Victoria's Money Plan for 2026-27

May 5, 2026, 09:55
AustraliaPolitics

Introduction

The Victoria government has a new plan for its money. The government has some extra money, but it also owes a lot of money to others.

Main Body

The government has a small profit. However, the state debt is very high. It is $175.6 billion. The government spent this money on new trains and big buildings. Life is expensive now. The government wants to help people. They made car registration cheaper. They also made buses and trains cheaper. They gave tax help to people who buy new homes. The government spends a lot on health and safety. They spent $32.3 billion on hospitals. They also spent money on a new court for young people who break the law.

Conclusion

The government has some extra money, but the high debt is still a big problem.

Learning

💸 Talking about Money (Opposites)

In this text, we see two different ways to talk about money. To get to A2, you need to know when something is 'extra' and when it is 'missing'.

1. The Good Side (Plus +)

  • Profit →\rightarrow Money you make/earn.
  • Extra money →\rightarrow More than you need.
  • Cheaper →\rightarrow Costs less money.

2. The Bad Side (Minus -)

  • Debt →\rightarrow Money you owe to someone else.
  • Expensive →\rightarrow Costs a lot of money.

🛠️ Sentence Builder: "Spent"

Notice how the text uses the word spent. Use this pattern to talk about your own life:

[Person] + spent + [Amount] + on + [Thing]

  • The government spent $32.3 billion on hospitals.
  • I spent $10 on coffee.
  • She spent $100 on a new dress.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
the group that makes and enforces laws for a country
Example:The government will announce new rules tomorrow.
money (n.)
coins and bills used for buying goods and services
Example:I need to save some money for a trip.
plan (n.)
a set of ideas for doing something
Example:We have a plan to finish the project by Friday.
extra (adj.)
more than what is needed or usual
Example:She brought an extra bag for the trip.
debt (n.)
money that must be paid back
Example:The company has a large debt to pay.
profit (n.)
money earned after all costs are paid
Example:The shop made a small profit this month.
train (n.)
a vehicle that runs on tracks and carries people
Example:I take the train to work every day.
building (n.)
a structure with a roof and walls
Example:The new building is very tall.
life (n.)
the time a person or animal is alive
Example:She enjoys her life in the city.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:That dress is very expensive.
help (n.)
assistance or support
Example:He offered help when I was stuck.
car (n.)
a vehicle with four wheels that runs on roads
Example:My car is blue.
registration (n.)
the act of signing up for something
Example:Car registration must be renewed yearly.
bus (n.)
a large vehicle that carries many passengers
Example:The bus stops at the corner.
tax (n.)
money paid to the government
Example:Taxes help fund public services.
home (n.)
a place where someone lives
Example:I love my home.
health (n.)
the state of being physically fit
Example:Regular exercise improves health.
safety (n.)
the condition of being protected from danger
Example:Safety rules keep everyone safe.
hospital (n.)
a building where sick people are treated
Example:She was taken to the hospital.
court (n.)
a place where legal disputes are decided
Example:He appeared in court yesterday.
law (n.)
a rule that must be followed
Example:Breaking the law can lead to punishment.
problem (n.)
an issue that needs a solution
Example:We need to solve this problem.
state (n.)
a region with its own government
Example:The state has many parks.
billion (n.)
a number equal to 1,000,000,000
Example:The city has a population of 4.5 billion.
new (adj.)
not old; recently made or discovered
Example:She bought a new phone.
small (adj.)
not big in size
Example:He has a small dog.
big (adj.)
large in size
Example:The big tree shaded the yard.
high (adj.)
at a great height or large amount
Example:The high price surprised everyone.
cheap (adj.)
low in price
Example:They sold the shoes at a cheap price.
cheaper (adj.)
lower in price than something else
Example:This version is cheaper than the original.
young (adj.)
not old; recently born or made
Example:The young children played outside.