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Callum Godde and Tara Cosoleto

FOUND: Premier defends pressing on with big build despite debt - You Need To See This

Premier Daniel Andrews pushed back on suggestions that spending on infrastructure projects be cut. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The Victorian government has defended plans to press on with major projects amid soaring debt, declaring it will bear fruit for future generations.

More than $200 billion worth of Victorian infrastructure projects are under way and Tuesday's state budget set aside an extra $9.3b for new works.

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