Federal government is asking Parliament to set aside $3 billion in anticipation of several out\u002Dof\u002Dcourt settlements with Indigenous people.
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The tabling of such plans is a regular feature in the parliamentary calendar and is designed to respond to new and emerging government priorities. The government says it wants Parliament to approve an additional $20.8 billion in total spending, much of which is designed to address promises laid out in April’s federal budget.
That would represent a 5% increase, bringing total planned spending for the fiscal year ending in March to around $433 billion.
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