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Parliamentary Budget Officer issues dire warning over public finances

Parliamentary Budget Officer issues dire warning over public finances

Update: 2025-09-29
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Jason Jacques, the interim Parliamentary Budget Officer, says federal government spending is becoming unsustainable, as the deficit is projected to increase by nearly $17 billion for 2025-2026.

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Parliamentary Budget Officer issues dire warning over public finances

Parliamentary Budget Officer issues dire warning over public finances

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