Economists believe the federal government can ditch its much promised budget surplus without damaging its triple-A credit rating.Treasury reportedly has advised the government to dump its commitment to a surplus, warning a slump in nominal economic growth poses a threat to revenue.
13/12/2012 - 11:54
No damage if surplus dumped: economists
13/12/2012 - 11:54
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