Tough calls avoided as reality bites, says Ai Group

 

"The 2013-14 Budget confirms industry concerns about a slowing economy but risks being too optimistic about Australia's growth prospects, our terms of trade, corporate tax receipts and the recovery of housing construction," Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox said recently.

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