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Victorian IT Projects Blow Out $1.25bn

Hundreds of Victorian IT projects have together blown out by more than $1.25 billion over the past decade, with some suffering years-long delays.

Analysis shows government IT initiatives in Victoria have exceeded budgets by over $1.25 billion collectively during the last ten years. Several projects have also experienced significant delays lasting multiple years.

Experts are now questioning whether taxpayers are receiving adequate value for money given the scale of the cost overruns and project hold-ups.