4BC Mornings with Bill McDonald

'Dark days ahead for the federal budget' as blowout could be worse than indicated


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The news from Treasurer Jim Chalmers that the budget bottom line is getting worse ahead of the looming federal election could be worse than he’s indicated. 

Deloitte Access Economics has estimated this year’s budget deficit, which Chalmers forecast to reach $28.3 billion, will be closer to $33.5 billion.

The Unconventional Economist, Leith Van Onselen, joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to unpack the causes and consequences.

 

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