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state political reporter Adam Langenberg

More money than expected for AFL team in Tasmanian budget but public sector cuts on the way

Lower-than-expected GST revenues didn't give Tasmanian Treasurer Michael Ferguson much to work with. (ABC News: Paul Strk)

Tasmanian Treasurer Michael Ferguson has delivered a restrained second budget as he begins the long journey back to surplus and tries to rein in ballooning debt.

The money the government is spending is focused on health and education, combined with multiple measures to address the rising cost of living.

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