Covid left Victorians a $31b debt hangover, and while the Opposition busies itself with infighting, Premier Dan Andrews hunts for savings.

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.