Tasmanian budget 2015/16

03 June 2015

 

The Tasmanian budget showed a general government operating deficit of $58.5m for 2015-16, better by $75m than forecast last budget. The overall fiscal deficit of $157.1m, $50m better than before. Total state sector net debt is expected to rise from $529m Jun-15 to $740m Jun-16 so new borrowing requirement of around $210m. There are no maturities in 2015-16, so another quiet year of issuance is expected.

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