It's not the size of the budget deficit that counts; it's how you use it
- Written by Steven Hamilton, Visiting Fellow, Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
ShutterstockIn putting together his unprecedented pandemic budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg had two big tasks: to support the economy now, and to kick-start the next boom.
Many commentators seem to be enamoured by the size of the spend. But once you dig into the details, it’s a mixed bag.
The 2020 budget certainly delivers on boosting...
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