Chapter 1 · 1.5 Strengthening competition
Increasing competition in the telecommunications sector
No cost line
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What the budget says
“It is expected to save consumers approximately $100 million each year.”
Budget 2026, p. 145 (PDF p. 155)
Amounts named in the text
Stated amounts can cover different periods, cash or accrual bases, previously announced money and loans. They are not additive with the cost line above.
- $100 million
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- Increasing competition in the financial sectorno cost lineNo cost lineLoans, equity or financingBusinesses
- Unlocking infrastructure investment and economic growthno cost lineNo cost lineInvestmentInfrastructure & transport