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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Lucy Bladen

ACT budget deficit blowout $340m higher than forecast

The ACT's budget deficit is expected to blow out by more than $340 million with the government blaming the increase on lower than expected revenue from taxes.

The federal government's crackdown on consultants in the public service has affected the territory government's budget bottom line, forcing a downgrade to payroll tax forecasts.

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