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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Jasper Lindell

'Magic pudding economics': Battle of the $1b blackhole as ACT election nears

ACT Labor has sharpened its attacks on the economic credentials of the Canberra Liberals two weeks from election day, with Chief Minister Andrew Barr warning Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee's commitments risked a $1 billion blackhole in the territory's budget.

The Liberals have not submitted any requests for costings to ACT Treasury, meaning their election commitments will not be independently priced before the start of early voting on Tuesday.

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