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State Budget

In May each year, the Victorian Government publishes its budget for the year ahead, detailing spending in every area of State Government programs. Decisions in the budget affect the level of services and infrastructure available to low income and disadvantaged Victorians, the distribution of taxes, and the concessions and benefits that households receive.

This means that influencing the Budget is incredibly important to achieve VCOSS' goal of advocating for the development of a sustainable, fair and equitable society. Each year VCOSS develops a state budget submission to government to influence budget decisions. This submission is distributed to all members of Victorian parliament, to key public servants and is available on our website.

VCOSS 2010-11 State Budget Submission:

PDF VCOSS State Budget Submission 2010-11

PDF VCOSS State Budget Submission Executive Summary 2010-11

PDF VCOSS Rural and Regional Statement 2010-11

Word Format Memo to State Budget Committee: Time to support young Victorians

VCOSS 2009-10 State Budget Submission:
Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable

Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable - Full Report

PDF Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable - VCOSS State Budget Submission 2009-10

Word Format Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable - VCOSS State Budget Submission 2009-10

Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable - Executive Summary

PDF Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable - VCOSS State Budget Submission 2009-10 (Executive Summary)

Word Format Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable - VCOSS State Budget Submission 2009-10 (Executive Summary)

Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable - Chapters (PDF)

Past Submissions

PDF VCOSS State Budget Submission 2009-2010

PDF VCOSS State Budget Submission Executive Summary 2009-2010
PDF VCOSS State Budget Submission 2008-2009
PDF VCOSS State Budget Submission Executive Summary 2008-2009

VCOSS State Budget Submission 2007-2008
PDF VCOSS State Budget Submission 2007-2008