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KEY POINTS
The Victorian premier says super funds have an obligation to invest in projects that support Australian workers.
Jacinta Allan's government is seeking more private investors for public infrastructure.
Victoria's net debt is forecast to hit $194 billion by 2028-29, but Allan's strategy focuses on growth.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has called on Australia's $4.3 trillion superannuation sector to play a greater role in funding hospitals, schools and other critical infrastructure, saying funds have an obligation to invest their members" savings into projects that support workers,
#Superannuation belongs to the Australian people to self fund retirement. It's not government money. #JacintaAllan, @jimchalmers.bsky.social don't get to use it as a #policy #slushfund
@albomp.bsky.social & @australianlabor.bsky.social need to tax fossil fuel, gas & Billionaire$ for that.
#auspol