Premier Denis Napthine pledged $177 million for the new Monash Children's Hospital, which would include adding a helipad and emergency room. The Coalition also pledged $10 million for a new gifted academy in Prahran.
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Opposition leader Daniel Andrews promised $16.3 million for the Monash Medical Centre, which would buy medical imaging equipment and facilities, doubling outpatient suites and a new MRI and CT scanner. He refused to answer questions on the CFMEU.
CAMPAIGN CAPERS
Australian Greens leader Christine Milne and candidate in Melbourne Ellen Sandell climbed a narrow aluminium ladder onto the roof of Greens leader Greg Barber's office to get a picturesque shot for their campaign launch.
World Vision head Tim Costello said a quote used in campaign materials - where he appeared to endorse controversial Frankston MP Geoff Shaw - was taken out of context. "I don't ever endorse and nor does World Vision," Reverend Costello told ABC radio.
A rumoured 2000 people in Victoria watched the state election debate while the VEC reported that almost 120,000 people voted in the first three days of pre-polling, making early voting 60 times more popular than watching the debate.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"We're here to cut through the merry-go-round bullshit of the two major parties and stand up for progressive policies that create a more equitable society where culture and dignity is part of everyone's lives," The Basics Rock 'n Roll party candidate Kris Schroeder.