This follows two record breaking years for population growth in 2022, 2023
The extra defence spending will cost the country an extra $33.5 billion a year: PBO
12.1 million recipients to benefit: PBO
One-time 50% GST bonus this year to cost over $3B
Just $126.4B of $900B total impact is tied to new funding
Report also calls for independent mechanism to define capital under the federal government's new spending framework
PBO expects it to add 26,000 units over five years
New capital framework introduced 6 weeks before Budget 2025
Champagne's press secretary pushed back on the PBO’s framing
Budget watchdog cites weak economy, higher capital spending in revised outlook