The government unveiled only modest increases in spending in today’s fiscal update. And while the unemployment rate has now reached levels where the Treasurer has pledged to start repairing the public finances, the government’s priority remains to support the economy amidst continued virus uncertainty. The upshot is that a genuine spending boost will still happen ahead of federal elections in May.
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