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Queensland hit with first credit rating downgrade in almost two decades

While reiterating his belief such a move was inevitable after the former government’s actions, Treasurer David Janetzki has conceded he could have done more.

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What happened While reiterating his belief such a move was inevitable after the former government’s actions, Treasurer David Janetzki has conceded he could have done more.
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Left / center-leftQueensland hit with first credit rating downgrade in almost two decades

The Age (Australia) · Center-left · News report

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The Sydney Morning Herald · Center · News report

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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Sep 11, 7:11 AM

Queensland hit with first credit rating downgrade in almost two decades

While reiterating his belief such a move was inevitable after the former government’s actions, Treasurer David Janetzki has conceded he could have done more.

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The Age (Australia)News report · Sep 11, 7:11 AM

Queensland hit with first credit rating downgrade in almost two decades

While reiterating his belief such a move was inevitable after the former government’s actions, Treasurer David Janetzki has conceded he could have done more.

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Details0/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
0/99 Wording GapLow confidence2 sources · 2 bias bucketsDeveloping · 2 sources · 2 bucketsFormats: News report

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Sep 11, 7:11 AM: The Sydney Morning Herald joined the source map.

Sep 11, 7:11 AM: The Age (Australia) joined the source map.

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