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Economic and fiscal update
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29 Sept 2026
Our take on the latest Economic and fiscal update (Tue 29 Sept 2026)
Government surplus
Government revenue
Government debt
$2.06b
$12.5b
A year earlier, in 2029
Over 2027-30, relative to BEFU 2026
44% of GDP in 2028, 2ppts lower than in BEFU 2026
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