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![]() Stephen BartosBrisbane Times |
Most of the proposed savings seem achievable – except for the cuts to the public service.
Even when parties release their costings, voters may not get the full picture. Parties may omit particular items that might attract criticism.
Labor has released details of how much its election spending promises will cost, putting pressure on the Coalition to do the same.
Even when parties release their costings, voters may not get the full picture. Parties may omit particular items that might attract criticism.
The Budget Paper 2 book, which contains new measures, is a slim document.
Household and government spending contributed to the strongest growth in two years, data on Wednesday showed.
Australia’s economic growth remains in the slow lane, at only 0.3% for the September quarter, keeping Australia close to recession territory....
The latest national accounts show the Australian economy is struggling. It’s what you would expect after the sharpest series of interest rate rises...