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Good morning, early birds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said Australia could become an unrecognisable “public autocracy” if a national ICAC with influence was established, and the Coalition has announced it would freeze the pension-deeming rate for two years if elected. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma…

Cushioning the blow of payroll taxes on businesses was not considered in Victoria's budget as the state instead eyes fiscal repair.

Analysis: While the budget seeks to repair the damage of the past two years, it’s clear some wounds are yet to heal

Analysis: To fight his way back to surplus, Pallas relies on economic growth rather than spending cuts or increased taxes

Tim Pallas announces new hospitals, clearing of a surgery backlog and hiring of thousands of healthcare workers

Treasurer Tim Pallas says Victoria's rising debt will be kept in check using a newly created future fund, predominantly financed by revamping its roads agency.

Victoria's election-year budget will pile on debt to fix the state's beleaguered health system and continue to pump money into education and transport, all while it attempts to claw back a modest surplus in just four years.

Tim Pallas says Tuesday’s budget shows the state performed better than expected this financial year

Stretched to its limits over the past two years, Victoria's health system will receive a $12 billion boost as part of this year's pre-election budget.

Opposition Leader Matthew Guy says under the pledge, the Coalition will pump an extra $10 million into IBAC's budget per year and increase the Victorian Ombudsman's funding by $2 million per year.

Analysis: In days before last year’s budget, $4.2bn in commitments were announced. Just $277m has been announced ahead of Tuesday’s