Victorian election to decide future of the Melbourne wholesale market

The future of the Melbourne wholesale market has become a key issue in the Victorian election, with the state's major political parties proposing contrasting approaches to the facility's ownership.

The opposition Coalition has announced plans to sell the wholesale market as a measure to claw back state debt. In contrast, the incumbent Labor Party has pledged to retain public ownership and keep the market.

This policy divergence offers voters a clear choice regarding state assets and debt management as part of the broader Victorian electoral contest.