FED: Gov't agrees to make change to stimulus package=2

AAP General News (Australia)
02-12-2009
FED: Gov't agrees to make change to stimulus package=2

"We do not reduce these payments lightly because we know they are essential to support
growth and jobs in the near term," government frontbencher Senator Nick Sherry told parliament.

"But we have decided on this small reduction which maintains the overall effectiveness
of the government's plan ... while taking into account the views of others."

The government is trying to have parliament approve a package of measures aimed at
heading off a looming recession.

Treasurer Wayne Swan held talks with the Australian Greens on Thursday.

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KEYWORD: STIMULUS UPDATE 2 CANBERRA

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