The voting public “are quickly losing confidence” in the new Premier Jacinta Allan, says state Opposition Leader John Pesutto as support for the Coalition improves in Victoria.
Speaking at the Liberal Conference on Sunday, Mr Pesutto said he was buoyed by recent polls that showed Labor’s primary vote sinking.
“They (Victorians) are seeing corruption around the CFMEU,” he said.
“They are seeing inaction by Premier Jacinta Allan. They are seeing no debt plan to reduce debt. They are seeing taxes go through the roof and it is no surprise.”
After slamming Ms Allan and her government, he called for the Suburban Rail Loop contracts to be released for public scrutiny.
John Pesutto in good spirits after Labor Primary vote falls. Picture: David Crosling
He also questioned whether the CFMEU has had any influence over the project.
His comments came after Mr Pesutto and spokesperson for Planning, James Newbury unveiled the Coalition’s new plan to fast-track cultural heritage plans to help build more homes sooner in Victoria.
Under the “sensible” plan Mr Pesutto said cultural heritage plans would have to be completed within two weeks by Registered Aboriginal parties and that costs would be set to give developers and home builders “more certainty”.
The Herald Sun Indigenous heritage laws were delaying projects for up to 18 months.
