Budget plan is cautious and conservative

By Jack Waterford
Updated April 23 2018 - 9:54pm, first published June 3 2014 - 8:52pm

This is news that should not be leaked to Capital Hill, because our continued survival probably depends on the perpetuation of the idea that we have been battered for some time, are reeling under the prospect of mass federal government redundancies and reduced general programs, and are in extra trouble because of the explicit withdrawal of some of the funds supposed to be coming for our hospitals, schools and universities.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Canberra news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.