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Fiscal stimulus urgently needed but unlikely

We estimate that a fiscal stimulus equivalent to 1.5% of GDP would still be consistent with maintaining Australia’s AAA-rating. Unfortunately, fiscal policy probably won’t come to the rescue, leaving the onus to support demand on the RBA.

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