Jess Wilson bails on press conference after four minutes, 39 seconds

Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson cut short an election press conference after less than five minutes on Thursday, rejecting Labor claims of a $6.35 billion hole in her campaign promises but refusing to bring forward the release of independent costings of the Coalition’s commitments.

Wilson has come under increasing pressure from economists to explain how she plans to repair the state’s finances while also promising billions in tax cuts and sweeteners ahead of the November 28 election.

Treasurer Colin Brooks accused Wilson of being arrogant and having “dodgy costings” as he released Labor’s analysis of their rival’s promises – which included a $6.35 billion shortfall.

At a press conference at a separate campaign event shortly afterwards, Wilson answered a single question from each of the nine journalists present then left – after four minutes and 39 seconds.

The commitments the Coalition has tallied up so far will cost the budget…