The budget deficit is $214 billion this year in the aim of resuscitating the pandemic-hit economy. 11 million Australians will benefit from sped-up tax cuts and extra rebates. ICAC has heard racing heir Louise Waterhouse deny offering money to the former Wagga Wagga MP David Maguire. There's just one more slot to be filled for the upcoming Everest, with Libertini going to James Harron overnight.
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