Tuesday, 12 May 2026

State budget hits and misses

The 2026-27 State Budget has been criticised for failing to fund a tourism package for the MotoGP loss and the next stage of the Wonthaggi Hospital upgrade, but other initiatives have been welcomed including continued funding for the Phillip Island Community Hospital and bridge works.

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State budget hits and misses
According to the 2026-27 State Budget released last week there will be free mental health and wellbeing care without the need for a trip to the GP at a Cowes Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub. Meanwhile, there has been criticism the budget failed to provide a tourism package to replace the loss of the MotoGP.

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