Pollie promises for sick kids, new mums

Thousands of extra Victorian children will be treated at the Royal Children's Hospital under a Labor pledge, while the Liberals offer support to new mums group.

TUESDAY ON THE VICTORIAN ELECTION CAMPAIGN

WHERE THEY WENT

* Daniel Andrews - Parkville (in the electorate of Melbourne)

* Matthew Guy - Kilsyth (Croydon)

WHAT THEY SAID

* "Just think for a moment those dedicated members of the special operations group crossing those thresholds, kicking down those doors not knowing what danger awaits them on the other side. They have done us proud." - Premier Daniel Andrews on the efforts of police to prevent a terror attack in Melbourne

* "Whether it is domestic security such as home invasions, car jackings, out of control violent crime in our state, the Liberals and Nationals will always put safety and security first." - Opposition Leader Matthew Guy on a foiled alleged ISIS-inspired attack

WHAT THEY PROMISED

LABOR:

* Energy companies who wrongfully disconnect customers will have to pay a $250,000 civil penalty. An end to energy market door-to-door sales and cold-calling telemarketers

* $31 million to expand Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital

* $800,000 to Surfing Victoria to teach surfers CPR skills, basic first-aid and board rescues, and introduce a modified program into some secondary schools

* $200,000 to Surfing Victoria to develop a program for surfers to help scuba divers

LIBERALS:

* An extra $700,000 to expand support group, The Babes Project, in Melbourne's east

* Foster and kinship carers will get another $1500 each per year to help cover expenses, while carers in regional Victoria would also get 10 per cent extra


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