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Victorian Labor dental clinic election pledge

Overview

The Victorian Labor Party has expanded its election platform by doubling a commitment to establish 20 free dental clinics if re-elected on November 28. Premier Ben Carroll announced the $230 million initiative, which increases the previous pledge of 10 clinics. The plan aims to treat approximately 200,000 Victorians annually beginning in July 2027.

The proposed clinics are slated for 14 Melbourne locations and six regional centers, including Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Latrobe, Mildura, and Shepparton. Premier Carroll stated the policy is intended to ensure no citizen lives in pain due to costs or must use superannuation for dental care.

Opposition responses have included questioning the timing of the announcement and the funding sources given the state’s debt. These developments occur amid polling by Roy Morgan that shows the Coalition leading the primary vote.

Entities

Labor Party · Victoria · Ben Carroll · Roy Morgan · Jess Wilson

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Victoria Labor Premier pledges 20 free dental clinics

    Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has doubled Labor's election pledge to open 20 free dental clinics, a $230 million initiative aimed at treating 200,000 people annually starting in 2027.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Labor expands free dental clinic pledge for Victoria

    Victorian Labor has doubled its pledge to build 20 free dental clinics, costing $230 million, ahead of the state election. The Nationals have questioned the funding and timing of the announcement.

Sources

7news.com.au · bendigoadvertiser.com.au · communitynews.com.au · theqldr.com.au