Council & Politics
31 May, 2026
Coalition guarantees a fair share
THE Liberal-Nationals coalition has promised 25 per cent of all government infrastructure spending will occur in regional Victoria if successful at November’s election.
The coalition says its 25 per cent Fair Share Guarantee will ensure a quarter of all Victorian Government infrastructure expenditure will be allocated towards projects such as schools, hospitals, roads, emergency services, mental health and other community infrastructure in regional Victoria.
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson said for more than a decade under Labor, regional Victoria has lost out when it comes to government spending and infrastructure investment.
She claims analysis by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office has confirmed less than 12 per cent of capital spending in the 2025-26 Budget is allocated to regional Victorians.
“For a decade under Labor, regional Victoria has been shortchanged and overlooked.
“Our team’s plan is simple - regional Victorians represent 25 per cent our population, so we will guarantee they receive 25 per cent of our infrastructure spending.
“Only a Liberal and Nationals Government will guarantee regional Victoria its fair share and deliver the quality infrastructure our regions deserve.”
Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Liveability, Danny O’Brien, said a future coalition government will invest for all Victorians not just those who live in the city.
“Regional Victorians have had enough of a Labor Government that invests twice as much in Melbourne as it does in regional Victoria. While Labor spends $1 million per hour on interest, our regional communities are missing out,” Mr O’Brien said.