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Federal government turning more cautious on economy

After enjoying a stronger than expected 2012-13 fiscal year, the Federal government is taking a cautious approach and sticking with its previous timetable to eliminate the budget deficit by 2015. With the economy likely to continue underperforming, however, we're not convinced that the Federal government will be able to meet its timetable.

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