Treasury Minister holds meetings ahead of Budget

Sunday, 30 December 2012 00:00

The Treasury Minister says engaging with the local business community ahead of next year’s Budget is vitally important.

He’s had more than 40 meetings with a cross-section of industries to discuss the economic outlook for 2013 and beyond.

The Treasury is currently working on a Budget framework and projections for the next three years to help assist other government departments with forward planning.

The focus is on stimulating economic growth, re-balancing finances and protecting the vulnerable.

Eddie Teare says it is a complex process and he needs to know what people think:

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