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04 November 2022
As the State Election campaign nears the end of its first week, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas and Opposition Leader Matthew Guy have outlined their vision for Victoria’s future.
The Herald Sun and the Victorian Chamber hosted Future Victoria to explore what Victoria could look like in 2030, and the vision of the leaders that will help shape it.
Joined by 170 guests at ZINC at Federation Square, Mr Pallas and Mr Guy outlined their visions for the future of the economy, business, health, infrastructure, education, the arts and many other aspects that impact our lives.
Following their keynote addresses, a panel of business leaders including Ciaran Carruthers, Crown Resorts CEO; Penny Fowler, Chairman of Herald & Weekly Times; and Janet Whiting AM, Partner at Gilbert + Tobin also explored their respective views on the future of their organisations and the state.
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According to Mr Pallas, “good governments change lives… and deliver what matters not just for today but the many years ahead”. Fast forwarding to 2030, he envisages:
Mr Pallas concludes that the vision is “not just a pipedream” and the foundations have been laid by the current government, which is working with industry and community to deliver these commitments.
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After the challenges of the past few years, Mr Guy is “more confident than ever before in our state’s future.”
He says the people of Victoria make the state. “It’s our greatest strength and has always been”. Because of this, Mr Guy plans to drive people back by thinking positively and envisaging a 2030 that comprises:
“Families and business can get ahead, live and prosper here in the greatest state,” Mr Guy says. While the cost of setting up and living in Victoria is currently prohibitive, he pledges support from his government to make it succeed.
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