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Jess Wilson bails on press conference after four minutes, 39 seconds

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 05, 2026 • 06:58 AM
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The Coalition leader denied Labor claims of a $6.4 billion hole in her election promises, and is under pressure to explain how she will repair Victoria’s finances.

Jess Wilson bails on press conference after four minutes, 39 seconds

Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson cut short an election press conference after less than five minutes on Thursday, rejecting Labor claims of a $6.35 billion hole in her campaign promises but refusing to bring forward the release of independent costings of the Coalition’s commitments.

Wilson has come under increasing pressure from economists to explain how she plans to repair the state’s finances while also promising billions in tax cuts and sweeteners ahead of the November 28 election.

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