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Australia's big budget deficit

Federal Finance Minister Mathias Cormann

Federal Finance Minister Mathias Cormann Source: AAP

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed Australia’s budget deficit hit almost $86 billion last financial year, the largest since world war two.


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By Shuba Krishnan

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Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed Australia’s budget deficit hit almost $86 billion last financial year, the largest since world war two.



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