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Indexation & the budget – an introduction

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Budget Explainer, 1 March 2023

This explainer piece discusses the rationale, use and limitations of indexation in the Commonwealth budget and associated programs. 

Download the full printable version: PDF icon (1.1 MB)
Data: MS Excel (31 KB)


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  • Parliamentary Budget Office
    • About the PBO
    • What's new
    • Build your own budget – consultation release
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Costings and budget information
    • Publications
      • Research reports
      • Budget Explainers
        • Indexation & the budget – an introduction
        • Fuel taxation in Australia
        • The Contingency Reserve
        • Bracket creep and its fiscal impact
      • Budget Bites
      • Fiscal projections and sustainability
      • Chart packs and other budget analyses
      • Online budget glossary
      • Election commitments reports
      • Consultation papers
      • Information papers
      • Costings
      • Unlegislated measures
      • Media releases
      • Speeches and presentations
      • Submissions
    • PDI Calculator
    • Guides to the budget and PBO work
    • Online budget glossary
    • Data portal
    • General elections
    • Guidance for Senators and Members
    • Guidance for Commonwealth Agencies
    • Careers
    • Contact the Parliamentary Budget Office
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