Australian Government Warned to Slash $16 Billion Industry Assistance Spending

Australian Government Warned to Slash $16 Billion Industry Assistance Spending
Coal operations at the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia, on Nov. 18. 2015. William West/AFP via Getty Images
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The Productivity Commission has warned the Australian government to limit its industry assistance spending following the economy’s recovery to avoid negative impacts.

A report by the commission found that the federal government spent at least $16 billion (US$11.14 billion) to support various industries in the 2020-2021 financial year, up $4.2 billion from the previous year.
Alfred Bui
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