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:
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 -
VCOSS State Budget Submission 2009-10
Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable -
VCOSS State Budget Submission 2009-10
Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable - Executive Summary
Future Victoria: inclusive, liveable, sustainable - Chapters (PDF)
- 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
Past Submissions
VCOSS State Budget Submission 2009-2010
VCOSS State Budget Submission Executive Summary 2009-2010
VCOSS State Budget Submission 2008-2009
VCOSS State Budget Submission Executive Summary 2008-2009
VCOSS State Budget Submission 2007-2008
VCOSS State Budget Submission 2007-2008