The four month journey to budget approval

Update: 2025-09-10

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It's been over 100 days since Bugdet Day but lo and behold, the government is still in the process of securing Parliament's approval for the planned spending.
The delay comes down to Parliament’s lengthy financial scrutiny process.

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The four month journey to budget approval

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The four month journey to budget approval