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A $355 billion hole in the federal budget shouldn’t stop spending on welfare, tax cuts: report – ABC News

The coronavirus crisis will punch a $355 billion hole in the federal budget, according to a new report which calls on the Government to continue massive stimulus spending to create jobs and lift the nation out of a recession.

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The coronavirus crisis will punch a $355 billion hole in the federal budget, according to a new report which calls on the Federal Government to continue massive stimulus spending to create jobs and lift the nation out of a recession.
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  • Deloitte Access Economics’ latest forecasts for the federal budget are grim, but slightly improved due to higher iron ore prices
  • Despite the massive stimulus spending already undertaken to fight the COVID crisis, the report suggests mor…

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