In short:

Tasmania will spend a record $5.1 billion on infrastructure over the next four years, which the treasurer says is a balanced decision to support jobs.

A recent review of the state’s finances questioned the size of its public infrastructure program — larger than all other states and territories — and warned it may be unaffordable.

What’s next?

The state budget will be handed down in full on Thursday September 12, foreshadowed by concerns about cuts to public services.