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Assessment of PBO’s Election Proposal Costing Service for the 44th General Election

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Published on November 25, 2021 PDF

This report presents an assessment of the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s election proposal costing service during the 44th General Election. It includes recommendations to further enhance the quality and efficacy of this service for our clients and the broader public.


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