Victoria's pothole crisis becomes election battleground

Victoria has Australia's worst pothole problem. Labor pledges $352 million to fix 500,000 potholes by January 2027. The Coalition promises $5 billion over four years for road maintenance.

Why it mattersPotholes damage vehicle suspension and tyres. Which party wins will decide which repair plan gets funded.

AustraliaVictorian drivers will face different road quality depending on election result; nationwide issue affects costs for road users everywhere.

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Victoria's road decay blamed on privatisation by former VicRoads staff

Nearly half of Victoria's state roads are in poor condition. Former engineers blame three decades of privatisation for the decline.

Why it mattersRoad condition affects safety and vehicle damage. The debate over privatisation versus public management will shape Victoria's upcoming election.