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Budget 2013 - functional, not flashy
Budget 2013 - functional, not flashy
Finance Minister Bill English's approach to Budget 2013 was "to spend well, not to spend up". Flashy, no. Functional, yes.
If last year's budget
had an edgy feel as the Government tried (successfully) to
keep the ratings agencies at bay, this year's budget feels
much more comfortable. The fiscal and economic outlook is
steadier and the Government has managed to squeeze out of
the Treasury a skinny forecast surplus for 2014/2015.
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