The Napthine Government has released its latest hospital data which shows a further blowout in the number of Victorians waiting for elective surgery, Member for Monbulk, James Merlino said today.

Patients at the Angliss Hospital will be no better off under this year’s budget due to another year of health funding cuts by the Napthine Government, James Merlino, Member for Monbulk said.

The Napthine Government has failed to keep its promise to provide hundreds of extra beds across Victoria despite Angliss Hospital desperately needing the extra facilities, Deputy Opposition Leader James Merlino said today.

The Napthine Liberal Government's budget cuts to the Country Fire Authority (CFA) are set to continue with reports this week that a further $40 million will be cut in next week’s State Budget, Mr Merlino, State Member for Monbulk said today.

The Napthine Government is likely to abandon local soccer clubs in the upcoming State Budget, State Member for Monbulk, James Merlino said.