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.
Stronger people, stronger state
VCOSS 2012-13 State Budget Submission
Read the VCOSS State Budget Submission 2012-13 outline (HTML)
Read the VCOSS State Budget Submission 2012-13 (interactive Issuu)
Download the VCOSS State Budget Submission 2012-13 (full PDF)
Rural and Regional edition
Read the VCOSS Rural and Regional State Budget Submission 2012-13 outline (HTML)
Read the VCOSS Rural and Regional State Budget Submission 2012-13 (interactive Issuu)
Download the VCOSS Rural and Regional State Budget Submission 2012-13 (full PDF)
VCOSS 2011-12 State Budget Submission
VCOSS State Budget Submission 2011-12
VCOSS 2010-11 State Budget Submission
VCOSS State Budget Submission 2010-11
VCOSS State Budget Submission Executive Summary 2010-11
VCOSS Rural and Regional Statement 2010-11
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
Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable - Executive Summary
Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable - Chapters
- Overview
- Summary of Recommendations
- Children and Families
- Young People
- Community Sector Sustainability
- Climate Change
- Cost of Living
- Disability and Accessibility
- Education and Early Childhood Development
- Health and Wellbeing
- Housing and Homelessness
- Human Rights
- Justice
- Skills and Workforce Participation
- Transport