澳大利亚国库部长吉姆·查尔默斯公布，联邦政府预测的预算赤字将减少60亿澳元。此次调整归因于税收收入高于预期以及支出减少。
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a $6 billion improvement to the federal government's forecast budget deficit. The revision was attributed to stronger-than-expected tax receipts and lower spending.
澳大利亚国库部长吉姆·查尔默斯宣布，本财年联邦政府预测的预算赤字将减少60亿澳元。查尔默斯将此次调整归因于强劲的劳动力市场数据，以及企业利润带来的税收收入增加。
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a $6 billion improvement to the federal government's forecast budget deficit for this financial year. Chalmers attributed the revision to strong labor market data and higher tax receipts from corporate profits.
更新后的数据表明，自政府上次更新预算以来，经济的韧性超出预期。在支出方面，一些项目的成本低于预测，进一步缩小了赤字。
The updated figures suggest the economy has proven more resilient than expected since the government's last budget update. On the spending side, some programmes came in under their forecast cost, further narrowing the deficit.
反对党批评政府，称赤字改善源于临时性收入波动，而非持久性的结构改革。查尔默斯表示，政府将继续坚持审慎的财政政策方针。
The opposition criticized the government, arguing the improvement stems from temporary revenue swings rather than lasting structural reform. Chalmers said the government would maintain a disciplined approach to fiscal policy.
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New Zealand sees significant rise in people trafficking investigations New Zealand's government says there has been "a lot more activity" in people trafficking investigations. Officials point to resource shortages and blurred agency roles as hampering the country's response to human trafficking.
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Pressure grows to import experimental sea lion vaccine as Australia launches bird flu campaign Australia's federal government has launched a national education campaign on H5 bird flu, offering practical advice on what to do if people encounter sick or dead birds. Meanwhile, pressure is growing to import an experimental vaccine to protect sea lions.
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Commerce Commission cracks down on cartels in public procurement New Zealand's Commerce Commission chair Dr John Small said illegal bid-rigging is costing taxpayers around $360 million a year. The regulator has launched a fresh crackdown on cartel behavior in public procurement.