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Budget 2027: Treasury says expect reforms push, not tax cuts

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By Devan Daniel Businesses should not bank on tax cuts in the 2027 Budget, the Treasury has signalled. The Government is instead relying on reforms, digitised tax administration and a World Bank-backed strategy targeting 7% growth to lift the economy. Treasury Secretary Dr…

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