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Indexation & the budget An explainer piece that discusses the rationale, use and limitations of indexation in the Commonwealth budget and associated programs.
Build your own budget consultation draft
The PBO invites your feedback on a consultation draft of a new analysis tool – Build your own budget.
Build your own budget allows users to adjust economic assumptions and policies to test their impacts on the fiscal position.
You can provide feedback through a short survey, or emailing feedback@pbo.gov.au.
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