Alternative financing of government policies - Understanding the fiscal costs and risks of loans, equity injections and guarantees


Report no. 01/2020

This report examines trends in the use of alternative financing arrangements, explains how these arrangements relate to the Commonwealth budget and identifies possible enhancements to budget reporting to support public understanding.

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Date issued: 19 March 2020



A short fact sheet by the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute draws on this report and summarises how alternative financing is used, how its use has changed over time, and its impact on the budget.

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