Politics and Government Politics and Government
Tue, December 17, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ] - Politico
High noon and FES o'clock
Mon, December 16, 2024
[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ] - The New York Times
Trump Meets the Press
[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ] - MSN
Let's talk about Bidenomics
Sun, December 15, 2024
[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ] - MSN
Politics Now: December 14th, 2024

Government departments pushed to defer spending ahead of election


//politics-government.news-articles.net/content/ .. -pushed-to-defer-spending-ahead-of-election.html
Published in Politics and Government on Monday, December 16th 2024 at 15:01 GMT by The Australian Financial Review   Print publication without navigation

  • Bureaucrats say they are being asked to "re-profile" spending to minimise the size of deficits in time for the federal polls.

The article from the Australian Financial Review discusses how the Australian government, in anticipation of the upcoming federal election, has instructed various departments to defer spending. This directive comes as part of a broader strategy to manage the budget and potentially present a more favorable financial position before the election. The move involves delaying or reallocating funds for projects and programs, which could impact the timing and delivery of public services and infrastructure. This approach is not uncommon as governments often seek to control fiscal optics in the lead-up to elections, aiming to either showcase fiscal responsibility or to have more funds available for pre-election promises or adjustments. However, this strategy has raised concerns about the potential negative effects on public services and the economy, with critics arguing that such deferrals could lead to inefficiencies and delays in essential services.

Read the Full The Australian Financial Review Article at:
[ https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/government-departments-pushed-to-defer-spending-ahead-of-election-20241216-p5kyl4 ]

Publication Contributing Sources