Tributes for terror victim in Vic campaign

Victoria's political leaders have paid tribute to Melbourne terror attack victim Sisto Malaspina while on the campaign trail.

TRIBUTES TO BOURKE STREET TERROR VICTIM DURING THE VICTORIAN ELECTION CAMPAIGN

WHERE THEY WENT:

* Daniel Andrews: North Melbourne (the electorate of Melbourne)

* Matthew Guy: Melbourne CBD (Melbourne)

WHAT THEY SAID:

* "That's a fitting way for us to celebrate a very special life - the life of a beautiful man who was very generous and speaks to the identity of our city, our cafe culture, our warmth, our generosity of spirit." - Premier Daniel Andrews on the state funeral for Sisto Malaspina

* "Our heart felt sympathies to Sisto and his family and everyone at Pellegrini's. It is a Melbourne institution that we love." - Opposition Leader Matthew Guy

WHAT THEY PROMISED

* Labor

- $32 million towards public IVF services for low income couples struggling to get pregnant

* Liberal-Nationals

- $1 billion over eight years for a decentralisation fund to deliver infrastructure and jobs for regional Victoria.


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