Tag: public budget
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Australia’s Tomago Deal and the Test of Spending Discipline under Albanese
What is the Tomago deal and why it matters The term “Tomago deal” has become shorthand in Australian political debate for a high-profile arrangement that links the nation’s energy-intensive industry sectors with international partners, notably in Norway and China. While the specifics can be complex—spanning energy supply, technology transfer, and potentially subsidies or guarantees—the core…
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Mamdani Names Dean Fuleihan First Deputy Mayor, Budget Guru Aims to Steer City Finances
Announcement signals a strategic shift in city leadership In a move that signals a renewed focus on fiscal discipline and operational efficiency, Mamdani has appointed Dean Fuleihan as the city’s First Deputy Mayor. Known for his deep experience in budgeting and financial management, Fuleihan is stepping into a role that combines policy oversight with hands-on…
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Federal Inmate Hospital Cost Jump to $1.3B in New Brunswick
Surging Costs for a Federal Inmate Hospital The project to build a new hospital for inmates in federal facilities has taken a dramatic turn. An initial estimate of about $400 million, released in 2021, has now been revised to roughly $1.3 billion. The expansion in projected cost — more than three times the original figure…