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Australia Posts Deficit A$6 Billion Below Forecast

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Australia Posts Deficit A$6 Billion Below Forecast

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Australia’s underlying cash deficit for the year through June was A$22.3 billion, about A$6 billion below the A$28.3 billion forecast in May. Treasurer Jim Chalmers attributed the improved result to responsible fiscal management despite global volatility; he said Australia’s strong budget position had helped preserve its AAA credit rating.

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