May 14, 2013

Fox News: Australia's promised budget surplus blows out to $19.4 billion deficit as economy slows

The Australian government's promise to deliver a surplus in the current fiscal year has blown out to a 19.4 billion Australian dollar ($19.4 billion) deficit as a fading mining boom coupled with a buoyant Aussie dollar slows the economy.The projected deficit for the 12 months ending June 30 is included in the government's economic blueprint for the coming year released on Tuesday, which includes spending increases in defense, foreign aid, care for the disabled and education.

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Australia's promised budget surplus blows out to $19.4 billion deficit as economy slows | Fox News

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