grid" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/education-icon.png?width=104"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed"><a href="/realising-potential-our-kids" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Free Kinder to Free TAFE<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Building 4 new schools and campuses. Upgrading 31 schools. Building up to 22 new kindergartens. Funding three TAFE Centres of Excellence, and backing in Free TAFE.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></li><li class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--category-grid rpl-card--link rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-s rpl-col-4-l rpl-col-3-xl"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="80" height="80" alt="Safety icon" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="52px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/safety-icon.png?width=52 52w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/safety-icon.png?width=104 104w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-square rpl-card__media rpl-card__media--category-grid" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/safety-icon.png?width=104"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed"><a href="/keeping-communities-safe" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->More police to keep communities safe<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Recruiting up to 200 police reservists for desk duties, freeing up frontline police. 50 more protective services officers for the transport network. Violence Reduction Unit to stop crime before it starts.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></li><li class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--category-grid rpl-card--link rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-s rpl-col-4-l rpl-col-3-xl"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="80" height="80" alt="Housing icon" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="52px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/housing-icon.png?width=52 52w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/housing-icon.png?width=104 104w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-square rpl-card__media rpl-card__media--category-grid" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/housing-icon.png?width=104"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed"><a href="/making-life-more-affordable" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Building and approving more homes<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Unlocking land, fast-tracking housing projects and delivering more than 7,000 social homes over the next decade.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></li><li class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--category-grid rpl-card--link rpl-col-12 rpl-col-6-s rpl-col-4-l rpl-col-3-xl"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="80" height="80" alt="Victoria map icon" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="52px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/victoria-map-icon.png?width=52 52w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/victoria-map-icon.png?width=104 104w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-square rpl-card__media rpl-card__media--category-grid" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/victoria-map-icon.png?width=104"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed"><a href="/regional-victoria-place-be" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Easier, safer and more affordable in regional Victoria<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Delivering good schools, healthcare close to home and a transport network that gets regional Victorians home faster.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></li><!--]--></ul><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--[--><div id="page-component-3496" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="3496" data-component-type="TideLandingPageCallToAction"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--call-to-action rpl-card--link rpl-card--inset" hassidebar="false" hastitle="false" pagebackground="default" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="400" height="400" alt="Treasurer Jaclyn Symes MP photo" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2025-05/Treasurer-Jaclyn-Symes-MP-photo.png?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2025-05/Treasurer-Jaclyn-Symes-MP-photo.png?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-panorama-m rpl-u-aspect-full-l rpl-card__media rpl-card__media--inset" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2025-05/Treasurer-Jaclyn-Symes-MP-photo.png?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3" data-cy="title">Treasurerâs message</h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><div data-cy="summary"><p>Donald Trumpâs war in the Middle East is resulting in higher prices at the fuel pump, putting Victorians under more pressure. This comes as the Reserve Bank is increasing interest rates due to re-emerging national inflationary pressures.<br><br>This Budget acknowledges the real challenges Victorians are facing.</p></div><!--]--><a href="/treasurers-message" class="rpl-button rpl-button--filled rpl-button--default rpl-u-focusable-block" aria-busy="false" role="button" data-cy="cta"><!----><span class="rpl-button__label rpl-type-label rpl-type-weight-bold"><!----><!--[-->Read the Treasurer's message<!--]--></span><!----></a><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--[--><div id="page-component-3844" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="3844" data-component-type="TideLandingPageContent"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-content" layout-area="body"><h2 id="budget-priorities">Budget priorities</h2></div><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--[--><div class="rpl-layout-card-grid"><!--[--><!--[--><div id="page-component-4183" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="4183" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1280" height="720" alt="Man at a petrol station filling up a car with a child inside" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Man-at-a-petrol-station-filling-up-a-car-with-a-child-inside.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/Man-at-a-petrol-station-filling-up-a-car-with-a-child-inside.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Man-at-a-petrol-station-filling-up-a-car-with-a-child-inside.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/helping-cost-living" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Helping with the cost of living<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Victorians are doing it tough and facing new challenges in the face of global economic uncertainty. Thatâs why the Victorian Government is easing cost of living pressures where we can, with real help, right now.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-4184" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="4184" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1280" height="720" alt="Couple standing in the kitchen reading paper bills" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Couple-standing-in-the-kitchen-reading-paper-bills.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/Couple-standing-in-the-kitchen-reading-paper-bills.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Couple-standing-in-the-kitchen-reading-paper-bills.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/making-life-more-affordable" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Making life more affordable<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>With cost of living pressures rising, the Victorian Government has provided instant cost of living relief â doing what we can to ease pressure on household budgets.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-4185" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="4185" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1280" height="720" alt="X'Trapolis 2.0 modern metro train" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/XTrapolis-2-0-modern-metro-train.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/XTrapolis-2-0-modern-metro-train.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/XTrapolis-2-0-modern-metro-train.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/making-life-easier" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Making life easier<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>When the cost of living is high, families donât just feel financial strain. Theyâre short on time. Thatâs why the Victorian Government is always looking for new solutions to make life easier for busy Victorians.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-4186" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="4186" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1280" height="720" alt="Healthcare professional standing in a hospital setting" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Healthcare-professional-standing-in-a-hospital-setting.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/Healthcare-professional-standing-in-a-hospital-setting.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Healthcare-professional-standing-in-a-hospital-setting.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/making-it-easier-get-free-healthcare" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Making it easier to get free healthcare<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>In 2026-27 alone, we are providing a record $32 billion to our health system. Through this Budget, weâre providing $3.9 billion in new investment.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-4187" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="4187" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1280" height="720" alt="Two primary school students playing outside a school" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Two-primary-school-students-playing-outside-a-school.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/Two-primary-school-students-playing-outside-a-school.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Two-primary-school-students-playing-outside-a-school.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/realising-potential-our-kids" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Realising the potential of our kids<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>In 2026-27 alone, we are providing $19 billion to our education system. Through this Budget, weâre providing $5.5 billion in new investment.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-4188" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="4188" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1280" height="720" alt="Two police officers walking down a city street in the evening" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Two-police-officers-walking-down-a-city-street-in-the-evening.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/Two-police-officers-walking-down-a-city-street-in-the-evening.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Two-police-officers-walking-down-a-city-street-in-the-evening.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/keeping-communities-safe" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Keeping communities safe<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>The Victorian Government invests in community safety. We continue to back our police with increased powers and resources to do their jobs.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-4189" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="4189" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1280" height="720" alt="Two people operating a robotic surgical system" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Two-people-operating-a-robotic-surgical-system.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/Two-people-operating-a-robotic-surgical-system.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Two-people-operating-a-robotic-surgical-system.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/backing-businesses-and-workers" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Backing businesses and workers<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Our strong economic position reflects this Governmentâs priority to make it faster, easier and more attractive to work and do business in Victoria.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-4190" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="4190" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1280" height="720" alt="Tractor on an agricultural farm" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Tractor-on-an-agricultural-farm.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/Tractor-on-an-agricultural-farm.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Tractor-on-an-agricultural-farm.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/regional-victoria-place-be" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Regional Victoria, the place to be<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>No matter where you live, every Victorian deserves access to the same quality public services. That means good schools, healthcare close to home and a transport network that gets you home faster.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-4191" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="4191" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link" layout-area="body"><!----><div class="rpl-card__upper"><!--[--><img onerror="this.setAttribute('data-error', 1)" width="1280" height="720" alt="Woman sitting in an indoor workspace" loading="lazy" data-nuxt-img sizes="768px" srcset="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Woman-sitting-in-an-indoor-workspace.jpg?width=768 768w, /sites/default/files/2026-04/Woman-sitting-in-an-indoor-workspace.jpg?width=1536 1536w" class="rpl-image rpl-image--fill rpl-image--cover rpl-u-aspect-wide rpl-u-aspect-ultrawide-s rpl-u-aspect-wide-m rpl-card__media" fetchpriority="auto" style="object-position:50% 50%;" data-cy="image" src="/sites/default/files/2026-04/Woman-sitting-in-an-indoor-workspace.jpg?width=1536"><!--]--></div><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[-->
44<h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/gender-equality-budget-statement" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Gender Equality Budget Statement<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Victoria uses gender responsive budgeting to deliver better outcomes for women and girls.</p><!--]--><!--]--><!----></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--]--><!--]--><!----><p class="rpl-type-p-small rpl-u-margin-t-6 rpl-updated-date" data-cy="updated-date"> Updated <time datetime="2026-05-04T16:27:57+10:00">4 May 2026</time></p><!--]--></main><!----></div></div></div><section id="rpl-below-body"><!--[--><!--[--><!--]--><div class="tide-content-rating rpl-u-screen-only"><div class="rpl-container"><div class="rpl-grid"><div class="rpl-col-12 rpl-col-7-m"><!----></div></div></div></div><!--]--></section><div class="rpl-back-to-top rpl-u-screen-only"><div class="rpl-back-to-top__inner rpl-container"><a href="#rpl-skip-links" class="rpl-button rpl-button--elevated rpl-button--default rpl-u-focusable-block rpl-button--icon-only-small-screens rpl-back-to-top__button" aria-busy="false" aria-label="Back to top"><!----><span class="rpl-button__label rpl-type-label rpl-type-weight-bold"><!----><!--[-->Back to top<!--]--></span><span class="rpl-icon rpl-icon--size-s rpl-icon--icon-arrow-up rpl-button__icon" aria-hidden="true"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M23.6 10.8 12.9.4c-.5-.5-1.3-.5-1.9 0L.4 10.8c-.5.5-.5 1.3 0 1.8l1.2 1.2c.5.5 1.4.5 1.9 0l6.3-6.5v15.4c0 .7.6 1.3 1.3 1.3h1.8c.7 0 1.3-.6 1.3-1.3V7.3l6.3 6.4c.5.5 1.4.5 1.9 0l1.2-1.2c.5-.4.5-1.2 0-1.7"></path></svg></span></a></div></div><!--[--><!--[--><footer class="rpl-footer rpl-footer--neutral rpl-u-screen-only" data-component-type="site-footer"><div class="rpl-container"><nav class="rpl-footer__nav" aria-label="Footer navigation"><!--[--><div class="rpl-footer-nav-section"><div class="rpl-footer-nav-section__header"><div class="rpl-footer-nav-section__header-inner"><h3 class="rpl-footer-nav-section__title rpl-type-label rpl-type-weight-bold"><a href="/budget-202627" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[-->Budget 2026/27<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></h3></div></div><div><ul class="rpl-list__items" data-depth="0"><!--[--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-type-p-small rpl-u-margin-b-3"><a href="/treasurers-message" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[-->Treasurerâs message<!--]--></span><!----><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li><!--]--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-type-p-small rpl-u-margin-b-3"><a href="/making-life-easier-safer-and-more-affordable" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[-->Making life easier, safer and more affordable<!--]--></span><!----><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li><!--]--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-type-p-small rpl-u-margin-b-3"><a href="/victorias-economy-resilient" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[-->Victoriaâs economy is resilient<!--]--></span><!----><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li><!--]--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-type-p-small rpl-u-margin-b-3"><a href="/sustaining-victorias-economic-growth" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[-->Sustaining Victoriaâs economic growth<!--]--></span><!----><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li><!--]--><!--[--><li class="rpl-list__item rpl-type-p-small rpl-u-margin-b-3"><a href="/delivering-our-fiscal-strategy" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline rpl-list__link"><!--[--><!--[--><!--[--><!----><!----><span class="rpl-list__label"><!--[-->Delivering our fiscal strategy<!--]--></span><!----><!--]--><!--]--><!----><!--]--></a><!----></li>
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